Nevada Energy ups prices and bullies customers
CARSON CITY — NV Energy is divesting from coal and investing in natural gas and renewable energy. The announcement spurred fear of price raises. Nevadans already pay nearly the highest power rates in the Mountain West region. The $104.10 average monthly bill comes in second only to Arizona, where residents pay an average of $118.62 per month. So what’s driving energy costs in this state?
Nevada ranks 41st in the nation in energy usage but has the 18th highest energy rate in the nation. Now it is introducing Smart meters. Nevada is supposedly one of those states with a smart meter ‘opt out’ policy. On the ground, however, the reality is a little different.
Mona Orkoulas lives in the mountains outside Las Vegas, Nevada, where she works in real estate. Like many Americans she has been impacted by the downturn in the economy and is struggling to make ends meet. She has always paid her bills on time, and makes protecting her health a priority.
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