WASHOE COUNTY Sustainability News
Washoe County announces the development of its first-ever Community Climate Action Plan (CAP) as part of its commitment to sustainability and to net-zero community greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The County invites community members to participate in shaping the CAP by providing feedback through upcoming listening sessions and an online survey.
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Washoe County has exceeded the state goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 28% by 2030. But a lot of work is still needed to reach the County's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Washoe County has launched a Sustainability program and enlisted Emily Stapleton, an employee of Fuse Corps, who will be embedded with the program to lead the County’s work to conduct a community-wide greenhouse gas inventory. She will also engage members of the...
Washoe County's Green Recovery Plan was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to address the physical, mental, and economic health of residents. The plan integrates disaster risk reduction measures into the revitalization of livelihoods and economies. The plan also incorporates lessons learned from the pandemic to better prepare for similar challenges in the future.
A Washoe County-led team has won support from the Department of Energy to help design a renewable energy system for Gerlach, Nevada, helping the town achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.