State Regulators Investigate NV Energy Overcharging Claims
State regulators are investigating claims that NV Energy overcharged more than 80,000 customers, totaling over $17 million over 23 years.
"You're depending on an agency to look after your well-being and be honest and trustworthy."
Alan Osborne, a Las Vegas local, expressed concerns about the oversight. In May, the Public Utilities Commission staff requested an investigation into whether NV Energy violated the law and improperly capped refunds.
- NV Energy offers to issue $32.6M in refunds for overcharging customers
- NV Energy overcharged customers by $17M over several years, regulators find
For the first time, NV Energy is answering questions on its plans to rectify the situation.
Author's summary: NV Energy faces investigation for overcharging 80,000 customers.