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PUCN accepts NV Energy’s 2026–2027 energy supply plan update, flags potential 2027 RPS gap
Summary
The commission accepted a stipulation resolving the joint energy supply plan update for 2026–2027, noting small near‑term load growth and a potential risk of not meeting Nevada's RPS in 2027.
The commission accepted the joint application and a stipulation from Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Company (both doing business as NV Energy) on an energy supply plan update covering 2026–2027.
Commissioner Cordova highlighted an updated load forecast showing a 0.3% increase in peak megawatt load for 2026 and a 3.8% increase for 2027, compared with prior filings. "Based on the information in the docket, it looks like both Nevada Power and Sierra Pacific individually are going to be RPS compliant for 2025 and 2026, but in 2027 it looks like they may have the potential to not be RPS compliant," she said.
The stipulation also noted NV Energy's intent to exit the Western Resource Adequacy Program while participating in a nonbinding fashion for two more years. The commission accepted the stipulation and issued the order as modified by that filing; the item was nonactionable in the sense that it accepted a settlement but noted requests for additional written information to explain plans and implications.
