Titus: Now Is the Time to Take Action to Create Clean Energy Jobs in Nevada
"Now it’s time to diversify and take action to create clean energy jobs in Nevada, the sunniest state in the country with abundant geothermal and wind resources.  We need jobs in Southern Nevada and the key is to focus on innovative new clean energy technologies."

Titus: Recovery Act Sending $138 Million to NV Energy for Smart Grid Technologies
“This significant investment in smart grid technologies in Nevada will help lower energy bills and reduce consumption by empowering consumers to make smart choices about their energy use.  In addition to securing and strengthening our energy supply, upgrading our energy infrastructure will jumpstart job creation across a number of sectors while spurring growth in Nevada’s growing renewable energy industry.”

Titus Amendment on Solar Technology Roadmap
Congresswoman Titus offered an amendment today to the Solar Technology Roadmap act that adds the development of solar technology projects that are water-efficient to the focus of the bill's research and development grant program.

Titus Amendment Focuses on Water Efficient Solar Technology
"We know that some of the sunniest states in the country, like my state of Nevada, are also among the driest.  While I strongly believe we must make significant investments to expand solar energy development across the Southwest, I also believe we that must ensure that investments are made in research and development of new solar technologies that use less water."

Titus Announces Funding for Nevada Projects Through Energy and Water Appropriations Act
“The funds in this important legislation will provide key investments for worthy projects in Southern Nevada that help us take critical steps to harness our abundant solar energy resources and protect our precious water resources.”

Titus: Nevada to Receive Second Half of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Funds Through Recovery Act
“These additional funds from the recovery package will help Nevadans save hundreds of dollars on their energy bills by investing in energy efficiency while providing a jolt to our growing clean energy industry that will create good jobs for Southern Nevada.  With Nevada’s gaming and tourism industry struggling during the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, it is critical that we diversify our economy and focus on developing our renewable energy resources in an effort to put Nevadans back to work.  The money in the Recovery Act will go a long way toward meeting that goal.”

Titus Announces Recovery Act Funds for Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to Modernize Electrical System
“This latest announcement of Recovery Act funds will help Nevada create a 21st century electricity system that takes advantage of our abundant renewable resources, focuses on efficiency, and lowers energy bills for consumers.  These investments will also lead to new jobs for Nevadans as we revamp and modernize our aging electricity infrastructure.”

Titus Amendment to the American Clean Energy and Security Act
Congresswoman Dina Titus offered an amendment with Representatives Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico today to create clean energy jobs, promote deployment of renewable energy technology, and put the federal government in the position to lead by example.

Henderson to Receive $2.2 Million for Energy Efficiency Through Recovery Act
“The latest investments in energy efficiency through the recovery package will help Southern Nevada create jobs while bringing down energy costs and helping reduce our dependence on foreign oil.  These grants, along with other important energy efficiency initiatives in the recovery plan, can help the region take advantage of our renewable energy resources and stimulate economic growth that will put Nevadans back to work.”

Energy

Titus: Nevada Awarded Energy Emergency Preparedness Funds Through Recovery Act
“With more than $148 million in recovery money announced for Nevada through the Department of Energy alone, we are making critical investments toward a clean energy economy that will take advantage of our abundant renewable resources and create good jobs.  The funds announced today will not only help integrate that renewable energy into the power grid, but will also help prepare Nevada in the case of an energy emergency.”

Titus: Recovery Package Providing Assistance to Nevadans
"But already, the economic recovery package that Congress passed is beginning to provide assistance to 95 percent of Nevadans in the form of tax cuts.  Over the past few months, the Making Work Pay Tax Credit has put extra money in the pockets of workers.  Nevada has also received more than $75 million to extend unemployment benefits for those struggling to find work."

Titus: Nevada to Receive $13.8 Million for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects Through the Recovery Act
“When it comes to a clean energy economy, Nevada has the potential to be a leader in the West by combining energy efficiency with our abundant renewable energy sources.  The funding through the recovery act will help us take the next steps to create clean energy jobs that cannot be outsourced, put people back to work, and help aid in our economic recovery.”

Titus: Nevada Eligible for $2.5 Million for Rebates on ENERGY STAR Appliances Through Recovery Act
“These rebates will help Nevada’s families invest in energy efficient appliances that will lower their energy bill and put money back in their pocket every month.  This latest funding, along with the millions of dollars that have already been announced for energy efficiency in Nevada, will help spur our economy as we reduce our dependence on foreign oil.”

KVVU Channel 5: Titus Helps Police Station Go Green
"'Not only is it good for the planet, it's good for Henderson to get those federal dollars, and it's good for Nevada because it creates jobs. We need jobs for people to install these kind of facilities, develop them, work on them – so, I think it's win-win-win,' Titus said."