The Energy Choice Initiative

Nevada Ballot Measure - Question 3

Election: Nov. 8, 2016 (General)

Outcome: Passed

Categories:

Business and Consumers
Constitution
Energy

Summary


This petition prohibits a legalized monopoly for electric utility generation and gives Nevada electric utility customers the right to choose their service provider from an open retail market based upon price, reliability, and other important factors. This includes the right for these persons, businesses, associations, and other entities, whether on their own or in conjunction with others, to produce their own electricity from renewable energy sources or other sources, and to sell that electricity on the open market.

This petition directs the Legislature to enact laws providing for the establishment of an open, competitive electricity market by not later than July 1, 2023. It also directs the Legislature to set standards for safety, reliability, use of renewable resources, and protections for customers, but does not set or secure any certain price or rate structure.

Measure Text


Shall Article 1 of the Nevada Constitution be amended to require the Legislature to provide by
law for the establishment of an open, competitive retail electric energy market that prohibits the granting of monopolies and exclusive franchises for the generation of electricity?

YES ( ) NO ( )

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