Energy Efficiency

By using alternative fuels and forms of energy and taking advantage of incentives, rebates and tax credits, you can conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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.
Making energy efficiency improvements? Check to see if you qualify for an incentive or rebate. More…
CELEBRATE —see what employees are doing to make the city more efficient. Read More...

What Can I Do?

Conserve Energy

Perform A Home Energy Audit

Use Alternative Energy

Take Advantage Of Incentives, Rebates & Tax Credits

What Is The City Doing?

Sustainable Energy Strategy

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)

Greening Our City Operations

Energy Efficient Codes & Ordinances

Alternative Fuels Program

CELEBRATE


What Can I Do?
	Conserve Energy Small changes in your everyday life can lead to huge savings for your pocketbook and benefit the community.	Learn More Tip Guide NV Energy Conservation Tips Southwest Gas Tips U.S. Dept. of Energy Tips

	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.	Learn More HomeFree Nevada Energy Star Home Energy Audit NV Energy Home Energy Audit US Department of Energy – Energy Audit Weatherization Audit

	Use Alternative Energy Reduce your reliance on fossil fuels by using alternative sources of energy such as solar panels and wind systems.	Learn More Small Wind Energy System Ordinance Renewable Generations

	Take Advantage Of Incentives, Rebates & Tax Credits From rebates for old refrigerators to tax exemptions for solar water heating, there are number of ways to get rewarded for using alternative energy.	Learn More Nevada Homeowner Incentives For Renewables And Efficiency NV Energy Rebates

What Is The City Doing?
	Sustainable Energy Strategy In September 2008, the City Council adopted a strategy to help build a more sustainable community by investing in long-term strategies to conserve energy and increase energy from renewable resources. More…	Learn More Sustainable Energy City Council Item - Sept. 3, 2008 Sustainable Energy Strategy Resolution Meeting Minutes Meeting Video Sustainable Energy Strategy Implementation

	American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) 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. The city has received ARRA formula funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and Community Development Block Grant- Recovery to be used for renewable energy generation and energy conservation.	Learn More American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)

	Greening Our City Operations A major component of the city of Las Vegas Sustainability Initiative is energy conservation. A number of measures and actions have been taken to improve the city’s energy efficiency and thus reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. More...	Learn More Greening of Las Vegas

	Energy Efficient Ordinances And Codes In 2006, the City Council adopted the latest version of the International Energy Conservation Code (Ord. #5882), which provides up-to-date energy conservation provisions for both residential and commercial construction.	Learn More International Energy Conservation Code Small Wind Energy System Ordinance

	Alternative Fuels Program The city has garnered local and national accolades for its Alternative Fuels Program. More than 90 percent of the fleet operates on hydrogen, compresses natural gas, biodiesel and hybrid technology. More...	Learn More City’s Alternative Fuel Program Las Vegas Clean Cities Coalition City Vehicles and Fueling Stations Photo Gallery

	CELEBRATE CELEBRATE stands for City Employees Lowering Energy By Recycling And Tracking Efficiency. The CELEBRATE program was created to improve the efficiency of city operations. More...	Learn More 2009 Activities 2008 Activities 2007 Activities

Contact Information

Administrative Services
Office of Sustainability
400 Stewart Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101 (Map)
Phone: (702) 229-2397
E-mail

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