Nevada Clean Energy & Transportation Conference
This event is one of a series of annual events at Lake Tahoe designed to attract tourists and visitors to the Lake Tahoe area who appreciate the need for sustainable development and recreation in the basin, in addition to providing local businesses and governments the latest information on electric and other clean transportation technologies, economic opportunities, and successful programs that will reduce pollution, save money, and promote related sustainable economic development in the region. Visit Website
This was a two-day conference focused on clean transportation topics including electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, zero carbon fuels, and more. There are immense job creation and economic development opportunities for Nevada associated with the electrification of transportation across the nation and world. Key examples include mining and processing lithium, copper, and other minerals needed to electrify transportation; battery manufacturing; lithium ion battery recycling, all of which is well underway in Nevada with extensive growth needed for the nation and world to meet climate and national security goals. The conference highlighted some of the new federal grant opportunities pursuant to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act that can accelerate the deployment of additional green transportation options as well as substantially increase the economic viability of clean energy projects. Nevada's businesses and government agencies can both take advantage of significant new incentives for clean energy and transportation projects that will cut their operating costs as well as reducing air pollution. Many of Nevada's public and private sector leaders participated in this conference; new contacts, networking opportunities and information exchange all added considerable value to attendees. There was also a showcase of electric vehicles then a mixer for conference attendees billed as the first of several "High Voltage Nights" planned that added excitement and an additional networking opportunities for clean energy and transportation enthusiasts. A clean energy forum was also held at the University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center.
Downloadable Agenda & News Coverage:
NV News Makers, Lina Tanner Interview
Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum of 2023
Many studies show that auto emissions and other air pollution is a threat to the water quality of Lake Tahoe as well as the quality of the air we breathe. Clean transportation technologies such as electric vehicles can substantially mitigate the air pollution that threatens the environment and sustainable economic development of the Lake Tahoe area.The Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum convened local, regional, and national leaders interested in working towards Lake Tahoe becoming a model of clean transportation. Roundtable discussions and networking opportunities are key elements of this event. There was information on grants and other financial incentives available to both the public and private sectors that facilitate electric and other clean transportation modes and infrastructure. Organizers are planning a larger regional clean transportation conference and expo in 2024 and subsequent years.
Downloadable Agenda & News Coverage:
NV News Makers Lina Tanner Interview LTETF