The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada will decide this month if NV Energy’s proposed energy efficiency projects will be approved. State lawmakers will also be considering a bill that would establish energy efficiency standards for appliances.
Caesars Entertainment’s sustainable practices show that investments in energy efficiency are worth it for the environment and for everyone’s bottom line.
In 2003, Caesars Entertainment created a companywide program dedicated to energy efficiency and resource conservation. Over the years, the company has invested more than $62 million in various energy-saving strategies, which altogether have reduced energy use of the company’s operations by 170 million kilowatt-hours, enough to power 16,000 average homes each year.
This reduction in energy use is also saving the company $20 million a year on utility bills. This is money that is now being invested in making our business stronger and more competitive, rather than being spent on unnecessarily higher energy bills. On top of the savings, our efforts have also earned us numerous environmental leadership awards and industry recognition.
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