Nevada is one step closer to expanding its generation and use of clean energy as a the Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 358, which would boost Nevada’s Renewable Portfolio Standard to 50% by 2030. SB 358 received support from companies of all sizes doing business in Nevada, both in and outside of the clean energy sector.
In just a few days, the full Nevada Assembly will take up SB 358, which will boost Nevada’s RPS to 50%, where it is expected to receive widespread support before going to Gov. Sisolak, who has promised to sign it into law.
“The Senate took an important step by passing SB 358,” said Ben Serrurier, Cypress Creek Renewables. “Across Nevada, renewable energy has lowered the state’s carbon emissions, created good jobs and generated new tax revenue for communities. SB 358, which increases the state’s commitment to renewable energy, promises to expand Nevada’s renewable energy industry. Thanks to leadership from Sen. Chris Brooks and his colleagues, Nevada will continue to benefit from the clean energy boom.”
The bill now goes to the Nevada Assembly’s Committee on Growth and Infrastructure. Introduced by Senator Chris Brooks, SB 358 is expected to also see broad support in the Assembly, and Gov. Steve Sisolak has promised to sign it.
The policy and support for it reflect a vote in November 2018 for Question 6, in which Nevadans voted 59 to 41% to get half of the state’s energy from clean sources by 2030.
“We applaud the swift approval of SB358 by the Nevada Senate,” said Anne Kelly, Vice President, Government Relations at Ceres.“The broad show of business support for this legislation makes it clear that strengthening Nevada’s Renewable Portfolio Standard is a smart move for the state’s economy. We look forward to the legislature continuing to move this bill forward and for it to be signed into law.”
Read letters of support from members of that coalition here and find key quotes from the April 2 Senate Growth and Infrastructure Committee hearing here.
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