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The Clean Energy Industry is Playing an Important Role in Nevada’s Economic Development Efforts!
The Reno Gazette Journal ran an article on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 referencing how Waste Management has built a landfill gas-to-energy facility at the Lockwood landfill outside Reno, NV. The methane gas that is created by the decomposing garbage is … Continue reading
Envirolution Joins Green Party!
The annual Green Party will be held on Friday, April 20 at Würk in Reno. The party will begin at 10pm and continue until the sun comes up! For the first time, Envirolution is partnering with the event and hoping … Continue reading
Envirolution’s GreenPower Workshops: Training Teachers (And Students Too)!
In partnership with the Desert Research Institute’s (DRI) GreenPower program, Envirolution recently presented eight-hour professional development workshops in Reno and Las Vegas centered on our energy efficiency and solar energy curriculum. The first, held at the DRI campus in Reno, … Continue reading
High Desert Montessori School Eco Fair: A Big Hit!
Congratulations to this year’s Introduction to Sustainability class at High Desert Montessori School for hosting a fantastic Eco Fair last Wednesday! The class did an amazing job of bringing together various local organizations and individuals who are dedicated to sustainability … Continue reading
The United States Green Building Council Recognizes Envirolution with Award!
We pride ourselves on our dedication to supporting and improving education in the state of Nevada–and we’re not the only ones! The Nevada chapter of the United States Green Building Council has awarded us with the Organization Education Award! According … Continue reading
Envirolution is now Seeking Two New AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers! It Could be You!
Dear Envirolution Friends and Supporters, Here in Reno, we are thrilled to announce that Envirolution is seeking applicants for two new full-time AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer positions! Both of these positions will start on April 16, 2012 and run through April 19, … Continue reading
Education and Energy, Powered by the Sun
A lot has changed at Reed High School since I was a student there. Of course, after nine years you expect a few things to be different: new faces, new computers in the lab, maybe a new course offering or … Continue reading
Winterizing is Important Even in Years with Little to No Snow!
Just because Mother Nature is holding out and our area has not received the usual amount of snow, that does not excuse us from doing some simple weatherizing. In this first blog I will start providing a quick and simple, … Continue reading
2011 Review and Contributing To Our Efforts
Wow! It’s hard to believe that 2011 has come and gone, and that this marks the end of the 5th year that Envirolution has been working to empower sustainability leaders! The time has flown by and it has been an … Continue reading
Envirolution Collaborates With Local Organizations to Demystify Energy Efficiency Mortgages!
This Wednesday, Envirolution teamed up with HomeFree Nevada, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Reno-Sparks Association of Realtors to host an Energy Efficiency Mortgage (EEM) Workshop for local real estate agents and lenders. The … Continue reading