Sustainability

BEP is Awarded Pollution PreventioN Grant

Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law On October 30th, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced the selectees of the 2024-2025 Pollution Prevention Grants. The University of Nevada Reno’s (UNR) Business Environmental Program’s winning project will include conducting a series of educational webinars for auto repair shops on spray gun cleaners and cleaning equipment, alternativebasecoats, primers, and topcoats and dust reduction and control practices. Following the webinars, technical assistance will be offered to reduce worker exposure to dust and solvents high …

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Apply for EPA Recycling Grants

The US EPA has announced three new funding opportunities to improve recycling infrastructure and consumer education and outreach on wasted food prevention and composting: Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia and for Communities, and Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grants for coalitions. Read more information about these funding opportunities and how to apply by reading EPA’s Press Release.

Charge West Moving Forward!

BEP to provide support for Nevada ChargeWest is a collection of Intermountain West states which are committed to improving electric corridors across the western United States; building infrastructure on rural gateway communities, state and national parks, monuments , recreation areas and scenic by-ways. The states involved are Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.  As the lead agency for Nevada, BEP will be doing work to help promote electric vehicle highway corridors along national scenic byways including the …

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Clean Cities Coalition Stakeholders Meeting

Topic: Northern Nevada Clean Cities Coalition Date: August 7, 2024 Time: 10am-12pm Location:  UNR Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Parkway Bldg A, Rm 218, Reno NV (a virtual attendance option will also be available) BEP will be hosting a meeting on August 7th to discuss establishing a Reno-Tahoe Clean Cities Coalition. We will discuss the benefits of having a Clean Cities & Community Coalition in northern Nevada, the Coalition Designation Process, what is needed to attain apprentice and full coalition designation, requirements for stakeholders …

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The Public Fleet’s Journey to EV Implementation

First Hand Lessons in Making the Transition to Zero Emission Vehicles BEP is co-hosting an event as part of the Greater Nevada Clean Cities & Communities Coalition along with the Nevada Chapter of FleetPros and the Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum. In this in-depth session, attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts regarding their first-hand experience making the transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and learn best practices for initial planning and lessons learned for strategies for reducing …

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Second Annual Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum 2024

August 22, 2024|8am – 5pm|Tahoe Blue Event Center The Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum will bring together local, regional, and national leaders who share a vision of making the Lake Tahoe Basin a world-renowned model of clean transportation. Building on the success of past events, the forum will present rich and innovative content about federal and local grants, other funding opportunities, and successful clean energy programs. Participants will include top policy experts, government representatives, and private sector stakeholders will who wish to …

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Battery Recycling Drop Off for Items with Rechargeable Batteries

Lake Tahoe Transportation Forum, August 22, 2024 Thursday, August 22 · 8am – 5pm PDT Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 Highway 50, Stateline NV 89449 Cellphones, laptops, tablets, e-toothbrushes, power tool batteries, Bluetooth speakers, e-bike batteries & more! The Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum is partnering with Redwood Materials and the Nevada BEP to jointly coordinate a Battery Recycling Drop Off Center at the Forum. Residents are encouraged to drop off their old electronics that contain a rechargeable (lithium-ion) battery at the Forum’s battery recycling center. …

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BEP Interview: RTC Vanpool Q&A

Washoe RTC Vanpool Program A potential benefit to employers and employees in Washoe County Did you know that Washoe RTC offers a subsidized Vanpool program that employers can further subsidize as a benefit to employees who commute to work? If you are looking to support your employees’ transportation needs and reduce your carbon footprint, offering employees a means to vanpool can cut commuting costs, reduce employee commuting miles traveled, and help maintain good local air quality. There are several compelling …

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US EPA Webinar on June 20, 2024 to Help Communities and Organizations Promote the Collection of Small-Format Batteries

On June 20, 2024, at 11am PST the US EPA is hosting a webinar on effective public outreach and education efforts that promote the proper management of used small-format consumer batteries and battery-containing electronic products. Discussion will include the components of campaigns including messaging, materials, and outlets/mechanisms. The session will highlight some success stories and participants will have the opportunity to share what they are doing in their own communities. Anyone involved in the collection and recycling of batteries is …

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