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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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...
Energy Efficient Ordinances And Codes During December 2009, the City Council adopted the latest version of the International Energy Conservation Code (Ord. #6069), which becomes effective on July 6, 2010.
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...
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...
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 E-mail
