Sierra Pacific works to reduce pollution and conserve raw materials. Pinon Power station located outside of Reno is part of the divestiture sale.

Pollution prevention is just part of the everyday life at Sierra Pacific. By avoiding unnecessary creation of wastes, increasing recycling efforts, and disposing of any waste that cannot be prevented, recycled or re-used in a safe and responsible manner, Sierra Pacific works to reduce pollution and conserve raw materials.

Some of the items Sierra Pacific recycles include:

• Motor oil
• Waste Oil
• Transformer Dielectric Fluid
• Air Conditioning Coolant
• Cardboard
• Mixed office Paper
• Newspaper
• Aluminum Cans and Plastic Bottles
• Non-PCB Transformers
• Scrap Metal
• Computer Monitor
• Batteries
• Cell Phones
• Refrigerators/Freezers
  

Sierra Pacific Pollution Prevention Program

In addition to our standard waste minimization practices, Sierra Pacific is developing a comprehensive Pollution Prevention program to focus on stopping pollution at the source. The program will initiate the examination of the company processes that result in waste and determine the "how" and "why" of waste generation. The company can then implement the most effective course of change to eliminate, greatly reduce, or manage the waste in the most earth sensitive manner.

Visit us again for upcoming stories that focus on specific projects highlighting the innovative and cost saving measures used by Sierra Pacific employees.