Nevada

Lochsa Engineering
Nev. Regulators OK Controversial Gas-fired Peaker
State regulators approved NV Energy’s controversial plan to build a 400-MW gas-fired peaker in Southern Nevada that the utility says is needed for reliability.
Tesla
Tesla Projects Take Lion’s Share of Nevada Development Incentives
Tesla has been gobbling up economic development incentives in Nevada, including the entire Northern Nevada allocation for an electric rate rider program.
Lithium Americas
GM to Invest $650M in Controversial Nev. Lithium Project
GM plans to invest $650 million in a proposed lithium mine in northern Nevada — funding that depends on the resolution of a lawsuit filed by environmentalists.
Ioneer
Nev. Lithium Project Close to Securing $700M DOE Loan
A Nevada mining project that could produce enough lithium for 370,000 EVs a year has received a conditional loan offer of $700 million from the DOE.
Nikola Corp.
Supporters See Strong Potential in SW Hydrogen Hub
Energy leaders in Arizona and Nevada have partnered on a clean hydrogen hub proposal that supporters say has many of the right pieces to win federal funding.
Nevada Dept. of Transportation
Nevada Panel Recommends Road Usage Charge for ZEVs
A Nevada advisory panel is recommending the state adopt a mileage-based road usage charge for ZEVs to replace lost gas tax revenues.
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Incumbents Successful in Most Contested Governors’ Races
Democrats backing aggressive climate policies won or were leading in eight of 12 of the most contested gubernatorial races after voting Tuesday.
FERC
FERC Tech Conference Highlights Regulatory Gaps on Transmission Oversight
FERC's technical conference highlighted gaps between the commission, state regulators and RTOs in their oversight of transmission planning.
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Western Markets Exploratory Group Shares Views
The Western Markets Exploratory Group made a rare public presentation at CREPC-WIRAB of its behind-the-scenes work evaluating market options for the West.
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NV Energy Seeks Recovery of RTO-related Expenses
NV Energy is seeking approval from Nevada regulators to establish an account for tracking expenses related to its efforts to join an RTO by 2030.

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