All-In Clark County

Community & County Operations Plans

With All-In Clark County, the County aims to promote sustainable practices and climate action to ensure that it can continue to thrive in the face of climate change. Explore this page to follow our progress and download the full Community Plan and County Operations Plan to learn more.

All-In Clark County

Implementing the Plan

Scientists agree on one thing: we have less than a decade to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. The All-In Community Plan was developed to spark immediate action to meet the County’s climate goals. Over the next three years, the County is leading on three priority, cross-cutting strategies that are foundational to the overall success of climate action in Southern Nevada:

1. All-In Regional Collaboration: Facilitate a regional approach to climate planning and to provide support for government and agencies to implement actions in the All-In Community Plan and other regional plans.

2. County-wide Climate Education Program: Launch a comprehensive, coordinated education and outreach program to enhance climate literacy and educate community members about opportunities to take action.

3. Energy “Program Stacking”: Create a one-stop shop that can collect funding across a wide variety of programs to drive energy efficiency in existing buildings.

Over the next three years, the County is leading on three priority, cross-cutting strategies.

Community Plan Actions

The following tables summarize the goals, strategies, and actions for the six focus areas of the All-In Community Plan.

Clean & Reliable Energy

Goal 1

Local, renewable energy is maximized and accessible to all within our communities.

Goal 1

Local, renewable energy is maximized and accessible to all within our communities.

Strategy 1.1

Develop renewable energy sources to meet a significant share of energy demand (electric and thermal) by 2030.

Action	Description	Status
1.1.A	Advocate to increase the State Renewable Portfolio Standard to attain 100% renewable electricity by 2050.
1.1.B	Accelerate development of medium, neighborhood-scale solar through model projects, tools, and design standards.
1.1.C	Support legislation allowing more utility collaboration for research and development of renewable fuels in Nevada.

Strategy 1.2

Eliminate financial and property barriers to participating in a renewable energy transition.

Action	Description	Status
1.2.A	Expand Community Solar programs to deliver shade and other resilience benefits equitably across communities in Clark County.
1.2.B	Pursue finance mechanisms in a “program stacking” model to reduce costs for households and new commercial and residential developments.
1.2.C	Advocate for utility regulation that aligns incentives with the accurate value of grid services provided by distributed solar and storage.

Goal 2

Energy supply is reliable, efficient, safe, and resilient to climate-related disruptions.

Goal 2

Energy supply is reliable, efficient, safe, and resilient to climate-related disruptions.

Strategy 2.1

Enhance collaboration and transparency between energy utilities and critical agencies whose operations rely on consistent power.

Action	Description	Status
2.1.A	Support and expand the NV Energy advanced notification system for outages to include agencies managing critical assets.
2.1.B	Review and regularly communicate status, impact, and cost of disruptions to critical assets.

Strategy 2.2

Advance microgrid and smart grid solutions for load balancing and resilience benefits.

Action	Description	Status
2.2.A	Engage regulators to expedite research, assessment, and approval of new storage and integration technologies.
2.2.B	Create and maintain standards for new development to facilitate more grid-interactive buildings.

Connected & Equitable Mobility

Goal 1

Southern Nevada offers safe and equitable access to connected, multimodal transportation options.

Goal 1

Southern Nevada offers safe and equitable access to connected, multimodal transportation options.

Strategy 1.1

Reduce transportation demand by increasing capacity and reach of transit system.

Action	Description	Status
1.1.A	Fund and construct high-capacity transit (BRT/LRT) and fixed route RTC transit.
1.1.B	Ensure transit access for seniors, veterans, youth, low-income populations, and people with disabilities.

Strategy 1.2

Promote safe and accessible alternatives to single occupancy vehicle trips.

Action	Description	Status
1.2.A	Create public-private partnerships to develop “hubs” where docked micromobility options are strategically placed near highly trafficked locations.
1.2.B	Identify areas to install high level-of-comfort bike infrastructure in high traffic corridors.
1.2.C	Ensure new and replacement infrastructure provides for pedestrian safety, health, accessibility, and connectivity.

Goal 2

The transportation system minimizes energy use and eliminates fossil fuels.

