Sustainability

Pollution Prevention Virtual Conference

December 10-11 & 17-18 Consider joining this year’s Pollution Prevention Virtual Conference which brings members of the pollution prevention community together. On December 10-11 & 17-18, 2025 you will be able to connect with peers, gain practical insights, and celebrate the progress of pollution prevention as the annual meeting returns. The conference will be held in four half-day sessions starting at 9 AM (PT) / noon (ET) / 5 PM (UTC) highlighting success stories, innovative tools, community-based solutions, and emerging …

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NV Energy Offers Bonus Incentives for Energy Projects

Now through November 15th, 2025 Business customers can save money and energy when upgrading to efficient lighting, HVAC, refrigeration equipment, and more. Now through November 15th, business can earn a 20% bonus on top of standard incentives for qualifying energy-saving retrofit projects Download a retrofit application and talk with an energy advisor. Learn More. Schools can also take advantage of bonus incentives! The Energy Smart Schools Program has increased incentives until November 15th. Learn more about transforming your school into an Energy Smart School.

Impact NV to Hold ConveneNV 2025 Sustainability Summit 

October 16th, 2:30 – 6:30 PM, Horseshow Las Vegas Registration Now Open! ConveneNV is ImpactNV’s annual event that brings together the public sector, nonprofits and private industry to talk about, explore, celebrate and move forward sustainability in Nevada. This year’s theme, “Impact through Action: Building a Sustainable Nevada Through Collaboration,” reflects the urgent need for bold, community-driven solutions in a time of uncertainty. With shifting priorities and fewer resources on the horizon, it’s more important than ever for Nevada to lead …

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US EPA Introduces Model Recycling Toolkit

Are you interested in starting a recycling program at your company? The US EPA  Model Recycling Program Toolkit is an interactive collection of materials that can help states, local governments, schools, nonprofit organizations and companies create effective programs for recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, reuse, repair and waste reduction.  Materials in the toolkit can help communities increase participation in recycling programs and reduce contamination in the recycling stream. The kit includes:

Celebrate Earth Month

April 22, 2025 is Earth Day!  And, April is Earth Month so it’s great time to create and implement environmental sustainability strategies for your business that go beyond compliance and save you money. Operating in a more efficient manner can lower costs, reduce risks, improve operational efficiency, and increase employee and customer loyalty. It will also prepare your business to be more resilient to be prepared for extreme drought, heat, and wildfire smoke. Let BEP help your organization chart your …

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BEP in The News!

Read the Story! Greater Nevada Clean Cities and Communities Coalition reaches milestone Initiative spearheaded by Business Environmental Program supports cleaner transportation Business & Entrepreneurship | January 10, 2025John Seelmeyer On August 21, 2024, in Stateline, NV, the Greater Nevada Clean Cities & Communities Coalition and Nevada FleetPros participated in the 2024 Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum. Show share menuShare to FacebookShare to Twitter A newly created initiative to advance clean transportation across Nevada, particularly among operators of vehicle fleets, has reached an …

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Call for Project Pitches from the NSF Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine

$100,000–$250,000 in funding is available | Deadline: December 6th The NSF Engines: Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine (SWSIE) leadership team has announced that the new Innovation Grant program is now open and accepting project pitches through Friday, December 6, 2024. This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative projects that address critical challenges in sustainability, focusing on solutions in the energy, water, and carbon sectors. The Innovation Grant is catalyzed by the NSF Innovation Engines program and provides non-dilutive funding ranging from $100,000 to $250,000 to …

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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 newly announced grant is part of a nationwide initiative to reduce pollution by limiting it at its sources. The Nevada Business Environmental Program is one of 48 agencies nationally that received a total of nearly $19 million for pollution-prevention projects, and the $350,000 grant to the Nevada program is among the largest.  The University of Nevada …

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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.