MGM Resorts listed among top green companies in U.S.

By Howard StutzLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

October 21, 2011 - 1:02 am

MGM Resorts International was listed among Newsweek magazine's 500 most environmentally responsible companies in the United States.

The honor marked the second consecutive year the casino operator made the list. MGM Resorts was the highest ranking company among casino operators and was ranked as the third most highly rated hotel company on the list.

Newsweek's rankings were produced with two environmental research firms, Trucost and Sustainalytics. MGM Resorts moved from No. 174 overall in 2010 to No. 157 in this year's rankings.

Attorney general’s office makes another attempt to overturn NV Energy’s new demand charge

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

December 11, 2025 - 12:55 pm

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.

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Ivanpah solar plant off Interstate 15 to remain open

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

December 5, 2025 - 3:39 pm

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.

Rooftop solar panels could be a hindrance for homesellers, real estate agents say

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

November 24, 2025 - 10:25 am

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.

Commission denies AG’s office petition to overturn NV Energy demand charge

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

November 18, 2025 - 3:46 pm

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.

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Feds to offer 11 oil and gas leases in Nevada

By Patrick Blennerhassett / RJ

November 18, 2025 - 6:00 am

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.

Some NV Energy customers are seeing a decrease in their energy bills beginning in October — w ...

NV Energy’s new demand charge likely to stay in place despite objections

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

November 17, 2025 - 2:02 pm

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 spike, surpassing $4 per gallon mark. Is relief on the way?

By Mick Akers / RJ

November 12, 2025 - 9:58 am

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.

NV Energy overcharged customers by $65M

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

November 7, 2025 - 10:50 am

NV Energy revealed a new estimate on how much it overcharged customers from 2002 to 2017 as part of an ongoing investigation into a billing error.

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New nuke tests won’t include blasts, energy secretary says

By Aamer Madhani The Associated Press

November 3, 2025 - 8:53 am

New tests of the U.S. nuclear weapons system ordered up by President Donald Trump will not include nuclear explosions, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday.

Here’s how your NV Energy bill changed in October

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

November 3, 2025 - 8:04 am

NV Energy has changed it rates as of Oct. 1, affecting all ratepayers in Southern Nevada.