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.
Nevada Environmental Justice Coalition

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.

NV Energy plans to increase energy storage and infrastructure in the near future. By: Ryan Ketcham Posted 6:32 AM, Mar 21, 2025 https://www.ktnv.com/news/nv-energy-details-plans-for-the-future-but-locals-concerned-with-impending-price-hikes LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — NV Energy provided a look into the future on how they’re planning on keeping up with the high energy demands in our valley. Some locals tell me they’re not sold […]