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Nevada Energy Star Partners launches new ‘Save’ campaign

Nevada Energy Star partners — a voluntary coalition of Southern Nevada homebuilders, developers, retailers, mortgage providers, energy consultants and local utilities — has launched its 2009 Energy Star campaign with the motto: “Together we save.”

The green blues

A lot of things people do in an attempt to “think green” and “leave a smaller carbon footprint” end up backfiring.

Nevadan nominated to be new BLM chief

CARSON CITY — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said President Barack Obama has nominated Bob Abbey, a former top Interior Department official in Nevada, to head the federal Bureau of Land Management.

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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.

Plug into electric car revolution

So, you’re interested in electric vehicles, but you have a few concerns. For one, they cost too much; two, you’re not sure whether they fit your lifestyle; and three, where will you charge it? Perhaps surprisingly, there are plenty of upcoming vehicle choices, several recharging options and even tax credits to help buyers with the cost. Read on.

Efforts to work green launches new industry

We’ve all heard a lot about green jobs lately. But what exactly is a green job? When are they coming? Where can a person find one? A lot of people want to know how they can make a living while making a difference.

In ‘green’ job, state to replace Weekly

State officials confirmed Friday that they will replace Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly who quit a part-time “green initiatives” job to dispel concerns of conflicting interests.

Distinctive Homes goes green

Distinctive Homes of Las Vegas’ philosophy is all about keeping up with a changing world. Its motto is: “When the world changes, we listen.”

Nellis tour gives Obama close look at solar future

President Barack Obama squinted up at one of the thousands of solar panels at a Nellis Air Force Base installation he toured Wednesday morning, listening as Sen. Harry Reid and base commander Col. Howard Belote told him about the photovoltaic array that supplies a quarter of the base’s electricity.

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