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The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is a state agency that regulates public utilities (approximately 400 statewide) engaged in electric, natural gas, telephone, water and wastewater services; geothermal facilities; gas and electric “master meter” service at mobile home parks; and some propane systems. The PUCN also inspects Nevada’s railways for safety and monitors gas pipelines across the state. The PUCN does not regulate cooperatives or municipal-owned utilities.
Overview
Location
United States, Nevada, Carson City
Employees
51-200
Founded date
1911
Mentions in press and media 11
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| May 25, 2017 | One step closer: Nevada Assembly moves net-metering bill forward | C’mon, Nevada – you’re so close. As pv magazine reported 10 days ago, Nevada Assembly Bill (AB) 405, which nearly restores net metering in the state, was headed to the full Assembly after making it out of committee. Well, this week the full... |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Nevada Senate passes daily double of pro-solar bills unanimously | In a state most well-known for being the gambling capital of the United States, Nevada’s Senate just laid a daily double at the door of the Assembly as the Silver State tries to revive a rooftop solar industry that has struggled for the pas... |
| Feb 15, 2017 | Nevada bill would raise RPS to 80% by 2040 | Well, that’s one way to make a splash on your first day as the chair of the Energy Subcommittee in the Nevada Assembly. Assemblyman Chris Brooks, long a solar champion, used his first day in the chair to propose AB 206, a bill that would in... |
| Jan 13, 2017 | NV Energy asks PUC to reverse $2.92 million net-metering directive | Each time the never-ending Nevada net-metering negotiations drama seems to be over, a new spark causes them to flash like a supernova, bringing them back to the fore of the national debate on the practice. Yesterday, NV Energy, the state’s ... |
| Dec 23, 2016 | Nevada regulators reinstate net metering for Sierra Pacific | If there is one canard that refuses to die, it is the allegation that net-metered solar is imposing undue costs on other utility customers. While this has been disproven in studies commissioned by regulators and legislatures across the Unit... |
| Dec 6, 2016 | Utah utility’s rate proposal sparks passionate public backlash | Utah solar’s rate battle just got real: The Sundance Kid has blasted Rocky Mountain Power’s (RMP) plan to target solar users for extra fees. Robert Redford, well-known actor and solar proponent since 1975, penned a column for Time yesterday... |
| Nov 10, 2016 | Nevada takes first step to break NV Energy monopoly | More than 70% of Nevadans voted to take the first step to eliminate electricity monopolies in the state, striking a damaging blow to NV Energy’s longtime desire to hamper the solar industry within its service areas. Question 3, the constitu... |
| Oct 25, 2016 | 42 States (and DC) try to screw with solar | The NC Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) released its 50 States of Solar: Q3 2016 Quarterly Report today, and it documents 117 separate attempts by states to change laws affecting solar policy. Broadly, the changes occurred in seven c... |
| How the electricity utilities “use a little bit of political jiu-jitsu” to steal the sun | US electrical utilities are feeling pressure from distributed solar power and are proving that they will go to all ends to protect their monopoly positions. In Florida, the utilities are spending tens of millions of dollars to manipulate th... |
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FAQ about Public Utilities Commission of Nevada
When was Public Utilities Commission of Nevada founded?
Public Utilities Commission of Nevada was founded in 1911.
What has the press written about Public Utilities Commission of Nevada?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, among them “One step closer: Nevada Assembly moves net-metering bill forward” (May 25, 2017) and “Nevada Senate passes daily double of pro-solar bills unanimously” (Apr 27, 2017).
Is Public Utilities Commission of Nevada still active?
Yes, Public Utilities Commission of Nevada is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 5, 2018.