Goal 2

The transportation system minimizes energy use and eliminates fossil fuels.

Strategy 2.1

Transition passenger and light-duty vehicles to zero emission vehicles.

Action	Description	Status
2.1.A	Establish incentives for electric vehicle upgrades for low-income drivers and people interested in used electric vehicles.
2.1.B	Establish incentives to encourage installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at residential and commercial locations, including a pilot program for multi-family residential properties and underserved communities.
2.1.C	Incentivize tourism-supporting fleets to drive and promote zero emission vehicles.
2.1.D	Accelerate the electrification of ground support equipment at Harry Reid International Airport.
2.1.E	Transition public light-duty fleet to alternative fuel vehicles.

Strategy 2.2

Advocate for equitable access to fossil-fuel-free transportation resources.

Action	Description	Status
2.2.A	Prioritize fossil-free transportation resources in underserved areas.
2.2.B	Establish a program to convert all school buses to electric.
2.2.C	Prioritize charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty trucking at intermodal facilities in high exposure communities.
2.2.D	Re-establish a Clean Cities Coalition for Southern Nevada.

Diverse & Circular Economy

Goal 1

Southern Nevada maximizes utilization of waste resources.

Goal 1

Southern Nevada maximizes utilization of waste resources.

Strategy 1.1

Minimize waste generation throughout Clark County

Action	Description	Status
1.1.A	Identify opportunities and create local legislation to replace single use plastics and polystyrene.
1.1.B	Support the growth of zero-waste and refill shops and incentivize businesses to offer consumer goods without individual packaging.
1.1.C	Develop Zero-Waste Toolkits for Residents and Small Businesses.

Strategy 1.2

Divert all possible reusable, recyclable, and organic materials from the landfill.

Action	Description	Status
1.2.A	Identify resources and implement tactics that remove organic waste from the landfill.
1.2.B	Expand food diversion programs in coordination with the resort corridor, convention center, and other food industry sources.
1.2.C	Create a Sustainable Materials Management task force to assess opportunities to reduce waste from construction, major renovations, and demolition projects.

Goal 2

The region’s economy is diverse and in alignment with innovation and sustainability.

Goal 2

The region’s economy is diverse and in alignment with innovation and sustainability.

Strategy 2.1

Foster innovation and sustainability in existing businesses.

Action	Description	Status
2.1.A	Build partnerships with existing Green Business Programs that provide education, training, financial and technical assistance.

Strategy 2.2

Promote the region as a hub of innovation and sustainability to encourage economic growth.

Action	Description	Status
2.2.A	Establish incentives to build a sustainable technology industry, such as solar manufacturing, solar process heat, and battery recycling.
2.2.B	Create a Sustainable Innovation Incubator focused on recruiting and growing businesses that drive innovative climate solutions.
2.2.C	Design and promote a travel offset program for tourists and conventions to fund local sustainability programs.

Goal 3

Workforce development opportunities are abundant and accessible to all.

Goal 3

Workforce development opportunities are abundant and accessible to all.

Strategy 3.1

Develop and ensure access to training and education on skills needed for the innovation economy, particularly among the region’s underserved communities.

Action	Description	Status
3.1.A	Partner with trade unions to provide worker incentives and host trainings on skills needed for an innovation economy.

Resilient & Healthy Community

Goal 1

All residents are prepared for the impacts of climate hazards.

Goal 1

All residents are prepared for the impacts of climate hazards.

Strategy 1.1

Prepare for and reduce the impacts of climate hazards on Clark County residents and visitors.

Action	Description	Status
1.1.A	Protect workers from heat, toxins, and other dangerous work conditions through advocating for and educating about safety standards.
1.1.B	Expand Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs.
1.1.C	Offer financial assistance for low-income populations and small businesses to install weatherization and cooling measures.
1.1.D	Establish a network of Resilience Hubs.

Strategy 1.2

Enhance emergency preparedness and response resources for all residents.

Action	Description	Status
1.2.A	Evaluate effectiveness and accessibility of existing emergency preparedness communications materials.
1.2.B	Partner with transportation providers to provide accessible transportation to cooling centers, shelters, and resilience hubs.
1.2.C	Establish a neighborhood outreach program to disseminate preparedness kits to residents and small businesses.

