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Solar projects take home of Hoover Dam back to future

The small town of Boulder City can claim big-time bragging rights when it comes to producing renewable energy.
Leading the nation will do that for a community.

Pardee clicks into green gear

Pardee Homes is introducing a new standard in home building and home buying that includes designer upgrades, new prices, lower interest rates and green living, according to regional sales director Rob Tuvell.

Energy agency change criticized

CARSON CITY — Officials from the Nevada Public Utilities Commission and state Energy Office raised concerns Tuesday over a proposal by state Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford to put the energy agency under the PUC.

A real BLM ‘stimulus’ proposal

The Interior Department is directing more than $300 million in federal “economic stimulus” money to the Bureau of Land Management to update its facilities, roads and trails and jump-start renewable energy projects across the country, said Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, who performed like a trained seal here Saturday.

Electric cars threaten gas engines

After more than 100 years, it appears that the internal-combustion engine is about to lose its fire.