Category Archives: Press Releases

Limited programs illustrate missed opportunity to advance clean vehicles for residents and businesses  LAS VEGAS — Today, the Nevada Public Utilities Commission approved an NV Energy plan to spend an additional $70 million on transportation electrification through 2024, building on a $100 million initial investment in similar programs approved by the Commission last year. Unfortunately,Continue reading “NV Energy Falls Short in Transportation Electrification Plan“

President Biden declares the country’s newest national monument, which honors tribes, protects wildlife, and supports economic growth  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Biden took executive action during the White House Conservation in Action Summit to designate Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in southern Nevada. The national monument encompasses over 500,000 acres, which holds significance forContinue reading “Nevada Conservation League Celebrates the Establishment of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Southern Nevada“

This decision is a step backward on the path to a clean energy future  LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Today, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) approved NV Energy’s plan to build a new methane gas-powered peaker plant. This will be the first addition to NV Energy’s gas fleet in 9 years. This decision movesContinue reading “Clean Energy Advocates Outraged by NV Energy’s Decision to Build Expensive New Gas Plant“

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Last week, environmental scores for Nevada’s federal leaders from the League of Conservation Voters revealed the delegation’s Democratic lawmakers delivered on action to protect our environment, protect our democracy, and build a clean energy future, earning them an A grade for their votes in 2022. Now, our federal elected officials areContinue reading “Nevada’s Federal Democratic Leaders Earn Outstanding Environmental Scores, Calls on State Legislature to Build on Federal Momentum “

Scores Show Nevada’s Democratic Leaders Champion Our Environment and Democracy  LAS VEGAS, Nev, – Today, the Nevada Conservation League released state delegation scores for the League of Conservation Voters’ 2022 National Environmental Scorecard, highlighting Nevada Democratic leaders’ tremendous action to protect our environment, protect our democracy, and build a clean energy future. Since 1970, LCV’sContinue reading “League of Conservation Voters Releases National Scorecard For Nevada Delegation“

Leaders Highlight How Las Vegas Is Benefiting from Federal Clean Energy Investments (LAS VEGAS, NV) – Today, Congresswoman Dina Titus and Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom joined Las Vegas area students and public health advocates to showcase the benefits of Clark County School District’s (CCSD) investments in electric school buses and how funds through theContinue reading “Congresswoman Dina Titus, Public Health Advocates, and Students Celebrate Clark County’s Investment in Clean Buses”

Southwest Gas customers, equity, and clean energy advocates call for more programs that boost energy efficiency, expand electric appliance options, and reduce gas system spending. ***RESOURCES: Photos and recordings are available here.*** LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Nevadans are being hit hard with high utility bills, and volatile natural (methane) gas prices are largely to blame.Continue reading “Southwest Gas Customers Expressed Outrage Over High Gas Bills Before Public Utilities Commission“

***VIDEO INCLUDED*** Legislators look back on environmental track record while advocates strategize to secure a clean energy economy and wildlife protection on virtual webinar NEVADA — This week, the Nevada Conservation League hosted a virtual event with state legislators and local environmental advocates to set policy priorities for the 2023 Nevada Legislative Session and emphasizeContinue reading “Nevada Environmental Groups Anticipate Opportunities and Challenges Ahead of 2023 State Legislative Session“

Nevada Conservation League says decision calls on federal leaders to reach a deal on climate legislation LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final rule to reduce harmful Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. The new standards are more than 80% stricter than previous rules and work to limitContinue reading “EPA’s Newly Released Heavy-Duty Rule is a Small Step in the Right Direction, But There is More Work to Be Done to Protect the Public from Health-Harming Vehicle Emissions”