Nevada Power Company Hits Green Goal

NV Energy, the biggest power company in the state of Nevada, has reached the “green” goal set out by state regulators. The goal was for the company to use at least 9% renewable power. Compared to other power supplies, renewable power is much better for the environment.

Although the goal has been around since 2001, this was the first time NV Energy reached the goal. Renewable power includes everything from wind to water, and from geothermal to solar.

While this was a step in the right direction, the goals will increase over the next few years. According to reports, the goal in 2015 will be at least 20%. It’s possible that the minimum percentages may be accelerated, especially if renewable power becomes more affordable and more available.

Although NV Energy could have been penalized for missing out on the goal in previous years, no fines were levied because state officials believed that the company was doing all it could to attempt to reach the minimum percent.

The type of renewable energy being used by NV Energy is believed to mostly be solar-powered energy. New solar-powered projects are currently being constructed within the state.

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