Electric

Alternative Ratemaking Investigation

The PUCN opened Docket 19-06008 in response to Senate Bill 300 (2019). SB 300 requires the PUCN to adopt regulations for an electric utility to apply for approval of an alternative ratemaking plan. More info . . .

Regulatory Duties

The PUCN has broad regulatory authority to implement the Stateâ€™s energy policies, including developing renewable energy resources within Nevada and promoting energy conservation, while promoting safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates. TheÂ PUCN's primary electric utility regulatory activities include:

Establishing the rates charged by an electric utility for service.
Evaluating the utilityâ€™s long and short-term plans for generation and transmission to fulfill its obligation to serve the retail customers located in its service territory.
Issuing permits for the construction of utility facilities in certain circumstances.
Authorizing the issuance of security transactions.

The PUCN regulates theÂ operations of Sierra Pacific Power Company and Nevada Power Company, both of which conduct business as NV Energy. The PUCN regulates the service territories, but not the rates or service quality of municipally-ownedÂ or cooperative electric utilities.

Check Your Regulatory Status

If you are a current electric or geothermal company in Nevada and want to check the status of your annual reports, assessments and payments, and other regulatory obligations, click here.