Introduction:
If your NV Energy bill keeps rising and you're wondering who’s actually benefiting — you’re asking the right question. With another 9% rate hike on the table and changes coming that could slash your solar savings, the truth is clear:

💡 The system isn’t broken — it’s working exactly as intended.
And unfortunately, it’s not designed to benefit you.

⚠️ What’s Really Going On

1. NV Energy Is a For-Profit Monopoly

Owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, NV Energy is not a public service. It's a business. That means everything from solar fields to infrastructure to executive bonuses is funded through your rising bill — so they can deliver profits to shareholders.

2. They're Going Solar — But You're Still Paying the Bill

NV Energy is building massive solar projects statewide. Sounds like a win… until you realize:

• You’re paying for those solar farms through your monthly bill

• They then sell that solar energy back to you at market rates

• And rooftop solar owners (people trying to generate their own power) are being penalized with new metering rules and reduced credits

So not only are you paying for them to go green, you're being discouraged from doing it yourself.

3. Congress Bends to Donors, Not Citizens

This isn’t just a local problem.

Many of the utility regulations and federal incentives are shaped in D.C. — where big energy companies spend millions on lobbying.

✔️ These corporations fund campaigns.
✔️ They help write legislation.
✔️ And many politicians, regardless of party, prioritize the interests of energy conglomerates over residents.

So when new bills reduce homeowner solar incentives or shift more costs to consumers, it’s not by accident — it’s by design.

4. Outdated Infrastructure, But You’re Still Footing the Bill

NV Energy’s proposed $215 million rate hike includes the cost to upgrade their aging grid, add battery storage, and expand fire prevention. These projects are long overdue — but again, you're paying for them. Not the company. Not the investors. You.

And despite those investments, you’re still locked into a system where you rent electricity with no ownership or control.

5. Changes to Solar Policy Are Shrinking Homeowner Savings

Proposed changes to Nevada’s Net Energy Metering (NEM) rules include:

• 15-minute crediting intervals (instead of monthly rollovers)

• New demand charges based on when you use power, not how much

• Lower payback rates for excess energy you send to the grid

This could make solar less financially beneficial unless you act soon.

🛠️ What You Can Do Right Now

If you're a homeowner, you still have a chance to:

• Own your energy instead of renting it

• Lock in lower rates with rooftop solar before policies change

• Protect yourself from future rate hikes that are all but guaranteed

💬 Final Thoughts

Power companies aren’t incentivized to help you save. Neither, frankly, is Congress — not when utility giants write checks to protect their profits.

But you still have a choice — and the window to act is closing fast.

👉 Check if your home qualifies for solar today — no sales pressure, just real numbers.