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Reno-Gazette Journal

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It's time for a smarter, more affordable energy plan | Opinion

Flip a switch and the lights turn on. For most of us, that is the extent of our relationship with our local electric utility. We pay the bill at the end of the month and rarely question how that power was generated, where it came from, or how the system that provided it will look two decades from now. It’s time to look beyond the light switch. Behind the scenes in late October, in stuffy government buildings in Las Vegas and Reno, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) considered a high-stakes blueprint that will dictate how much we pay each month, the quality of our air, and if our lights will stay on during extreme heat for the foreseeable future. They are reviewing utility NV Energy’s long-term plan to meet future energy demand. It’s called an Integrated Resource Plan, or IRP. Every NV Energy customer needs to pay attention to it. The plan the utility proposes is flawed. It locks us into a system that puts us on the hook for risky utility investments. Regulators should instead opt for a system that lets us take control of where our energy comes from. Think of the IRP as a multibillion-dollar

Nevada · 5d

mynews4.com

First homes in Hillpointe’s 358-unit South Reno rental community due January 2028

RENO, Nev. — A new rental community planned for South Reno is being described as “attainable housing.”. Florida-based Hillpointe plans to build 358 homes on a 32.5-acre site off Wedge Parkway. The project would include 268 two-bedroom apartments and 90 three-bedroom townhomes. It’s the company’s first community in Nevada.

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cityoffernley.org

City of Fernley Seeking Human Resources Manager

The City of Fernley is currently accepting applications for the position of Human Resources Manager. This executive leadership position offers an opportunity to play an important role in supporting City employees, strengthening organizational operations, and contributing to Fernley's continued growth. Working under the administrative direction of the Mayor, the Human Resources Manager oversees the City's personnel programs, including recruitment and retention, employee benefits, compensation, training and development, classification, and labor relations.

Fernley, NV · 5d

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Tahoe Daily Tribune

CPUC proposal could shorten solar agreements for Tahoe-area homeowners

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The California Public Utilities Commission has faced intense backlash over a staff proposal that could affect rural solar customers served by smaller investor-owned utilities, including Pacific Power, Bear Valley Electric Service and Liberty Utilities, which serves customers in the Truckee/Lake Tahoe area. According to public CPUC...

Truckee, CA · 5d

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nevadabusiness.com

KPS3 Opens Its Doors to Two Dozen Job Seekers for a Day Inside a Reno Agency

About two dozen college students and mid-career professionals spent Friday at KPS3, shadowing the agency’s mentors for a real day-in-the-life look at marketing and communications work. It was KPS3’s ninth externship session since the program launched in 2022. The timing matters. Unemployment for recent grads ages 22-27 hit...

KOLO TV Reno

TMWA floats water rate increase

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Truckee Meadows Water Authority says it is weighing a possible increase in water rates. TMWA says the proposal would raise rates over the next three years. They say the rates have not been approved, but that they have asked staff to bring the proposal to customers to obtain feedback.

Record-Courier

County: Reducing insurance costs means shopping for services

Employees are being urged to shop for the best health care services after county commissioners voted 4-1 on Thursday to renew next year’s Anthem health insurance that carries a 19.5 percent increase. The lone vote against was Commissioner Wes Rice, who has been dealing with medical issues for the...

Gardnerville, NV · 7d

takingthekids.com

This Nevada Desert Town Is Changing Faster Than Locals Ever Imagined

A quiet desert town along the interstate is growing faster than anyone predicted. Giant factories now rise just down the road. Its population climbed from about 22,900 at the last census to nearly 26,800 today. Planners expect close to 40,000 residents within two decades. So what happens when battery plants...

Fernley, NV · 12d

retrofitmagazine.com

Belimo Opens New Facility in Nevada

Belimo, a global provider of damper actuators, control valves, sensors, and meters, has expanded its logistics and customization operations with the opening of a new 85,000-square-foot facility in Sparks, Nev. The expansion represents a significant investment in Belimo’s long-term presence in Northern Nevada, supporting the region’s continued economic development through...

