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Committee: Lines should link renewable energy in Nevada

CARSON CITY — A governor’s committee recommended Thursday that power companies spend about $3 billion on transmission lines to carry renewable energy potential available in rural Nevada to existing transmission lines.

Utah salt flats host alt-fuel vehicle tests

Since the 1920s and ’30s when pro racer David Abbott “Ab” Jenkins shattered worldwide land speed records driving his “Mormon Meteor” on Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats, the playa has become one of the world’s most famous raceways, where backyard builders have always raced alongside the finest automotive engineers in the world.

Horsford delays federal weatherization program

CARSON CITY — A federally funded program that state Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford wanted to use to train unemployed workers for future renewable energy-related jobs was delayed at least until September at his request Monday.

NV Energy launches three-part ‘green’ strategy

NV Energy has embarked on a three-part strategy to meet Nevada’s growing energy needs. A member and platinum sponsor of Nevada Energy Star Partners, a statewide coalition of developers, utilities, manufacturers, retailers and consultants committed to promoting energy conservation, NV Energy is launching its initiative that includes expanding energy efficiency and conservation programs, expanding renewable energy resources and adding new, more-efficient generating power plants.

Sun City Mesquite to host event

The Sun City Mesquite community, located in Mesquite, will host a free Fourth of July celebration featuring activities today from 2:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Pardee Homes wins four awards for development and architecture

Pardee Homes has received four Awards of Merit in the 2009 Gold Nugget Awards, for green and sustainable development and for architectural excellence. The competition draws entries from throughout 14 Western States and internationally and is the nation’s oldest and largest program of its kind.

Local builder offers homes at Tuscan Cliffs

Those who have looked for a new home in Las Vegas over the past year have seen first-hand the changes in the real estate market. One local family-owned builder, Pacific Southwest Development, is adapting to the changing market with offers on a select number of homes at its Southern Highlands guard-gated collection.

Efforts to work green launches new industry

We’ve all heard a lot about green jobs lately. But what exactly is a green job? When are they coming? Where can a person find one? A lot of people want to know how they can make a living while making a difference.

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