The fundraising lead is split in the 10 competitive races where both parties’ establishments have endorsed candidates.

Utility bills comprise an oversized portion of the expenses for low-income households and persons living on fixed incomes. Too many need to make the difficult choice between turning on the heater or buying groceries.

It seems though, that recent decisions have favored the utilities over ratepayers. It is concerning that Nevadans are footing the bill for high profits and extra expenses from Nevada’s two energy monopolies. 

It’s not everything, but an analysis of fundraising since 2016 revealed more than two thirds of winners had an early fundraising lead.

Residents and watchdog groups are asking state regulators to deny a proposed rate increase by Southwest Gas, saying it will financially cripple some Nevadans.

What is Gov. Joe Lombardo’s strategy to address climate change? Based on his actions so far, he is thwarting Nevada’s clean energy transition. In July, ... he withdrew Nevada’s participation in the U.S. Climate Alliance.

Our community is filled with people like my parents, retired military veterans who were drawn to the area because of its proximity to Nellis Air Force Base. Now they struggle with fixed incomes, older homes and soaring energy bills.

With the Legislature’s biennial 120-day session over, this edition of the Indy Environment newsletter looks at what measures made it to the governor’s desk and what legislation did not.

NV Energy is seeking a stronger legislative mandate and a message from the Legislature to state regulators to make it clear that closing that open market position is a priority. Sanchez said that could even include raising the Renewable Portfolio Standard.

The bill’s introduction marks the culmination of months of negotiations involving NV Energy, bill sponsor Assemblyman Howard Watts (D-Las Vegas), large energy customers and environmental groups.

During the 2022 election cycle, Nevada lawmakers raised a record $13 million through thousands of big-money contributions (those greater than $200) from a variety of groups and entities including unions, real estate developers, major companies and lawyers.

Nevadans need cleaner and more affordable energy choices, but right now, families like mine don’t have them. We’re stuck with Southwest Gas.

Unlike previous elections in which NV Energy was the dominant political fundraising force among energy companies in the state, the 2022 cycle saw Southwest Gas emerge as the industry’s top legislative contributor, giving more than $196,000 to NV Energy’s nearly $185,000.

In a shift of state policy, Gov. Joe Lombardo released an executive order Monday announcing that his administration supports natural gas as part of the state’s energy mix and will review the climate strategy developed under Gov. Steve Sisolak's administration.

This week’s Indy Environment looks at NV Energy’s plan to build two natural gas turbines, a proposal that is pending before state utility regulators.

With lawmakers convening for the 82nd legislative session, this week’s Indy Environment newsletter looks at how legislators are weighing one of the state’s most pressing issues: water.

This week’s holiday edition of the Indy Environment newsletter looks at four environmental issues to watch in 2023. Among them are the ongoing drought and a transition from fossil fuels.

This week’s Indy Environment looks at the main points from a three-day Colorado River conference held in Las Vegas as the water users face an ongoing crisis and looming cuts.

With the primary election dust starting to settle, legislative race results began to shed light on which candidates will be in the spotlight come November.

This week’s Indy Environment newsletter focuses on the drought and how Nevada officials are preparing for the wildfire season this year.