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Las Vegas receives $125k from CTA to advance sustainability
The grants programme aims to underscore CTA’s long-standing commitment to environmental innovation and to giving back to the community that hosts CES each year.
The urban heat and energy efficiency projects complement Las Vegas’s broader sustainability strategy
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Who: Consumer Technology Association (CTA); City of Las Vegas.
What: CTA is awarding $125,000 in support of two major City of Las Vegas sustainability projects: a citywide tree planting initiative and energy-efficient streetlight upgrades. The awards are from the CES 2026 Green Grants programme.
Why: The grants underscore CTA’s long-standing commitment to environmental innovation and to giving back to the community that hosts CES each year.
When: The announcement was made on the opening day of CES 2026 in Las Vegas Convention Centre. CES 2026 runs 6-9 January.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), organiser of tech event CES, has announced it intends to award $125,000 in support of two major City of Las Vegas sustainability projects.
Awarded through the CES 2026 Green Grants programme the grants will be split evenly between the initiatives,
Environmental innovation
According to CTA, the grants underscore its long-standing commitment to environmental innovation and to giving back to the community that hosts CES each year.
“CES is where innovators from around the world come together to build a better future,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, president, CTA. “We are proud to support the City of Las Vegas as it invests in safer, more energy-efficient infrastructure. These projects reflect the kind of forward-thinking leadership that aligns with CTA’s commitment to sustainability.”
This year’s funding will support two priority projects championed by Shelley Berkley, mayor of Las Vegas:
- Citywide tree planting initiative: part of the city’s goal to plant 60,000 trees to reduce urban heat, expand shade coverage, and improve long-term resilience. Trees cost approximately $15-$20 each, depending on size
- Energy-efficient streetlight upgrades: a citywide effort to replace high-energy streetlights with modern, low-energy LED fixtures to significantly reduce municipal power consumption and improve nighttime visibility.
The projects complement Las Vegas’s broader sustainability strategy and prove how collaboration among local governments, community partners, and the tech industry can deliver practical, scalable solutions.
“We’re grateful to CTA for supporting projects that improve infrastructure and contribute to a more energy-efficient city”
“Las Vegas continues to evolve as a city focused on smart growth and long-term sustainability, and today’s announcement reflects that progress,” said mayor Berkley.
“We’re grateful to CTA for supporting projects that improve infrastructure and contribute to a more energy-efficient city. CES brings innovation to Las Vegas each year, and these projects help turn that innovation into lasting impact.”
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The funding will be administered through the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas Life, an established 501(c)(3) nonprofit that enables corporate and philanthropic partners to support city-aligned initiatives through a transparent, accountable, and tax-deductible structure. The fund operates independently of the City of Las Vegas and is designed to facilitate public-private partnerships that deliver measurable community impact.
Since its inception, the Green Grants programme has contributed nearly $1m to sustainability initiatives throughout Southern Nevada, supporting projects ranging from solar installations to food rescue expansion, urban forestry and more.
“Las Vegas continues to evolve as a city focused on smart growth and long-term sustainability, and today’s announcement reflects that progress”
CES 2026 will highlight the essential role of technology in building more resilient communities. Exhibitors across the show floor will demonstrate innovations that help conserve resources and support long-term sustainability.
The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas Life was established in 2017 as a vehicle for corporate and philanthropic partners to support innovative programs that improve quality of life for City of Las Vegas residents with a special focus on vulnerable populations.
The fund, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit, operates independent of the City of Las Vegas and creates opportunities for public-private partnerships as well as donations of cash, time and in-kind goods and services. Guided by a diverse group of community leaders, the fund targets specific community needs in four primary areas: liveability, innovation future, and education.
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