Nevada

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) approved NV Energy’s proposal to join the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM), marking a milestone moment for the future of Western energy markets. EDAM is scheduled to go live on May 1 and will soon be overseen by the Regional Organization for Western Energy, a uniquely Western organization that will provide transparent, independent governance for real-time and day-ahead market services.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the Nevada PUC approved NV Energy’s first-of-its-kind mandatory daily demand charge for residential and small business customers. This fee is based on each customer’s highest 15-minute usage each day. United’s Sheila Hallstrom criticized the decision as undermining energy efficiency and affordability at a time of rising energy costs.

The Nevada Current reports that the Nevada PUC approved NV Energy’s new daily peak demand charge for residential and small business customers in Southern Nevada, alongside changes to net metering for rooftop solar in the north. United’s Sheila Hallstrom criticized the decision as undermining energy efficiency and affordability, and warned that it will raise bills for many customers.

United’s Callie McKenna covers key clean energy outcomes from the 2025 Nevada Legislative Session. She emphasizes Nevada’s critical role in the Western energy landscape, urging policymakers to build upon legislative momentum and pave the way for thoughtful, forward-looking energy policy.

The Nevada Current reports that the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ will raise energy costs, cut jobs, and threaten clean energy investment in Nevada. United’s Harry Godfrey warns of major setbacks, while United’s Emilie Olson points to ways state leaders can protect consumers and give them more control over their energy future.

Nevada Power, a subsidiary company of NV Energy, is proposing to add a mandatory daily demand charge, resulting in higher energy bills for its residential customers. United’s Sheila Hallstrom examines the risks with this plan and offers an alternative solution to lowering bills with more predictability: Time-of-Use Rates.

The Nevada Independent reports that proposed federal policy changes could jeopardize billions in renewable energy investments and thousands of jobs. United’s Harry Godfrey emphasized that the anticipated demand destruction from these cuts could undermine the economic viability of Nevada’s lithium industry, warning that the state’s clean energy investment forecasts may not endure under the proposed changes.

The Nevada Current reports that Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has acknowledged the positive impacts of federal programs and spending for the state, but despite this recognition, he has not actively defended these programs against federal rollbacks. United’s Harry Godfrey emphasized the widespread uncertainty that the federal funding freezes have caused for both businesses and individuals alike, raising concerns about the future of advanced energy initiatives that have contributed to Nevada’s economic growth.

The Nevada Independent reports on NV Energy’s decision to convert the North Valmy Generating Station from coal to natural gas instead of retiring it as originally promised. United’s Brian Turner criticized this decision, saying that NV Energy missed an opportunity to transition to renewable energy, and warned that this move will keep Nevada dependent on fossil fuels and burden ratepayers with the costs for decades.

The Nevada Independent reports on President Trump’s executive order to halt all Inflation Reduction Act disbursements. United’s Leah Rubin Shen warns that this freeze will hurt families, small businesses, and local economies.

In 2023, advanced energy employment nationwide increased by 4%, more than double the growth rate of the overall U.S. labor market. Advanced energy jobs surged from 2022 to 2023, with 4.1 million U.S. workers now working in the sector. Some of these gains were driven by the early impact of tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The Nevada Independent reports on the PUCN’s unanimous vote that denies NV Energy to raise the basic service charge for its Northern Nevada customers by 175 percent, instead awarding the utility just a fraction of its requested amount. The article quotes United’s Emilie Olson, who praised the PUCN’s decision to implement a modest rate increase, highlighting its commitment to consumer affordability and protection for Northern Nevadan ratepayers.