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What Can I Do?
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Purchase A Fuel-Efficient Vehicle
Fuel efficient vehicles can reduce fuel bills by hundreds of dollars each year while generating less greenhouse gas, helping to improve air quality.
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 US Dept. of Energy – Alternative Vehicles
Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid Center
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Perform A Home Energy Audit
An energy audit can reduce your utility bills by evaluating the energy efficiency level of your home or business. Audits can be free or low cost.
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HomeFree Nevada
NV Energy Home Energy Audit
U.S. Department of Energy –
Energy Audit
Weatherization Audit
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Utilize Alternative Transportation
Public transit, car & van pooling, walking, and biking improve air quality by reducing the number of vehicle trips taken.
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Citizens Area Transit
Club Ride Commuter Services
RTC Of Southern Nevada
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Plant A Tree
Urban trees improve air quality by absorbing greenhouse gases, releasing oxygen through photosynthesis and providing shade to homes and businesses, reducing the demand for energy.
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Tree Planting Brochure
Nevada Division of Forestry Tree Guide
Southern Nevada Tree Guide
Arbor Day Foundation
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What Is The City Doing?
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
In July 2007, the city joined the International Council for Local Environmental Initatives (ICLEI) Local Governments for Sustainability Campaign. More...
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ICLEI
Carbon Disclosure Project
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Alternative Fuels Program
The city’s Alternative Fuel Program, which now sees more than 90 percent of its vehicles on alternative fuel, has been recognized worldwide. More...
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Las Vegas Clean Cities
City Vehicles and Fueling Stations Photo Gallery
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Urban Forestry Initiative
The city has been recognized as a “Tree City USA” for 16 years, regularly participates in Arbor Day activities and is currently working on creating an Urban Forestry Initiative.
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Tree Planting Brochure
Tree Planting Events Photo Gallery
Tree City USA Program
Nevada Division of Forestry - Big Tree Program
Urban Forestry City Council Item - May 7, 2008
Resolution and PowerPoint Presentation
Meeting Minutes and Video 
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Trails
The city develops trails throughout the area that provide recreation opportunities, promote health and fitness, enhance economic opportunities, serve as a buffer and contribute to the conservation of natural resources.
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Bike Laws And Maps
Off-Street Trail Multi-Use Map
Interlocal Joint Use Planning Area Trails
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ACE—Rapid Transit
The RTC is currently working on building a rapid transit system, ACE, that will connect downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Strip, Henderson and North Las Vegas.
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ACE Rapid Transit
Downtown Connector
Boulder Highway Corridor Project
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