The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) has issued a final order regarding NV Energy’s three-year resource plan, which takes a positive step forward by holding NV Energy accountable and valuing distributed energy resources such as local solar and storage as cost-effective. measures.
In the decision, the PUCN mandates more regular and substantive interactions with stakeholders, with the aim of ensuring that resource planning is thoroughly discussed and feedback is incorporated. In addition, NV Energy has been instructed to improve its behind-the-meter storage (BTM) reporting in future Demand Side Management (DSM) updates and to include additional benefits from local energy sources in the upcoming Distributed Resource Plan update ( DRP). September 2025.
“The Nevada Public Utilities Commission’s recent decision represents a pivotal moment for clean energy in our state, setting a standard for responsibility and inclusivity in resource planning,” said Claudine Custodio, Vote Solar regulatory director for Interior West. “By valuing distributed energy resources, such as local solar and storage, and amplifying stakeholder voices, we will not only pave the way for a sustainable future, but also ensure that all Nevadans benefit from a cleaner and more resilient electricity grid.”
The PUCN agreed with Vote Solar’s recommendation for adjustments to NV Energy’s analysis, including extending the review period to 20 years and considering factors such as system losses and tax implications. These guidelines underscore NV Energy’s need to correct past mistakes and be transparent in its planning process to better serve ratepayers.
“While this recent order makes us hopeful about the direction the PUCN is taking, our work in Nevada is far from done,” Custodio said. “The approved new gas-fired power stations and the limited budgets for the transport electrification plan within the order remind us that there is still much to improve. We will continue our advocacy and help move Nevada toward a cleaner and fairer future.”
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