The proposals will be considered for energy derived from solar, geothermal, biomass, wind and other resources eligible for portfolio energy credits under Nevada renewable energy law. Nevada’s renewable portfolio standard stands at 12% of the total amount of retail electricity sales and increases to 15% in 2011 and to 25% in 2025.
NV Energy currently has more than 1,200MW of geothermal, solar, wind, biomass, small hydro, and waste-heat recovery under contract that are either in commercial operation or in the project development stage.
Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, NV Energy is a holding company with principal subsidiaries, Nevada Power and Sierra Pacific Power, doing business as NV Energy. The company provides a energy services and products to approximately 2.4 million citizens of Nevada.
