Las Vegas hearing on Southwest Gas rates postponed as PUCN explores larger sites
The Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition slammed the PUCN on June 16 after people were shut out of a hearing on NV Energy’s controversial daily demand charge. Only 50 people were…
EDITORIAL: PUC should welcome public input, not discourage it
Photo: Dr. Mary House, in orange, is seen on video talking about NV Energy during the general consumer session held by Public Utilities Commission on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in…
NV Energy’s pledge to compare bills with and without peak demand charge fizzles
“If this new charge is too complicated for the utility company to calculate our bills after nine months, how could ratepayers ever expect to reasonably predict our own bills?” asked…
PUC tactics designed to dissuade comment, reflect lack of accountability, say observers
“We are asking the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to be accessible and accountable to the public they claim to serve,” Jackie Spicer of the Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition said…
Will a new Nevada law to prevent heat deaths work? Planning is underway
Nevada’s biggest cities and counties are changing their master plans to comply with a state law that takes effect this year, but new language alone may not have much tangible…
Switch’s plan to add another data center to Las Vegas HQ moves forward
“This proposal should be viewed in the context of a rapidly expanding data center industry in our state, not as a single isolated building,” said Jackie Spicer with the Nevada…
Utility Customers Disrupt Summit of Utility Executives over Rising Electricity Costs and Utility Profits
Press conference in Las Vegas calls for greater utility accountability amid data-center frenzy and record-breaking utility company profits LAS VEGAS — Utility customers, faith leaders and community organizations from across the country…
Advocates Host Press Conference Outside Las Vegas Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, Calling for Faster Transition to Electric Trucks
Today, a group of environmental, health, and environmental justice advocates hosted a press conference outside of the Las Vegas Convention Center during the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo to highlight the benefits…
