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Nevada expands EV charging network
Rural areas of Nevada and segments of Interstate 15 will soon be receiving electric vehicle charging sites through the second phase expansion of the Nevada Electric Highway project, which has been growing across the state since 2015.
Nevada to require emissions reduction plan
The governor of Nevada signed an executive order Nov. 22 that requires state agencies, specifically the transportation sector, to submit a strategy for reducing greenhouse gases by December 1, 2020, in line with the energy commitments the state has previously set.
Nevada GreenEnergy Rider to benefit large power users
Large commercial customers, such as casinos and government entities, in Nevada may soon be able to take advantage of additional renewable energy resources and reduce the cost of their electric service under a new program in development with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
Nevada governor restores net metering, vetos clean energy standard, community solar bills
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval on June 15 signed Assembly Bill 405, restoring the state's net metering rates close to retail for rooftop solar customers.
Solar companies prepare to flock back into Nevada
Following the passage of a series of clean energy industry-friendly bills by the Nevada Legislature, at least three solar companies have announced plans to restart operations in the state if and when Gov. Brian Sandoval signs them into law.
Nevada lawmakers pass bills to restore net metering, raise renewables standard, launch community solar
Evidence of a shift in clean energy policies in Nevada, the state Legislature this week passed a series of industry-backed bills that will increase the state's use of renewable energy and customer access to it.
Corporate heavyweights back Nevada clean energy bill
Five of Nevada's largest employers — Dignity Health, eBay, Levi Strauss & Co., Switch and Unilever — have thrown their weight behind legislation that would increase the state's renewable energy standard.
Google files for utility service alternatives in Nevada
Among the bold steps Google Inc. is making to accelerate the transition to renewable energy, the company has added its name to a growing list of corporations looking for alternatives to electricity service from Nevada utility NV Energy.
Views from the top: How Switch is leveraging the power of end users for energy independence
In this Smart Energy Decisions exclusive, Switch executive vice president of strategy Adam Kramer discusses the push to deregulate Nevada's electricity market and the collective power of commercial and industrial energy users.
Nevada governor announces deregulation committee
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has begun the formation of a committee tasked with creating a framework for deregulating the state's electricity market.
Nevada bill calls for 80% renewables by 2040
A Democratic lawmaker in Nevada has proposed legislation to more aggressively ramp up the state's renewable portfolio standard.
Caesars files to stop buying power from NV Energy
Toward the end of an already tough year for Nevada's largest utility, NV Energy, yet another of its largest customers has filed with state regulators for permission to buy its power elsewhere.
Reno resort joins group of Nevada casinos looking to unbundle utility service
Las Vegas-based utility NV Energy Inc. may be on its way to losing another large power customer.
Switch goes after Nevada regulators, NV Energy for $30M, permission to exit service
Las Vegas-based data center company Switch, which was denied permission to leave its electric utility in 2015, has filed a lawsuit against that utility and its state regulators.
Las Vegas casinos doubling down on renewables, energy efficiency
MGM Resorts, Wynn and Las Vegas Sands are looking to add more renewable energy at their facilities.
SEIA head talks Clean Power Plan, net metering with Bloomberg News
Solar Energy Industries Association President and CEO Rhone Resch recently discussed the U.S. EPA's Clean Power Plan and the net metering debate in Nevada in a interview with Bloomberg.
