Energy
RENO — Seven windmills installed by the city of Reno in the past two years have not produced as much energy as promised, but city officials say they are learning more about the best locations for future efforts to harness the breeze.
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada on Wednesday approved an opt-out program for ratepayers opposed to NV Energy’s NV Energize smart-meter initiative. But commissioners gave NV Energy 60 days to file fees for consumers who leave NV Energize.
The Boulder City Council has agreed to lease the last 884 acres out of about 8,000 acres set aside for solar energy development. Korean Western Power, or KOWEPO, prevailed over five other companies to get the lease.