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Sustaining Las Vegas
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For the city of Las Vegas, Sustainability is more than just being “green” — it is a way to ensure that current and future generations will enjoy the quality of life we have all worked so hard to achieve. It includes every aspect of our lives and it takes the whole community to make it work. Learn more about the following topics:
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Mayor Oscar B. Goodman and Mayor Pro Tem Gary Reese were joined by NV Energy and the Department of Housing & Urban Development for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the unveiling of the new solar panel covered car ports at the Stupak Community Center. The panels will produce about 250,000 kilowatt-hours of power and an estimated $28,000 per year in energy savings. The funding for the project came from $1.2 million of Community Development Block Grant Recovery funding from HUD.
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Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, a national program from the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE, offers a comprehensive and quantitative, whole-house approach to improving energy efficiency, comfort, health safety and durability at home, while helping to protect the environment. More ... For homeowners who would like more information or to participate in the Home Free Nevada Program, please complete the interest list .
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has provided numerous opportunities for cities across the country to invest in projects that promote sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reducing energy costs, and creating jobs. For more information see the city’s Recovery Act Web site.
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The Sage Steps website is a centralized resource for individuals to measure their environmental impact based on their actual usage of electricity, natural gas, water and fuel. Sage Steps provides conservation tips and rebate information on a variety of conservation and sustainable issues.
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Sustainability News
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Phase I CLV Solar Installations
In 2008, the city adopted a Sustainable Energy Strategy resolution that established the goal of installing three megawatts of renewable energy by 2011 and seven megawatts by 2015. At this time, the city is well underway with two planned phases of renewable energy projects, with the first phase scheduled for completion this spring. Thus far, solar covered parking structures have been installed at 11 city facilities, with another 18 sites under design and scheduled for completion by the end of 2011. The completion of the first phase of projects has resulted in the installed capacity of 827kw, which will produce 1,654,000kwh of renewable energy annually resulting in significant cost savings and emissions reductions. More...
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Green Building Program
The city of Las Vegas, in conjunction with the Green Council, NV Energy, and Home Free Nevada, has expanded its Green Building Program to include incentives to stimulate new green building construction and provide energy efficiency retrofits to existing buildings. More ...
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Sustainability News Archives
Read past articles and press releases about sustainability efforts at the city. More...
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Administrative Services
Office of Sustainability
400 Stewart Avenue (NEW ADDRESS beginning Feb. 27, 2012 – 495. S. Main St.)
Las Vegas, NV 89101 (Map)
Phone: (702) 229-2397
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