Goal 2

Equitable access to resources and services for physical and mental health are provided to all community members.

Goal 2

Equitable access to resources and services for physical and mental health are provided to all community members.

Strategy 2.1

Incorporate health and wellness into residents’ everyday activities across the County.

Action	Description	Status
2.1.A	Implement design standards to mitigate heat exposure.
2.1.B	Integrate mobile crisis intervention and outreach into the “continuum of care.”

Goal 3

Natural spaces are protected, enhanced, and expanded to address the effects from a changing climate.

Goal 3

Natural spaces are protected, enhanced, and expanded to address the effects from a changing climate.

Strategy 3.1

Maintain and expand healthy vegetation that protects natural habitats and mitigates the impacts of climate change.

Action	Description	Status
3.1.A	Enhance, protect, and maintain drought-tolerant plantings in heat vulnerable neighborhoods.
3.1.B	Enhance existing parks and open spaces to increase adaptive capacity in underserved communities.
3.1.C	Review and enforce design standards to reduce impacts on natural habitats.

Smart Buildings & Development

Goal 1

Buildings in Clark County are efficient and model net zero energy best practices.

Goal 1

Buildings in Clark County are efficient and model net zero energy best practices.

Strategy 1.1

Reduce energy use and GHG emissions from existing buildings.

Action	Description	Status
1.1.A	Establish and provide technical assistance for a commercial and public building energy and water use benchmarking and disclosure ordinance for buildings 100,000 sq ft and larger.
1.1.B	Establish a residential energy labeling program.
1.1.C	Launch a County-wide deep energy retrofit program leveraging a stacking funding mechanism, prioritizing inefficient and low-income neighborhoods.

Strategy 1.2

Establish uniform regional requirements that reduce emissions in new buildings.

Action	Description	Status
1.2.A	Advocate for legislation to establish automatic adoption of updated IECC codes and create an enforceable time limit for subsequent local adoption.
1.2.B	Establish readiness building code requirements to allow for rooftop solar, energy storage, electric HVAC and appliances, and electric vehicle charging at commercial and residential buildings.

Goal 2

Neighborhoods throughout Clark County are livable, resilient, and provide diverse housing options.

Goal 2

Neighborhoods throughout Clark County are livable, resilient, and provide diverse housing options.

Strategy 2.1

Minimize the impact of development on Clark County’s community assets and resources.

Action	Description	Status
2.1.A	Create zoning and incentives to prioritize infill, mixed use, higher-density, and transit-oriented development.
2.1.B	Pilot alternative development demonstration projects that showcase diverse uses and housing types as well as best practices in efficiency and resilience.

Sustainable Water Systems

Goal 1

Water supply is high quality and sustainable.

Goal 1

Water supply is high quality and sustainable.

Strategy 1.1

Protect and enhance the quality of Southern Nevada’s water resources.

Action	Description	Status
1.1.A	Identify areas for targeted vegetation enhancement and restoration due to proximity to sensitive water resources.
1.1.B	Establish pilot projects to explore innovative technologies for removing pollutants from non-point source runoff.

Strategy 1.2

Improve Southern Nevada’s resilience to drought.

Action	Description	Status
1.2.A	Transition all public property to drought-resilient landscaping.
1.2.B	Establish an efficiency review policy and process for new, large water users that encourages efficient development and disincentivizes consumptive uses.
1.2.C	Expand existing guidebooks and training on incorporating drought tolerant green infrastructure onto existing properties.

Goal 2

Southern Nevada is a national leader on water conservation and efficiency.

Goal 2

Southern Nevada is a national leader on water conservation and efficiency.

Strategy 2.1

Reduce or eliminate consumptive water uses.

Action	Description	Status
2.1.A	Develop a program to transition industrial and commercial customers to efficient, dry cooling technologies.
2.1.B	Expand submetering and rates to comply with outdoor watering laws.

Strategy 2.2

Require aggressive water conservation in new development.

