Alternative energy fuels Greater Reno-Tahoe's unconventional economy

Greater Reno-Tahoe is set to be a leader in the clean energy sector.

Greater Reno-Tahoe's geography, climate and tax friendliness allow for growth throughout the clean energy sector. Close to the metro area are opportunities for:

• Solar – Nevada ranks first in solar resources with an average of 250 days of sunshine each year
• Geothermal Power – Nevada is home to one of the most active geothermal landscapes in the world, making it the perfect environment for geothermal power.
• Wind Power – Greater Reno-Tahoe's open spaces make it an excellent spot to generate power from the wind.
• Biofuels – Greater Reno-Tahoe's biofuels community is growing, and the rise in biofueled vehicles make the opportunities in this market abound.

Growing the clean alternative energy industry is key to our mission of improving the quality of life in Greater Reno-Tahoe through economic development. What better way to serve that mission than investing in alternative energy?

2007 Nevada Clean Energy Summit Event

Definition

Clean Energy is defined as any company that designs, manufactures and researches using a process which includes technologies that reduce the environmental impact of energy generation including solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, hydrogen technologies and environmental technologies.

These alternative energy leaders have chosen Greater Reno-Tahoe as the place to do business.

These are just a few of the renewable resource industries Greater Reno-Tahoe is looking for. Please contact us for more information on Greater Reno-Tahoe's clean energy and renewable resource development.