Energy

Wind damage knocks NV Energy project off schedule: Friday, February 3, 2012; By Steve Green; NV Energy said Friday that recent wind damage would delay completion of its $510 million One Nevada Transmission Line that will connect the electricity grids in Southern and Northern Nevada.

Power outage prompts lockdown at county jail: Friday, January 27, 2012; By Gregan Wingert; A power outage on Friday prompted a lockdown at the Clark County Detention Center, Metro Police said.

Commission: Store nuclear waste where it's wanted: Thursday, January 26, 2012; NUCLEAR ENERGY:; By Karoun Demirjian; Nuclear waste should be stored in places where there is consent, not opposition, the U.S. Energy Secretary was told today by a commission that was assigned by the president to review the nation’s approach to storing nuclear fuel.

Obama: 'We are the Saudi Arabia of natural gas': Thursday, January 26, 2012; ENERGY: President's speech in Las Vegas highlights nation's energy potential; By Joe Schoenmann; President Barack Obama proposed major energy policy initiatives in Las Vegas this morning, including a plan to open 38 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil exploration and development of natural gas resources in the United States. Flanked by two massive natural gas tankers at a United Parcel Service facility south of McCarran International Airport, Obama told some 200 people that the United States sits over enough natural gas that, if developed, it could provide a relatively carbon-clean energy source for 100 years.

Why Las Vegas is crucial in Obama's natural-gas crusade: Thursday, January 26, 2012; By Karoun Demirjian; When he speaks to an assembly of employees at a UPS facility in Las Vegas today, President Barack Obama will be christening the opening of the country’s first multistate, natural gas-powered transit corridor, and laying out the road map for a greater domestic energy strategy.

Some 200 laid off at North Las Vegas Amonix solar plant: Wednesday, January 25, 2012; By Aida Ahmed; Just seven months after California-based solar power company Amonix Inc. opened its largest manufacturing plant, in North Las Vegas, the company’s contractor has laid off nearly two-thirds of its workforce.

After State of Union, Obama to hit Las Vegas to expound on agenda: Tuesday, January 24, 2012; By Karoun Demirjian; President Barack Obama makes his annual stop at the congressional podium tonight to give the country his current assessment of and future vision for the State of the Union. Then almost immediately, he will take that message on the road, bringing it on a five-stop tour that includes Las Vegas.

NV Energy proposes fee for opting out of smart meter program: Wednesday, January 18, 2012; By Cy Ryan; NV Energy customers who don’t want smart meters at their homes should be able to withdraw without any costs, representatives of consumer and senior citizens groups say.

Commission takes what could be first-ever swing at NV Energy pay scale: Sunday, January 8, 2012; Business:; By David McGrath Schwartz; State regulators took a bold swipe at the salaries and bonuses of NV Energy executives last month, as they reviewed and ruled on the utility’s case for raising electricity rates.

Why a power rate hike was inevitable: Wednesday, December 28, 2011; Residential bills are set to rise 10-15 percent; By David McGrath Schwartz; Nevadans’ base residential electricity rates will go up on the first of the year, likely by double digits. That would be about a $15-per-month hit on today’s average utility bill of about $140 a month.

Residential power rates rising 10-11 percent after state OKs increase: Wednesday, December 21, 2011; By Cy Ryan; CARSON CITY – The state Public Utilities Commission authorized NV Energy to raise its rates, with the increase on an average single-family home in Las Vegas an estimated 10-11 percent. The electric utility had sought an increase of more than 20 percent.

Obama signs Hoover Dam power allocation bill: Tuesday, December 20, 2011; By Karoun Demirjian; President Barack Obama signed the Hoover Power Allocation Act into law today, cementing an electric power-sharing agreement that will be in place until 2067.

County approves land sale for Chinese company's 'eco-city': Tuesday, December 20, 2011; CLARK COUNTY:; By Joe Schoenmann; Clark County commissioners approved today the sale of 9,000 acres near Laughlin to a Chinese energy company, which plans to build a massive solar energy array and manufacturing facility on the site. In approving the project, commissioners set benchmarks that ENN Mojave Energy must reach in the coming years or the land and will return to the county.

County to sign off on land sale for solar power complex in Laughlin: Tuesday, December 20, 2011; By Joe Schoenmann; The sale of 9,000 acres of county land near Laughlin, which is likely to be approved by the Clark County Commission today, represents a small step toward development of a massive solar power complex by its Chinese backers.

Boulder City signs lease agreement for solar power plant: Wednesday, December 14, 2011; By Sun Staff; Boulder City officials today signed a 50-year lease agreement with Korean Midland Power Company to develop a 250 to 350 megawatt solar generation facility, the company announced.