Politics of power: NV Energy’s demand charge could sway race for governor, says expert

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 1,057

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Community and energy industry advocates are calling on Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo to halt NV Energy’s controversial peak demand charge that is expected to increase some bills by $20 a month and is set to take effect in Southern Nevada on April 1.

Lombardo’s reaction, as well as his opponents’, to calls to intervene could help determine the outcome of the gubernatorial election in November, suggests longtime Nevadan Jon Wellinghoff, who has deep roots …

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