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Net metering rules may change Nevada’s green energy strategy

Nevada government and business leaders may have to shift at least part of their established economic development focus from renewable energy to other opportunities if new net metering rules drive the rooftop-solar business out of Nevada as predicted by industry officials.

Public funding would cover two-thirds of UNLV stadium costs

A domed stadium proposed for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas football team has a price tag of $1.2 billion, and developers would seek $780 million in public financing, according to a document provided by Las Vegas Sands Corp., which is leading a consortium behind the project.

Las Vegas Sands proposes $1B domed stadium; Adelson to meet with Raiders owner

Casino giant Las Vegas Sands Corp. will lead a consortium of investors planning to build a $1 billion domed stadium on 42 acres near the University of Nevada, Las Vegas that would house the school’s football team — and possibly a National Football League franchise.

Suen vs. Las Vegas Sands headed to second Supreme Court hearing

The behind-the-scenes dealing that allowed Las Vegas Sands Corp. to enter the lucrative Macau casino market will be the subject of a Nevada Supreme Court hearing Tuesday — the second time in almost six years that justices have considered the matter.

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NV Energy: Keep existing rooftop-solar customers on favorable rules

NV Energy announced Monday that it will propose to allow existing net energy metering customers with rooftop solar systems to remain on old, more favorable rules in a transition period as long as 20 years.

Life is Beautiful draws huge crowds, but runs in red ink

Life Is Beautiful has piled up more than $10 million in financial losses during its first three years, but the chief executive of the annual downtown Las Vegas music festival has a different take on the red ink.

Adult expo scraps seminar on consensual rights of porn stars

It isn’t often that the producers of the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo back away from controversy. The adult industry, which wrapped up its four-day trade show with its awards presentations for pornographic films on Saturday, prides itself on being on the cutting edge of technology and leaders in advocacy positions involving the sex trade.

Faraday economic incentive package OK’d

Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske can’t wait to get an up-close look at the place where Southern Nevada’s economic diversification efforts will kick into high gear.

Women’s influence shows everywhere at SHOT Show

Women’s influence on the firearm and hunting industries is reflected everywhere at the 38th annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show, or SHOT Show, at the Sands Expo and Convention Center this week.

Official: Reconsider ‘grandfathering’ in existing rooftop-solar customers

A state utility regulator has proposed that the issue of “grandfathering” in customers who installed rooftop solar systems before a new, less favorable net metering rate took effect Jan. 1 be given further consideration.

Wal-Mart Supercenter closure in Las Vegas hits customers hard

Wal-Mart Supercenter customers expressed shock, frustration and dismay Sunday night in the final hours before closure of the Nellis Boulevard store, one of the few grocery shopping venues for Nellis Air Force Base families and others who live nearby.