Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition

Southern Nevada advocates push for long-term solutions to help lower locals’ utility bills

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

Power bill fight puts company in spotlight

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…

Las Vegas advocates oppose NV Energy demand charge at town hall

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

Nevadans speak out on high gas, utility bills

Affordability was the hot topic this week at a town hall meeting in Las Vegas, and it's expected to be top of the agenda, alongside tax policy, when President Donald…

Ozone pollution spikes amid Las Vegas heatwave

Las Vegas has some of the worst air quality in the United States, but extreme heat is making conditions even worse — particularly when it comes to ozone pollution.

Nevada utility delays rollout of rate plan that could hike power bills

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

Dangerous March heat wave may catch Southern Nevadans off guard

It may be the waning days of winter, but Southern Nevadans will be thrown into what will feel like the throes of a blistering — and potentially deadly — summer…

Politics of power: NV Energy’s demand charge could sway race for governor, says expert 

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…