Public Utilities Commission of Nevada

NV Energy general rate cases: Both Nevada Power and Sierra Pacific Power are anticipated to file or are in active review of general rate cases seeking cost recovery for large-scale renewable generation additions, battery storage projects, and grid hardening capital under Nevada's Renewable Portfolio Standard mandate requiring 50% renewables by 2030.

Hyperscale data center load growth: Unprecedented electricity demand from AI-driven data centers in the Las Vegas and Reno corridors is straining transmission capacity and forcing PUCN to address cost allocation for new transmission infrastructure — specifically who bears interconnection upgrade costs between large industrial customers and the general ratepayer base.

Customer Choice Act (AB 74) administration: PUCN continues to oversee the exit fee and stranded cost methodology for large commercial and industrial customers seeking to depart NV Energy for competitive suppliers, with ongoing litigation and rulemaking on the calculation of fully allocated costs and impacts on remaining customers.

Southwest Gas decarbonization pressure: PUCN is weighing gas utility long-term resource planning obligations amid state climate goals, including potential requirements for Southwest Gas to model demand reduction scenarios associated with building electrification and hydrogen blending pilots.

Wildfire mitigation and grid resilience: Following western wildfire risk escalations, PUCN has initiated proceedings requiring NV Energy to file updated Wildfire Mitigation Plans with cost recovery mechanisms, drawing comparisons to California's model and raising questions about appropriate rate treatment for proactive infrastructure undergrounding.