Public Utilities Commission approves NV Energy projects

NV Energy is removing coal from its portfolio and adding additional transmission infrastructure after receiving approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada on March 1.

The projects were included as part of the fifth amendment to the company’s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan and went through a public process with the commission.

This order allows NV Energy to move forward with ceasing coal operations at North Valmy Generating Station – the company’s final coal plant in its portfolio and transition to a cleaner natural gas-fueled plant by the end of 2025.

The order also approved NV Energy’s plan to build additional transmission infrastructure to support continued growth in the state, including in the Apex area in the city of North Las Vegas.

NV Energy also received conditional approval to begin developing the Sierra Solar project in Northern Nevada, which will provide renewable generation for customers throughout Nevada.

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