Protestors at an electric utility conference

Protestors expressed their displeasure with Nevada Energy CEO during his speech at the Edison Electric Institute 2026 conference. Industry conferences garnering protestors? This feels new and unusual.

How did we get to this point? Protestors are concerned about electric rate affordability and to “demand the cancellation of a daily demand charge for NV Energy customers slated to take effect Jan. 1.” This new Daly demand charge applies only to Southern Nevada which has roughly 75% of the state’s population.

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