NCET

Two renewable energy projects representing a $100 million-plus investment by Las Vegas-based Nevada Power Co. – a cost likely to be covered over time by the utility’s customers – were approved by state regulators.

The ventures include a half-interest in a 30-megawatt geothermal project with Reno-based Ormat, a leading geothermal power company, which will be located on federal land in northern Nevada. Part of the Carson Lake site is on the Fallon Naval Air Station. Read full story:

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