Sustainable energy
The Las Vegas Valley Water District emphasizes energy efficiency in daily and long-term operations, and following the passage of modified renewable energy standards by the Nevada Legislature in 2019, the Water District is on track to meet the 50 percent target by 2030.
Powering water operations with the sun
The Water District has built solar power generating systems at several of our facilities through one of the largest solar energy projects ever undertaken by a public agency in the United States.
The electricity generated as a result of our solar projects powers onsite operations, including pumping and water-treatment processes, and reduces demand on the community's power supply.
Building a fleet of alternative-fueled vehicles
More than 85 percent of our vehicles are now powered by alternative fuels, and our efforts to transform our fleet are regularly recognized by the Government Green Fleet Awards.
We also use ultra-low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paints in our paint and body work and recycle materials such as motor oil, antifreeze, batteries, and tires.