Still Reeling from Record High Gas Bills, Customers Face Another Southwest Gas Rate Hike
Advocates Demand Relief and Greater Utility Scrutiny Las Vegas, NV – In response to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada’s (PUCN) decision to approve a rate increase for Southwest Gas, after confirming there were no changes to the draft order released on March 22, clean energy advocates call for greater accountability and scrutiny of utility […]
Nevada Conservation League celebrates another step forward in cleaning up the transportation sector with EPA’s finalization of Light-Duty Vehicle Standards
Washington, DC – Today, in another step forward in protecting the public from air and climate pollution, the EPA finalized new light-duty vehicle tailpipe emissions standards. The Nevada Conservation League is pleased that EPA and the Biden administration are continuing their work to cut pollution from the transportation sector. These new clean cars standards are vital […]
Nevada Conservation League Hosts Workshop on Clean Energy Home Upgrades
State Senator Dina Neal, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II, Nevada Clean Energy Fund, and Nevada Conservation League elevated cost-saving opportunities for Nevadans LAS VEGAS, NV — Yesterday, the Nevada Conservation League was joined by State Senator Dina Neal, Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II, and the Nevada Clean Energy Fund during the ‘Clean Power Perks’ […]
President Biden Again Stresses Climate Change And Clean Energy Investments In State Of The Union Address
Nevada Clean Energy Advocates Comment on the Significance of Biden’s Remarks for the Country and for Nevada An important part of President Biden’s State of the Union Address was the continuation and acceleration of federal investment in clean energy programs to combat climate change and make the United States more energy independent. These programs, many initiated […]
NV Energy’s Poor Planning Results in Approval of Costly Projects
Clean energy advocates point to fear-mongering, hidden information, and stakeholder obstruction tying the PUCN’s hands Las Vegas, NV – Today, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) announced its decision on NV Energy’s latest costly amendment to their 2021 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), confirming that there were no changes made to the draft order released earlier this week, and the […]
League of Conservation Voters Releases National Environmental Scorecard For Nevada’s Federal Representatives
Scores Show Nevada’s Democratic Delegation Championed Our Environment, Despite MAGA Republican Gridlock Las Vegas, NV – Today, the League of Conservation Voters released its 2023 National Environmental Scorecard highlighting Nevada’s federal leaders’ work to protect our environment and democracy despite months of legislative attacks and partisan chaos caused by MAGA extremists in the Republican party. […]
Congresswoman Dina Titus, State Senator Roberta Lange Join Nevada Conservation League and Clean Air Advocates to Celebrate New Federal Soot Standards for a Healthier Nevada
(Las Vegas, NV) – Today, Congresswoman Dina Titus and Assistant Senate Majority Leader Roberta Lange, joined Las Vegas clean air advocates to celebrate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new stronger standards to reduce particulate matter (PM 2.5), commonly known as soot. A recording of the event is available here. President Joe Biden and EPA Administrator Michael […]
Nevada Conservation League Announces ‘Automatic’ Endorsements for Legislative Champions in 2024 Election Cycle
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Today, the Nevada Conservation League announced endorsements of 23 State Senate and Assembly incumbents running for re-election who have a strong track record in advancing environmental protection and a healthy climate. ‘Automatic endorsements’ by the Nevada Conservation League were given to legislators who earned a lifetime score of 90 or more […]
Nevada Organizations Applaud Senator Jacky Rosen’s Introduction of the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act
Senator Rosen introduces her largest conservation proposal while advancing key economic priorities for Washoe County RENO (Jan. 16, 2024) — Today, Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen announced the introduction of the Truckee Meadows Public Lands Management Act, advancing much needed land protection in Northern Nevada, preserving wildlife habitat, safeguarding access to public lands for outdoor recreation […]
Environmental and Community Groups Call for Transparency and Clean Energy in NV Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan
LAS VEGAS, NV — Today, the Nevada Conservation League, Chispa Nevada, and CHR, Inc. (Caring, Helping and Restoring Lives) attended NV Energy’s Consumer Session along with other stakeholders and customers to give public input on the NV Energy’s 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). This IRP will be critical for determining the state’s energy future, and […]