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Mayoral candidate to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
April 8, 2024 - 1:00pm

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Devan Doan, one of five primary candidates for Mayor of Carson City. Since graduating from UNR in 2014, Devan has made his mark in the renewable energy industry. Early voting for the June 11 primary starts on May 25th and will run through Friday, June 7th. The primary's top two will go on to the November 5th general election.

Nevada governor sets vision of a future economy in State of State address amid economic, health crisis

Gov. Steve Sisolak told Nevadans experiencing some of their darkest hours of economic and public health devastation that he has a plan to create more than 165,000 jobs over the next decade, launch new initiatives to retrain displaced workers and build out an economy based on clean energy, blockchain and other futuristic technologies.

Biden narrowly leads Trump, but major Nevada races too close to call after Election Day

Joe Biden maintains the slimmest of leads in Nevada over President Donald Trump, while the other major congressional, statewide and local races significantly narrowed early Wednesday morning.

Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners

Local non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.

House candidate Patricia Ackerman to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
October 19, 2020 - 12:00pm

The featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District (CD-2). An Emerge Nevada graduate, Patricia ran an aggressive Assembly campaign against District 39 Republican Jim Wheeler in 2018.

Recent NV Energy rate changes bring lower bills to Northern Nevada customers

NV Energy northern Nevada electric customers will see their monthly bills lowered by $2.30 a month beginning this month as a result of two rate decreases that went into effect on Oct. 1. This is the fourth time this year that northern Nevada customers have experienced a rate decrease.

Statewide ballot questions to be reviewed at Democratic tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
September 21, 2020 - 12:00pm

Sondra Cosgrove, President of the League of Women Voters of Nevada and Professor of History at the College of Southern Nevada, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. Her presentation, to be teleconferenced via Zoom from Las Vegas, will spotlight the five questions on the November ballot in terms of their history and substance as well as the reasoning behind the League's positions for or against passage.

Governor launches new State of Nevada Climate Initiative

CARSON CITY — On Monday, Gov. Steve Sisolak launched the new State of Nevada Climate Initiative to further advance Nevada’s efforts to address climate change.

House candidate Patricia Ackerman to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon

Event Date: 
August 17, 2020 - 12:00pm

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, Democratic candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District (CD-2). An Emerge Nevada graduate, Patricia ran an aggressive Assembly campaign against District 39 Republican Jim Wheeler in 2018.

The Indy Explains: Why NV Energy is pushing for a $2 billion statewide transmission upgrade

In the midst of an unexpected recession and staggering job losses across the country, NV Energy has proposed a massive new transmission infrastructure project that it says will create jobs, boost the economy and help promote renewable energy development.

Conservation partnership to enhance wildlife habitat, strengthen Nevada’s clean energy economy

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is excited to announce that Ormat Technologies, Inc and Crawford Cattle LLC are partnering to protect vital sagebrush habitat in Humboldt County while simultaneously advancing development of clean energy infrastructure for Nevada.

From criminal justice reform to Cannabis Compliance Board, new Nevada laws begin today

Laws implementing a wide range of criminal justice reforms, establishing a state board responsible for regulating marijuana and creating a payday loan database finally take effect Wednesday, more than a year after the 2019 legislative session ended.

NV Energy plan would cut bills by $2 a month for Northern Nevada residential customers

A Public Utilities Commission of Nevada telephonic consumer session will be held Thursday to discuss NV Energy rate reductions for customers. For Northern Nevada electric customers, the utility proposes to decrease rates an estimated $24.1 million or 3.47 percent across all rate classes, which would result in an estimated decrease in the average monthly residential bill of $2.09, or 2.92 percent.

NV Energy introduces renewable-based pricing plan for large businesses, customers

NV Energy’s longstanding plan to woo back large businesses and other major electric customers from leaving utility service now has a name, structural outline and a promise by the utility that the program won’t cost residential and other ratepayers.

NV Energy Requests $24 Million Rate Decrease Benefitting Northern Nevada Customers

NV Energy today made a rate filing with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) that if approved, will result in an overall $24.1 million rate decrease for northern Nevada electric customers effective October 1, 2020. This is the second rate reduction filed by NV Energy this month.