Action	Description	Status
2.2.A	Develop and implement uniform regional performance standards to help local jurisdictions evaluate water demands of planned development.
2.2.B	Develop tools and guidance for developers to estimate water demand of proposed projects and report results to local jurisdictions.

Strategy 2.3

Increase water conservation in existing buildings.

Action	Description	Status
2.3.A	Train and incentivize building tradespeople to identify and repair water leaks.
2.3.B	Identify barriers to and implement solutions for participation in SNWA’s commercial and industrial Water Efficient Technologies program.

Goal 3

Water and wastewater infrastructure is reliable, safe, resilient, and efficient.

Goal 3

Water and wastewater infrastructure is reliable, safe, resilient, and efficient.

Strategy 3.1

Enhance resilience of the water system and alignment of regional policies.

Action	Description	Status
3.1.A	Align all jurisdictions’ water policies and programs with existing studies and water resource plans.
3.1.B	Ensure power grid redundancy for water and wastewater transmission systems.

County Operations Plan Actions

The following tables summarize the goals, strategies, and actions for the five focus areas of the All-In County Operations Plan.

Clean & Reliable Energy

Goals

Reduce energy consumption in County buildings and operations.

Increase the use of clean, renewable energy to power County operations.

Promote policies and programs that improve energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.

Promote policies and programs that increase reliance on renewable energy sources for powering residential and commercial buildings.

Action	Description	Timeframe
CRE-1	Staff an energy management team for all County facilities and operations.	1-3 years
CRE-2	Continue to upgrade all lighting in County buildings to LED.	1-3 years
CRE-3	Assess the need to expand outdoor lighting control systems (sensors, timers) to all exterior lighting.	1-3 years
CRE-4	Continue to implement energy conservation measures for the highest energy intensity County buildings and continue to conduct energy audits on other high energy intensity buildings.	1-3 years
CRE-5	Establish an employee energy awareness and conservation program. See Implementation Blueprint	1-3 years
CRE-6	Establish a revolving energy fund that leverages savings from efficiency projects to continue to fund additional investments.	> 3 years
CRE-7	Continue to expand building management system (BMS) to all County buildings and integrate data into new Energy Management System.	1-3 years
CRE-8	Retrofit all occupied County facilities with solar glazing and energy efficient windows.	> 3 years
CRE-9	Pilot battery storage for critical County facilities. See Implementation Blueprint	> 3 years
CRE-10	Develop partnerships with stakeholders to identify innovative technologies for clean energy production.	1-3 years

Resilient County Operations

Goals

Ensure that County operations are resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Design all Clark County-developed infrastructure to support community resilience to future climate conditions.

Action	Description	Timeframe
RCO-1	Conduct a climate vulnerability assessment of all County critical assets and operational functions. See Implementation Blueprint	1-3 years
RCO-2	Assess existing County operations emergency management plans for increased exposure to hazards associated with climate change. See Implementation Blueprint	< 1 year
RCO-3	Enhance existing emergency communication protocols and ensure communication is accessible to all County staff.	1-3 years
RCO-4	Adopt criteria for ensuring that all County capital projects are screened for resilience to climate change-related hazards. See Implementation Blueprint	1-3 years
RCO-5	Assess number of cooling stations provided by Clark County and continue to ensure equitable distribution. See Implementation Blueprint	1-3 years
RCO-6	Ensure County infrastructure equitably minimizes contributions to urban heat islands.	1-3 years
RCO-7	Preserve and enhance tree canopy and green infrastructure throughout Clark County, ensuring equitable distribution of such assets across all neighborhoods.	1-3 years

Smart Waste Management & Reduction

Goals

Reduce generation of solid waste from County buildings and operations.

Increase the diversion of County-generated solid waste.

Support policies and programs that reduce residential and commercial waste throughout Clark County.