Sparks, NV · 9d

fernleyreporter.com

New Owners Bring Family Focus to Fernley Grocery Outlet

Kyle and Cassie Hayden are introducing themselves to Fernley shoppers as the new owners of the city’s Grocery Outlet, fulfilling a goal the husband-and-wife team say they have worked hard to reach. The Haydens, who have two young daughters, announced their new role in a social media message welcoming...

Fernley, NV · 8d

KOLO TV Reno

National Technical Institute accepting applications for Reno-Sparks trade programs

SPARKS, Nev. (KOLO) - National Technical Institute (NTI), a state-approved trade school, has begun accepting applications for its HVAC, plumbing and electrical programs at its new Reno-Sparks campus. NTI said the programs are meant to help close the skilled workforce shortage. Seats are limited for the first class, which starts...

Sparks, NV · 9d

greatbasinsun.com

Nevada Businesses Help Build Thacker Pass Lithium Project

From industrial fabrication shops in Winnemucca to tire dealers in Battle Mountain and manufacturers in Fernley, Nevada businesses are helping build one of the state's largest industrial projects. Lithium Americas, developer of the Thacker Pass lithium project in northern Humboldt County, reports that more than 50 companies are working on...

Winnemucca, NV · 9d

yieldpro.com

Hillpointe Breaks Gound on 682 Attainable Multifamily Homes in Reno & Carson City Nevada

Hillpointe announces two groundbreaking ceremonies for new multifamily attainable communities in Reno and Carson Ciry, Nevada. Hillpointe, one of the country’s largest multifamily developers, is starting work on its first two Northern Nevada communities. Together they will add 682 attainable rental homes for the people working at the region’s major employers, from TRIC and the Tesla/Panasonic Gigafactory to Renown and the State of Nevada.

Reno, NV · 10d

Sierra Sun

CPUC proposal could shorten solar agreements for Tahoe-area homeowners

TRUCKEE, Calif. — The California Public Utilities Commission has faced intense backlash over a staff proposal that could affect rural solar customers served by smaller investor-owned utilities, including Pacific Power, Bear Valley Electric Service and Liberty Utilities, which serves customers in the Truckee/Lake Tahoe area. According to public CPUC...

Truckee, CA · 8d

Lassen County News

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 • Local businesswoman to speak at conference

Publisher’s note: This story originally appeared in the Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 edition of the Lassen County Times. Susanville entrepreneur and businesswoman Jennifer Petersen will be the opening keynote speaker at the third annual 1 Life Fully Lived Conference held at Truckee Meadows Community College Saturday, Nov. 9 in Reno, Nevada.

Susanville, CA · 9d

takingthekids.com

A Nevada, Reno Area Frame Shop And Gallery Locals Have Trusted For Decades

Some art spaces sell you a painting and wish you luck. This Nevada gallery also frames it, repairs it, and hangs it on your wall. The family behind it opened the doors in 1969. More than five decades later, the next generation still helps run the place. Where else can...

cutoday.info

Election Results Put Credit Union Advocacy, Regulatory Oversight In Spotlight At REACH

PALM DESERT, Calif.--With Democrats poised to take control of Congress and new governors preparing to take office in California and Nevada, credit union leaders attending REACH on Wednesday were told the changing political landscape could bring increased regulatory scrutiny, renewed battles over interchange and a greater need for grassroots advocacy.

Nevada · 9d

KOLO TV Reno

UNR receives $1 million for critical mineral development

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the University of Nevada, Reno is one of 16 universities receiving funds to support workforce development for critical minerals. The award recognizes universities that have demonstrated leadership in disciplines related to critical minerals development, from production to recycling.

nnbw.com

William Warren Group doubles self-storage fund

William Warren Group, parent company of StorQuest Self Storage, announces the William Warren Group Self Storage Income Fund, L.P. has closed a $110.9 million contribution of nine operating StorQuest Self Storage facilities. The transaction more than doubles the fund, growing it from eight to 17 assets and to $196 million...

Reno, NV · 10d