BOULDER CITY, NEV. (Oct. 15, 2025) – The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the State of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations recognizes the Desert Star Energy Center in Boulder City, Nevada for successful renewal as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) participant. The program recognizes employers and workers who have implemented effective safety and health management systems and maintain injury and illness rates below national Bureau of Labor Statistics averages for their industry.
This is Desert Star Energy Center’s fourth VPP recertification, and 16th consecutive year as a VPP Star worksite. Desert Star Energy Center has developed a longstanding relationship with SCATS, working with the team to continuously improve worksite safety.
“Safety is foundational to our culture, and the Desert Star Energy Center team is grateful for the collaboration with SCATS over the past several years,” said Kevin Lampman, Plant Manager at Desert Star Energy Center. “Seeking continuous improvement has become an ingrained way of life at Desert Star. We are never comfortable with the status quo, and our team members are continuously striving to find ways to make activities safer.”
Desert Star Energy Center is part of an elite group of businesses that have achieved VPP status by maintaining exemplary health and safety protocols to prevent fatalities, injuries and illnesses. Participation in the program provides incentives and support to employers to develop, implement and continuously improve programs at their worksite(s). By taking these proactive measures, businesses can reduce accident costs and ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) health and safety standards.
“Desert Star Energy Center’s participation in VPP demonstrates their continued commitment to strengthening their culture of safety and employee wellbeing,” said Todd Schultz, Chief Administrative Officer for SCATS. “It’s a privilege to have a longtime relationship with a team so dedicated to worksite safety, and we’re proud to partner with them.”
SCATS consultants provide employers with confidential hazard identification, program development, implementation assistance and training.
Businesses interested in VPP or other safety recognition initiatives can contact SCATS at 775-688-3730 (Reno) or 702-486-9140 (Las Vegas). For more information or to schedule free training courses, call 1-877-4SAFENV or visit 4safenv.state.nv.us.
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Media note: Photos of the Desert Star Energy Center team celebrating their Voluntary Protection Program award are available for download here. Media interested in an interview with a SCATS expert can contact Olive Giner, olive.giner@kps3.com, 702-301-6031.
About San Diego Gas & Electric:
SDG&E is an innovative energy delivery company that provides clean, safe and reliable energy to better the lives of the people it serves in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The company is committed to creating a sustainable future by increasing energy delivered from low or zero-carbon sources; accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles; and investing in innovative technologies to ensure the reliable operation of the region’s infrastructure for generations to come. SDG&E is a recognized leader in its industry and community, as demonstrated by being named Corporate Partner of the Year at the San Diego Business Journal’s Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards and receiving PA Consulting’s ReliabilityOne® Award for Outstanding Reliability Performance for 19 consecutive years. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), a leading North American energy infrastructure company. For more information, visit SDGEtoday.com or connect with SDG&E on social media @SDGE.
About Nevada SCATS
The Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS), part of Nevada’s Division of Industrial Relations, provides free and confidential consultation and safety services to assist businesses in Nevada to be in compliance with OSHA standards. SCATS helps Nevada businesses keep their employees safe and offers on-site consultation services designed to help employers recognize and control potential safety and health hazards at their workplaces, improve their safety and health programs, and assist in training employees. SCATS also offers Workplace Safety and Health Training classes in Northern and Southern Nevada. Bilingual services are also available. Visit 4safenv.state.nv.us.
Funding Statement:
The Nevada On-Site Consultation program (SCATS), at the time of initial publication of this document (10/2024), is funded by a cooperative agreement for $1,025,411 federal funds, which constitutes 25.7% percent of the program budget. 0% percent, or $ 0.00 of the program budget, is financed through non-governmental sources.
Media contact: Olive Giner, KPS3, olive.giner@kps3.com, 702-301-6031