From our libraries and parks to public works and fleet management, we are gathering real-time emissions data for a wide range of buildings and services.
Hours Per Year
kWh Per Year
Scope 1 Emissions
Natural Gas
Fuel
These greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions occur directly from sources owned or controlled by the County. For example fuel combustion in boilers, furnaces and vehicles.
Scope 2 Emissions
Electricity
Indirect emissions from the generation of purchased energy, from a utility provider. This includes the consumption of electricity, steam, heat, and cooling.
Our emissions mostly come from operating our buildings including lighting and heating.
A measurement of Greenhouse Gas Emissions equivalent to
the emissions from
2,513 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle.
(EPA)
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Washoe County generates carbon-free electricity on-site. This helps reduce emissions related to energy purchased from the grid.
Emissions Avoided Last Month
Emissions Avoided, Last 12 Months
Washoe County Properties With On-Site Carbon-Free Generation
Total Renewable Energy Generated, Last 12 Months
The County has installed solar panels on 3 buildings, which substantially reduces CO2e emissions at those locations.
For example, the Washoe County Administrative Complex is using solar panels to produce, use, and share back electricity.
Collecting data on our solar installations helps us make better choices for future zero-carbon initiatives.
By tracking Washoe County Operations electricity usage in real-time, we are able to monitor how carbon-free energy generation and usage change throughout the day.
Renewable energy generation peaks during the day. If you use power during this time it has a much lower carbon impact.
Renewable energy sources include solar, hydro, and geothermal.
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