Signed by Governor Steve Sisolak

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases spending on electric vehicle infrastructure, accelerates construction of a massive transmission project, and requires that the state join a regional transmission organization (RTO) by 2030.

Highlights:

• Alleges accelerating the use of electric vehicles will help preserve Nevada’s climate and help protect Nevadans from unhealthy air pollution (Sec. 1-5).

• Requires an electric utility in this State to file with the Commission, as part of the distributed resources plan, to submit a plan to accelerate transportation electrification in this State. Two or more electric utilities that are affiliated through common ownership and that have an interconnected system for the transmission of electricity to submit a joint plan (Sec. 14-1).

• Requires an electric utility to file an amendment to its most recent resource plan to incorporate into the resource plan a transmission infrastructure for a clean energy economy plan which sets forth a plan for the construction of high-voltage transmission infrastructure that will be placed into service not later than December 31, 2028 (Sec. 21).

• Specifies the electric utility includes a request for recovery of any amount related to the implementation of transmission infrastructure for a clean energy economy plan and the recovery of such an amount would increase in the electric utility’s total revenue requirement of more than 10 %, the utility must propose a method or mechanism by which such an increase may be mitigated (Sec. 22-2).

• Establishes the Regional Transmission Coordination Task Force (Sec. 31).

• Specifies persons who own or operate a net metering system or systems and deliver electricity to multiple persons, units, or spaces on the premises if (Sec. 36-10):

• The electricity is delivered only to persons, units, or spaces located on the premises on which the net metering system or systems are located;

• The residential or commercial units or spaces do not have individual meters measuring electricity use by an individual unit or space; and

• Persons occupying the individual units or spaces are not charged for electricity based upon volumetric usage at the person’s unit or space.

• Requires each electric utility to develop and include in its most recent resource plan an energy efficiency plan that (Sec. 44-4):

• Is designed to meet or exceed the goals for energy savings established by the Commission according to this section;

• Includes one or more energy efficiency programs; and

• Is cost effective.

• Requires the Commission to, on or before December 31, 2022, prepare a written report concerning the Program and submit the report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the 82nd Session of the Legislature. The report must include, without limitation, information concerning (Sec. 47):

• 1. The number of participants in the Program;

• 2. The amount of electricity allocated according to the Program;

• 3. The total amount of the discounts provided according to the Program; and

• The remaining amount of electricity available for allocation according to the Program.

• Prohibits an eligible customer from purchasing energy, capacity or ancillary services from a provider of new electric resources unless (Sec. 48-1):

• The eligible customer files an application with the Commission between January 2 and February 1 of any year and not later than 280 days before the date on which the eligible customer intends to begin purchasing energy, capacity, or ancillary services from the provider;

• The Commission approves the application by a written order issued per the provisions of this section; and

• The provider holds a valid license.

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