South Lake Tahoe Airport, city hall to run off solar power

Solar panels at the Lake Tahoe Airport have finally been installed and are set to go live next month. That will make this building the City’s first to run entirely off solar power.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 30, plus New Year's Eve happenings

As we head into the final Monday of 2019, we're looking at a slight chance of light snow in the morning as a weak weather system brushes the region. Events around the Carson City area include a driver's education class offered through Western Nevada College Continuing Education, a luncheon featuring Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, art activities and more.

House candidate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
December 30, 2019 - 11:30am

The featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.

NV Energy electric rate cut for Northern Nevada customers OK'd by commission

RENO — With the cost of living going up, it's good to hear when a bill will be going down. On Monday, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved plans to lower electric rates for Northern Nevada customers beginning Jan. 1, 2020.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Sept. 25

Jamming into the midweek, events lined up for Wednesday, Sept. 25 around the capital city include a Carson City Chamber's Soup's On luncheon with a primer on blockchain. The Northern Nevada Development Authority will host its monthly Business Edge meeting at Casino Fandango with a focus on Nevada's energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Also happening: Fusion cooking classes at Healthy Communities Coalition’s Dayton headquarters, plus the Veterans Resource Group will make a visit to the Dayton Food Pantry. There's also a Wine and Moondance Chocolate Pairing at Expresso Yourself inside the Brewery Arts Center, plus art workshops and showings, Salsa dancing and more.

NNDA's The Business Edge meeting Wednesday to focus on energy efficiency, sustainability initiatives in Nevada

Northern Nevada Development Authority will heat things up with a presentation by Southwest Gas at The Business Edge meeting in Carson City this Wednesday, Sept. 25. Southwest Gas will present business energy-cost saving tips, natural gas as an energy source, and their renewable energy initiatives in Nevada.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Sept. 16

Heading into first day of the work week and halfway into the month, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 will be quite a cool-down from the weekend, with gusty winds, a chance for showers and daytime high in the mid-60s. Activities include a presentation of the green dining district now being developed in Carson City, art showings, West Coast swing dancing, and more. Enjoy your day.

Green dining district organizer to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
September 16, 2019 - 11:30am

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Donna Walden, President of GreenUP!, a nonprofit that has established a green dining district along Carson Street. The district's purpose is to help restaurants reduce all waste streams, with a strong focus on food waste. Accompanying her will be Angela Bullentini Wolf of Gather, who will describe that restaurant's experience implementing green practices.

NNDA's Business Edge meeting Wednesday to feature NV Energy CEO

Event Date: 
August 28, 2019 - 7:30am

The Northern Nevada Development Authority will host its Business Edge breakfast series Wednesday in Douglas County. The topic is "Powering Business in Nevada" and features NV Energy CEO Doug Cannon.

Southwest Gas proposes $2.27 a month rate hike for Northern Nevada customers

Southwest Gas has proposed a rate hike amounting to an average increase of $2.27 per month for Northern Nevada residential customers. A consumer session will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27, to hear public comment regarding the annual rate adjustment application by the utility.

Nevada PUC joins three western utility commissions to address climate change

CARSON CITY — The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has joined three other Western public utility Commissions in signing a joint action framework that addresses climate change through cooperation to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.

The Business Edge: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Initiatives in Nevada

Event Date: 
September 25, 2019 - 11:30am

We are heating things up with a presentation by Southwest Gas at The Business Edge™. Southwest Gas will present business energy-cost saving tips, natural gas as an energy source, and their renewable energy initiatives in Nevada. Southwest Gas provides natural gas service to Nevada, Arizona, and parts of California to over 2 million customers.

NV Energy requests $5 million electric rate cut for northern Nevada customers

NV Energy filed its legally required general rate case with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada on Monday that requests a $5 million decrease in revenue requirement.

Las Vegas state senator spreads the gospel of renewable energy among colleagues

State Sen. Chris Brooks, a Las Vegas Democrat, has defined himself as a crusader for environmental issues, pushing bills that advance the cause of renewable energy …

Groups push for votes on Nevada renewable energy, public lands legislation

CARSON CITY — Friday is the deadline for bills to make it out of committee at the state Capitol, so conservation groups are drumming up support for those that address renewable energy and protection for wildlife habitat. Senate Bill 358 would require power companies to get 50 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2030.

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