Senate Votes to Increase Clean Energy Standards

The Nevada Senate voted to increase the state’s clean energy standard to 40 percent renewable sources by 2030. Following a concurring vote in the Nevada Assembly, Assembly Bill 206 will go to Governor Brian Sandoval for his signature. AB 206, by Assemblyman Chris Brooks, has received bipartisan support from diverse interests, including large and small businesses who anticipate economic growth, job creation and healthier communities to accompany the increase in renewable energy use. Community and business leaders will deliver a petition with more than 7,000 signatures to Governor Brian Sandoval asking for his support today in Carson City. They’ll speak at 10 a.m. in front of the Nevada Legislature.