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Jan 08
Sustainability Now: All-In for a Climate-Smart 2025 Webinar Series

Join us each month for a virtual webinar series focused on sustainability! Learn practical tips, connect with experts, and take action towards a more sustainable future. Each webinar will be livestreamed from 1:00 – 1:30 PM PST. January Topic: Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions  Date: Wednesday, January 22 from 1:00-1:30pm Presented by: Clark County, Department of Environment and […]

Dec 18
NCEF Launches Nevada Solar for All Intake Forms for Affordable Housing Properties, Community Solar Hosts, and Solar Contractors

Nevada’s green bank, the Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF), is excited to announce the launch of a preliminary intake form for multifamily affordable housing properties, community solar hosts, and solar contractors to participate in the Nevada Solar for All (NSFA) program. This marks a significant first step in unlocking energy cost savings for Nevada’s low-income and underserved communities across the […]

Dec 16
Sol-Up receives Best in Las Vegas 2024

Sol-Up recently achieved a significant milestone by receiving the prestigious Best in Las Vegas Award. This honor highlights the company’s commitment to excellence in renewable energy solutions, particularly in solar technology. Recognized for its innovative designs, exceptional customer service, and sustainable practices, Sol-Up has solidified its reputation as a leader in the Las Vegas community. […]

Dec 16
Henderson Equality Center Unveils New Solar Rooftop System, Thanks to Sol-Up’s Generous Gift

Henderson, Nev. –  December 10, 2024 – Thanks to a generous sponsorship from Sol-Up, the Henderson Equality Center is now equipped with a new state-of-the-art 13.65 kWh rooftop solar system, costing the center only $1 per month. The solar powered system will deliver clean and sustainable energy during the day to power the center’s 5,000-square-foot facility, dramatically reducing its cooling and […]

Dec 05
NSA Member Robco Electric debuts new state CE Certified Solar Contracts class for Realtors

Robco Electric, Inc. (License # 44324)  has partnered with Paul Rich  to bring Nevada licensed Realtors® a new Continuing Education certified class on dealing with solar contracts during resale transactions. The class covers how to determine what type of solar contract is present, how to decipher what is in the Agreement/Contract, how to locate lost […]

Dec 04
Climate behaving badly

1 big thing: Uncomfortable climate findings By Andrew Freedman   Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios   Emerging research points out how much scientists have yet to learn about human-caused climate change — and raises the possibility that they, along with policymakers, are underestimating some of the risks lurking ahead.Why it matters: The studies and media comments from scientists illustrate that the Earth’s […]

Dec 03
NSCB PARTNERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ARREST

UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR WITH TWO ACTIVE WARRANTS RENO, NEV. – Unlicensed contractor James Drumstas, owner of Mountain Woodworks LLC, was arrested by Capitol police and the Nevada Highway Patrol on two warrants issued by the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office for misdemeanor charges related to contracting without a license and felony charges for obtaining money under […]

Nov 26
Community-led plan will help County reach Net Zero 2050

With a big thank you to everyone who participated in the public process of building this plan, we invite you to review Washoe County’s Draft Climate Action Plan (CAP). This plan supports the County’s commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) by 2050. The actions in the plan are designed to improve air […]

Oct 30
Las Vegas Ice Center goes solar cutting costs, emissions

Ice skating in the desert just got a little bit cooler at the Las Vegas Ice Center. The family-owned business is hitting new strides when it comes to its renewable energy goals by adding a solar rooftop system.