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WASHOE COUNTY Sustainability News

Apr 9, 2025

Washoe County and NZero Bring Data Transparency to Climate Action

A graph of energy use at Washoe County facilities.

Washoe County is bringing transparency and accountability to our Climate Action Plan commitments with the launch of an advanced emissions dashboard in partnership with NZero, the carbon management analytics and intelligence platform. This initiative allows County leadership, building managers and citizens to see facility-level data on the County’s energy use and emissions to inform the County’s emissions reductions efforts in pursuit of Washoe County’s net-zero greenhouse gas emission goal by 2050.

PAST NEWS

Washoe County Releases Greenhouse Gas Inventory for 2021

Monday, February 3, 2025 - Washoe County released its Community-wide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory today, measuring 6.32 million metric tons (MMT) of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) for calendar year 2021 across Reno, Sparks, and unincorporated Washoe...

Feb 3, 2025

Gerlach Pursues Climate-Resilience

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.

Dec 8, 2024

Washoe County invites the community to participate in Climate Action Planning

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.

May 15, 2024

Washoe County Surpasses State Goal for Reducing Greenhouse Gases

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.

Dec 27, 2023

Washoe County Hosts Fuse Fellow to Tackle Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Planning

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...

Nov 14, 2023

Washoe County receives accolades for Green Recovery Plan

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.

Oct 19, 2023