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The fossil fuel industry and power companies across the country see the rise of rooftop solar as a threat to their business model. This is the story of how Earthjustice and our partners fought for energy democracy in Nevada.

Nevada Public Utilities Commission issues key decision in implementing rooftop solar

Despite roadblocks, Earthjustice and public advocacy groups are making headway in reviving the solar industry in the Silver State.

Vote Solar, Earthjustice urge long-term plan to bring solar energy options, jobs back to Nevada

Earthjustice & Vote Solar filed an appeal challenging the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN)’s unlawful decision to end a successful program that empowered Nevadans to go solar.

Take utility commission’s decision to end successful solar program to NV Supreme Court

A decision by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada in early 2016 raised fees and significantly reduced the rate at which solar customers are credited for their valuable excess power. This rule change adversely impacted future customers as well as the thousands of Nevadans who had already invested their own dollars in local solar power.…

Nevada Court Overturns Solar Rate Hike for Existing Customers, Leaves Nevada's Solar Future Uncertain

Legal case protects existing solar customers, leaves Nevada’s solar future uncertain