Environmental and Community Advocates Condemn Utility Greed and Methane Gas Dependency at Washoe County Consumer Session
NV Energy and Southwest Gas face backlash for intensifying environmental harms and economic disparities in Northern Nevada RENO, NEVADA — Northern Nevadans have experienced the impacts of climate change in real-time — Reno is the fastest warming city in the country, thousands of acres have been burned down due to wildfires that caused lingering smoke in the air, […]
Rewiring America, Congresswoman Susie Lee, Citizens Climate Lobby, Nevada Conservation League, and Climate Power celebrate Las Vegas Homeowner’s Energy Efficient Home Upgrade Made Possible by the Inflation Reduction Act
Photos & Videos Las Vegas, NV – Today, Tuesday, August 20, Rewiring America, Congresswoman Susie Lee, Citizens Climate Lobby, Nevada Conservation League, and Climate Power unveiled homeowner William Huggins’ energy efficient solar tubes made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In April of this year, William installed three brand new solar tubes in his Las Vegas home […]
‘Utility Watch Nevada’ Demands Greater Accountability from Energy Utilities
Frustrated by high energy bills and air pollution, a new effort empowers Nevadans to stand up to monopoly-owned utilities NEVADA — Today, community and environmental advocates launched ‘Utility Watch Nevada’ to demand greater accountability and transparency from NV Energy and Southwest Gas. The campaign reflects and builds on the frustrations of customers who are tired […]
JD Vance’s Visit to Nevada Highlights What’s at Stake in November: More Than 20,000 Clean Energy Jobs and Hundreds of Environmental Protections
Former president Trump and JD Vance have made it clear that their loyalty lies with oil and gas CEOs—not everyday Nevadan residents Reno, NV — Today, Republican Vice President Nominee JD Vance visited Nevada, which stands to lose more than 20,000 clean energy jobs and $14.5 billion investment if Trump wins in November. These clean […]
Nevada Gets Free Online State-Specific Energy Efficient Upgrade Savings Calculator From Rewiring America
***Photos & Video Included*** Rewiring America partners with Congresswoman Susie Lee, Nevada community groups, and local business to introduce new electrification incentives savings calculator for Nevada Households. Photos and video (:49) can be accessed here. Las Vegas, Nevada – Today, Rewiring America was joined by Congresswoman Susie Lee, Nevada Clean Energy Fund, Nevada Conservation League, Caring Helping […]
Community Advocates Oppose NV Energy’s Plan to Triple Northern Nevada Basic Service Charge
High Fixed Charges Undermine Energy Conservation, Increase Costs for Nevadans RENO, NV — Today, the Nevada Conservation League, Chispa Nevada, Faith In Action Nevada, and For Our Future Nevada joined dozens of NV Energy customers in opposing the company’s proposed rate increase in Northern Nevada. The public consumer session held by the Public Utilities Commission […]
Progressive Groups React Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Las Vegas This Weekend
LAS VEGAS, NV – Multiple organizations and leaders came together today to discuss former President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Las Vegas. This visit is Trump’s first Nevada campaign stop since being convicted of 34 felonies by a New York jury last week. Groups spoke about the impact of these convictions amidst Trump’s visit this weekend. […]
Trump’s Visit to Nevada Highlights What’s at Stake in November: 15,938 Clean Energy Jobs and Hundreds of Environmental Protections
Former president Trump has made it clear that his loyalty lies with oil and gas CEOs—not everyday Nevadans LAS VEGAS — On Sunday, Donald Trump told a rally full of supporters in Las Vegas, “I don’t care about you, I just want your vote,” while more than twenty of them were treated as medical patients […]