Turning cigarette butts into energy is one of the more innovative ways Allegiant Stadium and the Raiders achieved top-tier status for its sustainability efforts.
Energy
A new study shows that Nevada has one of the highest levels of solar jobs in the country.
NV Energy said its system will be able to keep air conditioners running, even though demand for power could reach an all-time high.
Several Nevada gaming companies submitted testimony that called into question the spending plans for NV Energy’s $373 million natural disaster protection plan.
Nevada’s largest utility spends millions to lease land in Nye County from the federal government in an area well-suited for solar development.
The Public Utilities Commission approved a plan by NV Energy to decrease rates in an attempt to help customers during the hottest months of the year.
Despite NV Energy asking for a slight rate decrease, many customers spoke out against the company over high electric bills during a consumer session.
Plans to build over 470 miles of transmission lines and a 2500+ acre solar farm in Clark County both took another step forward in BLM’s approval process.
Assembly Bill 524, a bill that directs utilities to build more in-state power generation, passed with overwhelming support on the last day of the legislative session.
Southwest Gas blamed the latest quarterly increase on the 12-month average cost of natural gas.
NV Energy maintains it needs more direction from the state Legislature on how it should reduce its reliance on the expensive energy open market.
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.
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.
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