Progressive Groups React To Nevada U.S. Senatorial Debate
Las Vegas, Nev. — On September 18, Senator Jacky Rosen debated the two-time Senate candidate Sam “Scam” Brown. Brown, who recently moved to Nevada after unsuccessfully seeking office in Texas as recently as 2014, repeated MAGA talking points that have proven decidedly unpopular to Nevada voters. Senator Rosen, however, provided a clear direction ahead for the […]
Federal, State Leaders Address Climate Change at the Annual Nevada Conservation League Home Means Nevada Gala Dinner
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Yesterday, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) celebrated Nevada’s climate champions and addressed climate change at Nevada Conservation League’s annual Home Means Nevada awards dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Nevada Conservation League staff members celebrate the organization’s accomplishments at the annual Home Means Nevada gala dinner on […]
Nevada Conservation League Announces Awardees Ahead Of Annual Home Means Nevada Event
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Today, the Nevada Conservation League announced the winners of its annual Home Means Nevada fundraiser gala awards dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 9. The gala celebrates the legislative and policy wins NCL has helped progress for our environment. It also recognizes exceptional state leaders who worked to better protect our climate, air, […]
NV Energy’s Latest Plan to Increase Fossil Fuel Dependence Would Cost Nevadans $573 Million, Undermine Clean Energy Goals
Advocates Urge Public Utilities Commission to Hold NV Energy Accountable and Prioritize Smart Clean Energy Investments NEVADA — The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) has scheduled a special consumer session for NV Energy’s proposed 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on Thursday, October 3. The session was set by PUCN Chair Williamson in response to […]
Communities Unite for the 8th Annual Nevada Public Lands Day
Protecting Public Lands and Confronting the Climate Crisis **LINK TO RECORDING** LAS VEGAS, NV — Nevada’s 8th annual Public Lands Day brought together advocates, elected officials, and community members to champion the preservation of public lands and address the climate crisis. Held at Hollywood Park near the proposed East Las Vegas National Monument, the event emphasized […]
At PUCN Consumer Session, Families & Community Groups Highlight How Utility Monopolies’ Greed Drives Dire Health Impacts
**Photos are available here** In extreme heat, Nevadans are forced to choose between health and paying record-high bills. NEVADA — At yesterday’s Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) Consumer Session, environmental, faith, community, and health leaders gathered to call on NV Energy and Southwest Gas to stop prioritizing corporate profits over Nevada’s families’ and communities’ health, […]
For NV Energy, Putting Profits Over People “Is What We Do.”
New 30-second video highlights utility efforts to build expensive, dirty gas plants instead of cost-saving clean energy. LAS VEGAS, NV — Today, the Nevada Conservation League launched a satirical video as part of the Utility Watch Nevada campaign, highlighting NV Energy’s tactics of putting corporate profits over the best interests of its customers. The utility […]
Nevada State Senator Melanie Scheible and Clean Energy Advocates Celebrate Historic Clean Car Standards for a Zero Emissions Future for Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV – On September 18, State Senator Melanie Scheible and clean energy advocates joined local environmental and public health advocates for a press conference to celebrate the historic new clean car standards finalized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These standards apply to new model year 2027-2032 passenger vehicles and light-duty trucks […]
Public Outcry Halts NV Energy’s Egregious Rate Hike Proposal, PUCN Stands with Nevadans
Conservation and Community Groups Applaud Public Utilities Commission for Rejecting NV Energy’s Attempt to Penalize Solar and Energy Efficiency RENO, NV — Today, the Nevada Conservation League, Solar United Neighbors, Moms Clean Air Force, Faith In Action Nevada, and For Our Future Nevada are relieved following the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada’s (PUCN) final order […]
Clean Energy Career Fair Showcases Nevada’s Growing Industry and Job Opportunities
***Photos and Videos Included*** HENDERSON, Nevada — Yesterday, Representative Dina Titus (NV-1) joined the Nevada Conservation League, For Our Future NV, Climate Power, EmployNV Business Hub, Nevada Clean Energy Fund, and 19 employers for a Clean Energy Career Fair. On the heels of Labor Day and amidst the backdrop of historic federal investments from the Inflation Reduction […]