Should NV Energy help pay for fuel costs? Lawmakers say it’d help reduce bill spikes - The Nevada Independent

Should NV Energy help pay for fuel costs? Lawmakers say it’d help reduce bill spikes

Andi Kaufman is a single mother on a fixed income.

Should NV Energy help pay for fuel costs? Lawmakers say it’d help reduce bill spikes - The Nevada Independent

Andi Kaufman is a single mother on a fixed income. She adjusts the thermostat at her Southern Nevada property to try to keep her power bill low, but last year she watched her monthly NV Energy bill jump from $91 to $245. Carol Polk also saw her bill increase last year despite turning down her thermostat and unplugging unused appliances. NV Energy is the state’s primary electricity provider, and passes fuel costs directly through to customers. Th…