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Lyon County commissioners unanimously recommend state approval of NV Energy water change for Sierra solar project
Summary
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 Aug. 7 to send an advisory recommendation to the State Engineer supporting NV Energy’s water change applications that would allow temporary use of Fernley-held water in Churchill County to construct the Sierra solar and battery project.
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 7 voted 5-0 to recommend that the State Engineer approve a set of NV Energy water change applications to enable construction of the Sierra solar and battery project in Churchill County.
NV Energy representative Jennifer Shawhin told the board the applications, filed April 29, 2025, would allow continued use of water within Churchill County to support construction of a project that could deliver "up to 400 megawatts of clean energy and battery storage." She asked the clerk to provide the State Engineer a summary letter of…
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