An assemblyman plans to introduce a bill that would direct NV Energy to generate more clean power in-state and buy less energy from elsewhere.
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The Public Utilities Commission denied approval for part of an NV Energy plan meant to help Nevada reduce its use of coal.
The utility shared a plan to reduce electricity rates starting in July as consumers get ready for triple-digit summer temperatures.
The Nevada Mining Association is looking for new leadership as the industry prepares to play a key role in the development of renewable energy and electric vehicles.
The state’s largest utility firm, NV Energy, no longer wants to combine its two subsidiaries, more than a year after it first filed plans for the merger.
Southwest Gas will increase rates starting July 1, raising the company’s revenue in Nevada by about $11.8 million.
As temperatures reach triple-digits, there are a number of things ratepayers can do to help trim utility bills.
The Greenlink Nevada project will place more than 500 miles of transmission lines in the state to help improve reliability and create access to renewable energy.
The EV Charging Summit and Expo wants to become a national trade show that grows with the EV industry.
Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo issued an executive order Monday outlining the state’s energy future, drawing a sharp contrast with the energy goals of his Democratic predecessor.
The Public Utilities Commission said the utility did not prove its plan had a reasonable budget for ratepayers to cover, approving just $70.1 million.
Critics say the plan to construct two natural gas turbines in Clark County for $353 million will raise utility bills for customers.
The utility submitted a proposal to spend $373 million to protect its infrastructure against extreme weather and other events.
Southwest Gas filed plans to raise customer rates in April, and it’s the highest increase compared to the most recent quarterly rate hikes.
The electric carmaker is set to receive the tax abatements over the next 20 years after members of a state workforce development board approved the proposal.