Blog Archives - Envirolution

Tesla Makes Initial investment of $262,700 to Envirolution for Project ReCharge

Envirolution is pleased to announce that an initial disbursement of $262,700 has been granted by Tesla for Project ReCharge to help support STEM and sustainability efforts at the K-12 level in Nevada. The goal of Tesla’s investment is to encourage students of all backgrounds to consider a career in STEM or sustainability, and to develop […]

19.07.2018Blog

NV Energy Foundation Grants Envirolution $8,000 for Project ReCharge Classroom Materials

The NV Energy Foundation has provided Envirolution with an $8,000 grant. The funding will provide more classroom materials, updated curriculum and ongoing support, allowing these teachers to reach more students with the engaging STEM lessons. This follows a $7,000 grant by the NV Energy Foundation last January. “NV Energy is proud to help support Envirolution […]

18.07.2018Blog, Project ReCharge

Did You Know: Tesla builds not only all electric vehicles but also scalable clean energy generation and storage products?

As part of Envirolution’s Sustainability Tour held March 26 to 30 during the Washoe County School District Spring Break, students will visit Tesla’s Gigafactory 1, where lithium ion batteries, Tesla Model 3 battery packs and Tesla Energy Products are developed and manufactured. They will have the opportunity to learn about sustainable design and Tesla’s overall […]

14.03.2018Blog, Sustainability Tour

Did You Know: Patagonia, through their membership in 1% for the Planet, donated $89 million to environmental programs last year?

Patagonia is using business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis. The Patagonia Reno Outlet will be one of the stops on our upcoming Sustainability Tour, which will be held during Washoe County School District Spring Break between March 26th and 30th for students aged 12 to 18.

13.03.2018Blog, Sustainability Tour

Did You Know: the River School Farm is bringing you food 365 days a year!

Did You Know: the River School Farm is bringing you food 365 days a year! The River School Farm has year-around farming in our urban, desert environment. The River School Farm will be one of the stops on our upcoming Sustainability Tour, which will be held during Washoe County School District Spring Break between March […]

12.03.2018Blog, Sustainability Tour

Did You Know: NV Energy worked with the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy to create the Nevada Electric Highway?

Did You Know: NV Energy worked with the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy to create the Nevada Electric Highway? The Electric Highway adds charging stations along US route 95 between Reno and Las Vegas – creating a cleaner, more sustainable world for today and generations to come. NV Energy is one of the sponsors for […]

09.03.2018Blog, Sustainability Tour

Did You Know: Plastic never actually decomposes?

Did You Know: Plastic never actually decomposes? That means that every piece of plastic ever made is still somewhere on this planet – in the air, the ground, or in our water. Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) recruits over 4,000 volunteers a year to help with large scale cleanup events like the Truckee River Cleanup […]

08.03.2018Blog, Education, Sustainability Tour

Students will Visit Lockwood Landfill During Sustainability Tour on March 27

Did you Know: The Lockwood Landfill creates green energy from landfill gas? Lockwood powers two CAT 3520 engines, generating approximately 3.2 megawatts of electricity. The “green” electricity goes directly into the existing NV Energy electrical grid. That’s enough electricity to power approximately 2,000 homes annually. Lockwood Landfill will be one of the stops on our upcoming […]

07.03.2018Blog, Education, Sustainability Tour

Did You Know: Oxbow is the home to black crowned night herons, red-shouldered hawks, mule deer, beavers, rainbow trout and more?

Located on the Truckee River, the Oxbow Nature Study Area serves the public for Wildlife Education and Aquatic Education programs offered by the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Oxbow Nature Study Reno will be one of the stops during our upcoming Sustainability Tour, which will be held during Washoe County and Carson City School District Spring […]

06.03.2018Blog, Education

Did You Know: Ormat has geothermal and recovered energy power plants in 30 countries?

Ormat – generates capacity over 86 MW at its Steamboat Facility, enough renewable energy to meet the residential electricity needs of the City of Reno. Ormat will be one of the stops on our upcoming Sustainability Tour, which will be held during Washoe County School District Spring Break between March 26th and 30th for students […]

05.03.2018Blog, Sustainability Tour, Uncategorized