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Dire warnings issued for rooftop-solar industry after new rates OK’d

State regulators on Tuesday approved a new rate structure for residential rooftop solar customers despite concerns from customers and industry officials that the changes are punitive and will end the industry in Nevada.

PUC official opposes rooftop-solar change sought by NV Energy

Continuing the long-running battle over the future of rooftop solar, a member of the Nevada Public Utilities Commission on Monday recommended against a demand charge sought by NV Energy and vehemently opposed by the rooftop solar industry.

Gaming companies want exit requests from Nevada Power reconsidered

All three Las Vegas gaming companies that won approval from state regulators earlier this month to leave as customers of Nevada Power Co. have asked for reconsideration of the decisions.

Proposed extension of tax credit for rooftop solar praised

A rooftop-solar official on Wednesday praised a proposed extension of a five-year tax credit for residential solar installations awaiting action in Congress but remained concerned that a pending decision in Nevada on a new net metering tariff could doom the industry here.

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Faraday electric car plant expected to make big impact in Las Vegas Valley

By the time the first Faraday Future rolls off the assembly line at the company’s 3 million-square-foot automobile plant at North Las Vegas’ Apex Industrial Park in late 2017, a large portion of the company’s 4,500 employees will be furnishing their new homes, buying groceries and living the Southern Nevada lifestyle.

How much does it cost to cover your house in Christmas lights?

Hundreds of residential lights will make the holiday season merry and ultrabright in the valley. Henderson’s Bob Sacco is adding to the wattage with a 5,000-light display that he began arranging Nov. 1 and built for two weeks.

Solar company sues Sandoval’s office over refusal to release text messages

A rooftop solar company on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Gov. Brian Sandoval to compel the release of public records sought in its inquiry into any discussions he or his staff have had with NV Energy lobbyists relating to net metering in Nevada.

Gasoline prices down, Las Vegas averaging $2.53 per gallon

Nevadans are gearing up to drive more and pay less for gasoline this holiday season, with significant savings as prices continue to fall, according to the latest AAA Fuel Gauge Report.

Solar industry presents petitions to PUC

The solar industry presented 31,650 signatures to the PUC at its meeting Wednesday asking the PUC to set long-term solar net metering rules that give Nevadans the ability to choose clean energy, and allow Nevada’s solar economy to continue to grow and create new jobs.

3 Strip gaming companies get OK to leave Nevada Power

State regulators on Wednesday gave their approval to three major Strip gaming companies to leave as customers of Nevada Power Co. to secure their own electricity supplies on the open market.

NV Energy files for expansion to serve Switch, Apple

NV Energy has filed requests with state regulators to expand two large-scale solar photovoltaic projects in Southern Nevada to serve the renewable energy goals and growth of data-storage companies Switch and Apple.

Regulators could decide soon on gaming companies’ exit from Nevada Power

CARSON CITY — Draft orders posted Wednesday by state regulators would allow three major gaming companies to leave as customers of Nevada Power Co. and secure their own electricity supplies on the open market, but only upon payment collectively of $126.6 million in exit fees.

Las Vegas, NV Energy enter three-year solar deal

Las Vegas may be going solar. City leaders on Tuesday announced a three-year deal with NV Energy they hope will see every city-owned streetlight, park, community center, fire station and public building powered by renewable energy by 2017.

Las Vegas working on new utilities deal with NV Energy

After a monthslong back-and-forth that included quiet threats to leave the grid, Las Vegas may soon reach a new utilities deal with NV Energy.

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