Nevada joins multi-state task force to update the region’s transmission lines

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 757

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Fragmented energy planning and transmission bottlenecks are pushing the Western U.S. power grid to the brink and threatening energy stability as the region faces an aging grid, surging demand and extreme weather events.

On Tuesday, Gov. Joe Lombardo signed Nevada onto a multi-state task force along with 10 other western states to develop an action plan that will serve as a blueprint to update the region’s energy grid.

The bipartisan taskforce was announced at …

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