Action	Description	Timeframe
SWM-1	Conduct an audit of County waste processes from contracting through to disposal and of the County’s operational waste stream. See Implementation Blueprint	1-3 years
SWM-2	Centralize County waste management by assigning one department to oversee all services.	> 3 years
SWM-3	Establish a waste management program and communications materials to support recycling within County facilities and operations.	1-3 years
SWM-4	Create a sustainable purchasing policy and requirements for County purchasing. See Implementation Blueprint	> 3 years
SWM-5	Implement a paper reduction program that encourages online/digital application processes and document storage.	> 3 years
SWM-6	Incorporate requirements in waste hauler contracts for enhanced reporting/tracking of solid waste and recycling.	1-3 years
SWM-7	Continue to incorporate sustainable materials and waste management requirements into County project RFPs. See Implementation Blueprint	> 3 years
SWM-8	Eliminate single-use plastics from all County facilities and events.	1-3 years

Sustainable Transportation

Goals

Reduce emissions from vehicles in County operations.

Support County employee commuting alternatives.

Promote policies, programs, and infrastructure investments that prioritize multi-modal, clean, efficient transportation options throughout Clark County.

Action	Description	Timeframe
ST-1	Adopt policies and employ technology that allows for remote work/meetings where practical and appropriate.	< 1 year
ST-2	Expand employee commuting programs that incentivize and encourage alternative commuting modes.	< 1 year
ST-3	Establish a formal vehicle purchasing and replacement policy that considers right-sizing of vehicles, assesses lifecycle costs and benefits, and shifts the County fleet to low-/zero-emission vehicles. See Implementation Blueprint	1-3 years
ST-4	Install electric vehicle charging infrastructure needed to support County staff vehicles. See Implementation Blueprint	1-3 years
ST-5	Support the development and implementation of Complete Streets policies, improvement projects, and innovative technologies. See Implementation Blueprint	> 3 years
ST-6	Apply to become a Clean City through the Clean Cities Coalition.	< 1 year
ST-7	Expand access of Assetworks M5 data to all County departments to track vehicle mileage and performance and train staff on efficiencies. See Implementation Blueprint	1-3 years
ST-8	Promote state and federal zero-emission vehicle rebate/incentive programs.	1-3 years
ST-9	Provide secure bicycle parking at all County facilities and showering facilities for employees at main County facilities.	1-3 years
ST-10	Promote the RTC electric bike-share program for County staff for County business use.	< 1 year

Water Conservation & Protection

Goals

Decrease water consumption in County operations.

Improve area water quality by reducing impacts from County operations.

Support policies, programs, and regional collaboration for improved water quality, water conservation, and drought management.

Action	Description	Timeframe
WCP-1	Continue to retrofit existing County facilities with water smart fixtures and technology.	1-3 years
WCP-2	Assess areas on County facilities where existing ornamental turf can be converted to xeriscaping. See Implementation Blueprint	< 1 year
WCP-3	Reduce non-point source pollution at County facilities by ensuring the County is meeting National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements.	> 3 years
WCP-4	Promote SNWA’s Joint Water Conservation Plan (2019).	> 3 years
WCP-5	Revise Title 30 during Transform Clark County to strengthen water conservation requirements during land use approval.	1-3 years
WCP-6	Continue to enhance the tracking of water consumption to analyze consumption trends at the building level and create a dashboard to educate staff and encourage conservation.	1-3 years
WCP-7	Continue to modify design guidelines for County facilities, as necessary, that emphasize locally appropriate green infrastructure and low-impact design techniques and require adoption for all new County facilities.	1-3 years

All-In Clark County

Guiding Principles

All-In’s Guiding Principles were selected to represent the intentions of the All-In Clark County Initiative while also reflecting the core values of the community:

Equity
Transparency
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
Economic, Environmental, and Social Resilience

This framework was used to evaluate actions for inclusion in the All-In Community Plan and County Operations Plan, and can also be used as a decision-making tool for the County for future projects. Actions that had the potential for the highest impact in the four guiding principle areas became priority actions for All-In Clark County.

All-In Clark County

Community Engagement

To ensure that the plan truly reflects the needs and priorities of the region, residents and stakeholders were engaged during every step of the process. The County conducted one of the most expansive community engagement processes of any County project in recent memory, integrating the expertise, insights, and lived experiences of community members into the planning process through best practices.

Engagement Highlights

157 organizations involved
56 events and meetings conducted
6,000+ survey responses received
220,000+ total people reached*

*Includes social media followers of Clark County and its key partners that shared content about All-In.