Environmental

Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s core principle of Environmental RESPECT recognizes the importance of minimizing the impacts our operations have on the environment, and we are committed to using natural resources wisely and protecting our environment for the benefit of future generations.

Responsibility

All employees are responsible and accountable for understanding and incorporating environmental compliance requirements into their daily work activities with the obligation to bring issues and concerns forward for resolution.

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Efficiency

We will responsibly use natural resources and pursue increased efficiencies that reduce waste and emissions at their source. We will develop sustainable operations and implement environmental projects designed to leave a clean, healthy environment for our children and future generations.

Stewardship

We will respect our natural resources and take care in balancing the needs of customers with our obligation to future generations. We will seek opportunities to preserve, restore, protect and improve our natural surroundings.

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Performance

We will set challenging goals and assess our ability to continually improve our environmental performance as we strive to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Through the strategic management of our assets, we will improve the environment and contribute to our businesses' success.

Evaluation

We will perform audits to evaluate our environmental compliance and use the results to improve our operations and impact on the environment.

Communication

We will foster open dialogue and informed decision-making through communication of environmental information with management, employees and the public. We will work with governments and others in creating responsible environmental laws and regulations reflective of sound public policy.

Training

We will provide the training necessary for our employees to meet their environmental responsibilities. We will encourage and provide opportunities for employees to learn more about the environment and foster an atmosphere of creating cost-effective solutions that go beyond compliance.

EVs: Leading by Example

Consistent with our businesses’ commitment to transition their vehicle fleets, replacements or new purchases of passenger cars are fully electric. Sport utility vehicles, minivans and light trucks will transition to be fully electric as models become commercially available and their purchase aligns with our businesses’ timing to acquire new or replacement vehicles. PacifiCorp , MidAmerican Energy and NV Energy are expanding EV charging infrastructure along major highways and offering EV programs and rebates to customers who want to drive electric vehicles.

Property, Plant and Equipment

We are growing our renewable energy portfolio and are leading the way to a sustainable energy future for our customers. As of December 31, 2022, 90% of our overall net investment in property, plant and equipment was invested in assets not related to coal or natural gas generation.