Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Nevada Regulators OK Daily Demand Charge and Early Greenlink Cost Recovery

Critics warn of confusing bills that could burden solar and low-income households.

Overview

  • PUCN unanimously approved NV Energy’s first-of-its-kind mandatory daily demand charge for residential and small commercial customers, based on each day’s highest 15‑minute usage interval starting in April 2026.
  • Reporting differs on net‑metering changes, with solar advocates saying 15‑minute netting was approved while other outlets report Southern Nevada’s shift was denied and only limited changes were allowed for future Northern Nevada customers.
  • Regulators authorized recovery of 50% of recorded Greenlink construction costs to date, allocating roughly 70% of the project’s costs to Southern Nevada customers.
  • PUCN estimates indicate Southern Nevada residential customers will pay about $4.35 to $4.42 more per month related to Greenlink cost recovery.
  • Commissioners granted less than two‑thirds of NV Energy’s $224 million annual revenue request and ordered the utility to file detailed customer impact information by Oct. 1.