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The Nevada Independent reports on NV Energy's proposal to implement a mandatory daily demand charge on Southern Nevada customers, basing bills on their highest 15-minute energy use each day. United’s Sheila Hallstrom called the plan unprecedented and costly, and cautioned against applying an untested billing structure to every customer.

The Nevada Current reports that NV Energy is seeking to make demand pricing charges mandatory for all customers, potentially adding between $20 to $38 to the average monthly bill for Southern Nevada residents. United's Sheila Hallstrom pointed out that this plan could actually penalize and increase costs for customers that have already taken advantage of independent energy solutions.

The Nevada Independent reports that proposed federal policy changes could jeopardize billions in renewable energy investments and thousands of jobs. United's Harry Godfrey emphasized that the anticipated demand destruction from these cuts could undermine the economic viability of Nevada's lithium industry, warning that the state's clean energy investment forecasts may not endure under the proposed changes.

The Nevada Current reports that Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has acknowledged the positive impacts of federal programs and spending for the state, but despite this recognition, he has not actively defended these programs against federal rollbacks. United's Harry Godfrey emphasized the widespread uncertainty that the federal funding freezes have caused for both businesses and individuals alike, raising concerns about the future of advanced energy initiatives that have contributed to Nevada's economic growth.

The Nevada Independent reports on NV Energy's decision to convert the North Valmy Generating Station from coal to natural gas instead of retiring it as originally promised. United's Brian Turner criticized this decision, saying that NV Energy missed an opportunity to transition to renewable energy, and warned that this move will keep Nevada dependent on fossil fuels and burden ratepayers with the costs for decades. 

The Nevada Independent reports on President Trump's executive order to halt all Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) disbursements. United's Leah Rubin Shen warns that this freeze will hurt families, small businesses, and local economies.

The Nevada Independent reports on the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada's (PUCN) unanimous vote that denies NV Energy to raise the basic service charge for its Northern Nevada customers by 175 percent, instead awarding the utility just a fraction of its requested amount. The article quotes United's Emilie Olson, who praised the PUCN's decision to implement a modest rate increase, highlighting its commitment to consumer affordability and protection for Northern Nevadan ratepayers. 

Nevada Current reports on the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada's (PUCN) vote to reject NV Energy's proposal to triple the basic service charge from $16.50 to $44.50. The article quotes United's Emilie Olson, who touts this as a victory for consumer protection and for green energy,

United’s Emilie Olson and Harry Godfrey talk to The Nevada Independent about the bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act and highlight how it aims to streamline permitting processes for energy projects in Nevada. 

RTO Insider covered Advanced Energy United's latest report, Moving the Needle on DERs and VPPs in Nevada, suggesting NV Energy's VPP market potential could rise from 134 MW this year to 1,230 MW by 2035. Despite this, NV Energy is not fully utilizing VPPs in its resource planning, which could be a missed opportunity to reduce reliance on new gas-fired power generation.