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Consumer advocates in Southern Nevada are pushing for long-term solutions to bring down the cost of utilities for local residents.

A Nevada utility company is arguing a new energy charge won’t increase monthly bills and possibly might lower them, but some Las Vegas customers aren’t buying the argument and instead are telling NV Energy to see them in court.

Community leaders, residents gather at Clark County Library to discuss keeping power bills low

The new fee structure would charge ratepayers based on the 15-minute period each day in which they use the most electricity.

Community and energy industry advocates are calling on Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to halt NV Energy’s controversial peak demand charge that is expected to increase some bills by $20 a month and is set to take effect in Southern Nevada on April 1.