Henderson City Council To Accept Solar Donation for Animal Shelter as Broader Improvements Advance

Donation Will Provide Solar Energy and Shade Structures While Complementing Planned $7 Million in Site Upgrades

HENDERSON, Nev. (April 22, 2026) - At the April 21 Henderson City Council meeting, Mayor and Council approved a donation of solar energy system valued at more than $278,000 from Sol-Up, a Nevada-based provider of high-efficiency solar technologies, to support the City's Animal Protection Services facility.

The solar donation, which will also serve as shade structures, complements the City's previously announced capital investment in the facility, advancing a shared vision for enhanced shelter operations and sustainability.

The donated solar system will provide multiple long-term benefits, including:

• Sustainable, renewable energy generation that reduces the facility's operational carbon footprint
• Shaded areas in the adoption courtyard, creating a more comfortable and welcoming environment for visitors
• Shade structures over the dog play yard, improving comfort and safety for animals
• Emergency daytime power to support critical operations during outages

In July 2025, the City announced plans for up to $7 million in site investments, including upgrades to the existing facility and construction of a new on-site office building for Animal Protection Services and Office of Public Response personnel. The projects are currently in the design phase.

The upgrades will improve operational efficiency, relocate Animal Protection Officers to a new building and free up space within the existing facility footprint to expand services and enhance animal care.

Planned facility improvements include:

• Replacement of existing dog kennels and addition of new kennels for small breed dogs
• Installation of permanent shade structures
• Renovation of the existing facility
• Expansion of the medical area and conversion of spaces into animal isolation rooms including separate air handling systems to control/prevent the spread of disease
• Repurposing of existing structures for support functions and laundry services
• Construction of a new detached office building for staff
• Addition of public parking and renovation of the employee parking lot

Together, the solar donation and the City's capital improvements represent a coordinated effort to modernize the facility, improve sustainability and enhance services for animals and the community.