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Background: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Energy bills are too high for too many Americans, and climate change is getting worse. To address these challenges, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is an ambitious federal investment in jobs, clean energy, and pollution reduction. The IRA created many financial incentives to help home and business owners reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and save on energy bills.
Nevada residents are now eligible to take advantage of tax credits presented by the IRA, making it easier and more affordable to upgrade to energy-efficient appliances, electric vehicles, and clean energy systems. Transitioning to clean electricity not only helps lower energy costs for households and businesses, but helps Nevada achieve its greenhouse gas reduction target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Explore Wins for Nevada in the Inflation Reduction Act and Clean Energy for Nevada to learn more about the impacts of the IRA on our state.
Washoe County's Dedication to Sustainability
Washoe County is actively pursuing financial incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in all of our buildings and fleet vehicles. Guided by our FY24 Strategic Plan, we acknowledge that these improvements will help protect our natural resources and support a thriving community. Our investments will help reduce energy bills, increase the comfort for everyone using our buildings, and cut greenhouse gas emissions, all while supporting economic growth and job creation. All of this supports the County's mission to provide and sustain a safe, secure, and healthy community. Washoe County is committed to being a social, economic, and policy leadership force in Nevada by leading the transition to a more sustainable and resilient future for our community.