Sustainability

Home and Business Energy Efficiency

Whether you own a home or a business (or both), there are many benefits to going green.

By embracing sustainability, you can conserve natural resources for future generations, cut costs (and improve cash flow) through energy efficiency and waste reduction. These reduce air pollution and other waste, making our community healthier, happier and more prosperous. Although many federal tax incentives and rebates have gone away in 2025, the financial and public health reasons for your investments in energy efficiency, waste reduction and renewable energy remain compelling. Explore these pages to learn more.

Background: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

(Added on October 6, 2025) Unfortunately, the current federal administration has cancelled many energy-efficiency, low-emissions and renewable-energy technology incentives and rebates. Washoe County is currently researching the status of available rebates and other incentives. We will update this page when we have more information to share.

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.