MGM Resorts listed among top green companies in U.S.

By Howard StutzLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

October 21, 2011 - 1:02 am

MGM Resorts International was listed among Newsweek magazine's 500 most environmentally responsible companies in the United States.

The honor marked the second consecutive year the casino operator made the list. MGM Resorts was the highest ranking company among casino operators and was ranked as the third most highly rated hotel company on the list.

Newsweek's rankings were produced with two environmental research firms, Trucost and Sustainalytics. MGM Resorts moved from No. 174 overall in 2010 to No. 157 in this year's rankings.

The Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron mine project site is seen on Feb. 22, 2024, in Esmeralda Count ...

BLM won’t say what’s in plan to protect wildflower at lithium mine site

By Alan Halaly / RJ

April 12, 2024 - 1:09 pm

The draft environmental impact statement for protecting the endangered Tiehm’s buckwheat at the Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine won’t be publicly available until April 19.

Southwest Gas to raise rates, but insists customers will see lower bills

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

April 4, 2024 - 7:10 pm

Projections show a big decrease in fuel rates should provide a net decrease for customers in the next few months.

NV Energy promises lower electric bills this year in Las Vegas Valley

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

April 3, 2024 - 9:14 pm

In an email to ratepayers, NV Energy CEO Doug Cannon said customers should see some of the electric rates in their bills fall throughout the year.

Las Vegas gas prices are on the rise. Here’s why

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

April 4, 2024 - 12:39 pm

GasBuddy reports Nevada prices are 40 cents a gallon higher than a month ago and stand 22 cents a gallon higher than a year ago.

Want to drive an electric vehicle across Nevada? Rural charging stations are coming

By Alan Halaly / RJ

March 22, 2024 - 2:53 pm

Because of federal investments in building charging stations across the country, a cross-Nevada road trip could become more feasible in the right electric vehicle.

Tesla solar panels will power $12.75M Nevada home

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

March 25, 2024 - 5:22 pm

The multimillion-dollar home will feature a “Batcave” style garage in addition to the Tesla solar roof system, the listing agent said.

Energy codes are not up to par in most of Nevada or across the country, costing residents money ...

Constructing a new house? Following these energy codes could save you money

By Alan Halaly / RJ

March 12, 2024 - 1:36 pm

Nevada Assemblyman Howard Watts and two green energy experts are calling on a federal agency to update energy codes for the construction of new apartments and homes across the country.

NV Energy project along ‘Loneliest Road in America’ wants public input

By Alan Halaly / RJ

March 8, 2024 - 12:52 pm

The agency needs more time to evaluate impacts to the sage-grouse, which relies on the distinct sagebrush habitat.

Southwest Gas users to get a discount on April bills

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

March 5, 2024 - 10:34 am

Southwest Gas says it will continue to decrease its fuel cost rates, but it doesn’t mean all rates in a customer’s bill will decrease in 2024.

The Valmy power plant in Humboldt County houses the last coal-generated power facility in Nevad ...

PUC ‘troubled’ by NV Energy request for $1.5B solar project

By Sean Hemmersmeier / RJ

March 1, 2024 - 4:17 pm

Even as the PUC approved $1.5 billion for Sierra Solar, the commission put guardrails on the project, which NV Energy has said it would develop itself instead of relying on a third party.