Nevada Tops Nation for Expending Energy Stimulus Funds
According to the National Association of State Energy Officials, Nevada ranks number one in the U.S. for the percentage of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant funds expended with 91 percent. Kentucky is second at 59 percent and the national average stands at 18 percent. Nevada received $9,593,500 from the grant.
Las Vegas Convention Center Designated as a World Trade Center site
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) have signed an agreement that will designate the Las Vegas Convention Center as a World Trade Center site. As part of the contract, CEA has agreed to sign leases through 2015 to hold the International CES convention at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Nevada Earns Low Marks on Tobacco Prevention
According to the American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control report, Nevada has earned an “F” in tobacco prevention and control spending, a grade of “D” for its cigarette tax policy and an “F” in cessation coverage policies. Nevada did, however, earn a “B” for its smoke-free law. The Health Investment Partnership is pushing for a $1.20 per pack increase in the tobacco tax from the legislative session this month.
UNR College of Business Assists in Compliance with New Building Energy Codes
The University of Nevada, Reno, College of Business has partnered with the Builders Association of Northern Nevada, K Energy and the state’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority to ensure Nevada attains a 90 percent compliance with building energy codes for new construction and remodel projects by 2017. This compliance is a stipulation of accepting funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Authority was awarded $347,504 to implement a plan of action for compliance.
Skilled Nursing Advisory Committee Formed for Nevada
Nevada state health regulators and the Nevada Health Care Association (NVHCA) have combined efforts to promote a higher quality of care in the skilled nursing industry. This partnership has resulted in the formation of the Skilled Nursing Advisory Committee (SNAC). The primary goal of SNAC will be to reduce the average number of deficiencies written during a regulatory survey and to comply with HealthInsight Quality Measures.
