NV Energy Customers Protest Surge In Monthly Bills

Ratepayers, seniors, and local environmentalists in Reno, Nevada are protesting a proposed increase in monthly bill charges and the desire for more community solar options. The protesters are frustrated with the monopoly that NV Energy holds over the use of energy in the state. "I am frustrated that NV Energy has a monopoly on the sun," said Charlotte Cox, an advocate for community solar.

The company serves over 1.5 million consumers in Nevada and approximately 54 million annual tourists.

If the proposal is accepted, the new method could disproportionately affect low-income, fixed-income, or senior consumers who use less energy on average."... It may not be a lot of money to them, but it is a lot of money to other people," said B Fulkerson, the lead organizer for Third Act Nevada.

According to a filing with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada... NV Energy is seeking an additional $95 million in annual revenue.

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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Ratepayers, seniors and local environmentalists are protesting the potential surge in monthly bill charges and the desire for more community solar options. The protesters say they are frustrated with the so-called, "monopoly", which NV Energy holds over the use of energy. "I am frustrated that NV Energy has a monopoly on the sun," said Charlotte Cox, who advocates for community solar. The company serves more than 1.5 million consumers throughout Nevada and approximately 54 million annual tourists. If the proposal is accepted, the new method could trouble low-income, fixed-income, or senior consumers who, on average, use less energy. "It may not be a lot of money to them but it is a lot of money to other people," said B Fulkerson, the lead organizer for Third Act Nevada .