WASHOE COUNTY Sustainability 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 County. This is a 4% increase over the County’s first GHG Inventory for calendar year 2008. These emissions increases show that Washoe County is not on track to meet County and State goals to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, even as Climate Central data shows that Reno is the fastest-warming metro in the United States. Washoe...

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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.

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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.  

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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.

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