NV Energy requests bids for renewable energy portfolio in Nevada

NV Energy has issued a request for proposals to add new renewable energy projects to its portfolio. This announcement comes following the approval of the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada's (PUCN) of 1,190 megawatts of new solar energy and 590 megawatts of battery storage to be built in Nevada and serving customers by January 1, 2024.

The request for proposals involves solar, geothermal, wind, biomass and biogas technology projects that are compliant with Nevada's existing renewable portfolio standards. NV Energy will also consider adding supplemental energy storage systems that are integrated with the proposed renewable energy resource and stand-alone energy storage systems. Projects will be competitively evaluated on a number of factors, including best value to customers of NV Energy and creation of economic benefits to the State of Nevada.

NV Energy requests that all parties interested in becoming a bidder for this opportunity register on the company's website here and follow each of the directives under the "Steps to Complete" section of the website.

Bids are due by 4 p.m. on March 9. Projects proposed by successful bidders will require the approval of the PUCN. It is anticipated the projects would be completed and producing energy for customers by December 31, 2025.