Save energy, save money with rebates, tax credits and help from Nevada nonprofit [Video]

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — They knock on your door or catch you while you’re trying to shop. You might be interested, but you’ll never let them know because you don’t want to talk to salesmen.

Who knows if what they’re saying is actually true?

There’s a place you can go for the straight story on money-saving government programs, and you might be surprised how much is available. The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a nonprofit that’s working to get the word out to Nevada residents. They can also tell you about NV Energy’s programs to replace old appliances that are probably inflating your utility bills.

It’s a challenge to figure out where you fit in the tangle of rebates and tax credits that are available now, and what you need to do to claim money that’s available. Will Pregman, a loan officer and program manager for NCEF, wants the community to know that help is available through the nonprofit. They …