Protections for a disappearing, funny-looking bird species are causing the BLM to take a second look at a cross-Nevada transmission line that is costing ratepayers billions.
Energy
President Donald Trump’s plan to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a raid isn’t likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices.
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has recommended a $1 million fine against NV Energy for attempting to pass repair costs onto ratepayers during its 2025 general rate case.
The Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection filed a petition for judicial review in the Clark County District Court in another attempt to overturn NV Energy’s demand charge.
The California Public Utilities Commission rejected a contract termination agreement between the Pacific Gas Electric Company and Solar Partners without prejudice, effectively forcing two units of the plant to remain open.
Las Vegas Valley real estate agents say solar panels have become a burden for some homesellers and are scaring off some homebuyers in the market.
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has officially denied the General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection’s petition for the regulatory body to reverse its decision.
The Bureau of Land Management has opened the public comment period for 11 parcels located in Nye County which could be leased for oil and gas purposes.
NV Energy’s mandatory demand charge will stay in place, according to a draft order from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, denying the petition from the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection to reverse its decision.
Las Vegas Valley gas prices are up 16 cents over the last month, surpassing the $4 per gallon mark for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel for the first time since 2024.