Measure on the ballot in the 2020 Nevada General Election in Nevada.
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Get StartedThis measure would amend the state's constitution to stipulate that electric utilities generate or acquire at least 50% of power from renewable sources by 2030 and would also define renewable energy to include sources such as solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, and hydroelectric. This same energy standards was signed into law by the Governor in 2019, but the constitutional amendment would make it much harder to change in the future.
A "yes" vote on this amendment is a vote in favor of amending the state Constitution to require electric utilities to acquire 50% of their electricity from renewable resources by 2030.
A "no" vote on this amendment is a vote against amending the state Constitution to require electric utilities to acquire 50% of their electricity from renewable resources by 2030.
"Jobs in manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism all would be impacted if Question 6 passes and energy costs rise. Question 6 is essentially a regressive tax on energy that will drive up costs, drive away good jobs, and harm low income consumers the most.", in opposition to State Question No. 6 (Learn more)
"50 percent by 2030 is an ambitious and realistic standard that will establish Nevada as a national leader and bring significant health and economic benefits to our state. Maine has managed to meet a 40% renewable standard; with Nevada’s abundant solar, wind, and geothermal resources, 50 percent is well within reach.”, in support of State Question No. 6 (Learn more)
"I'm an advocate for renewable energy, but I don't really like the idea of putting it in the constitution because if something goes wrong it can’t be changed.", in opposition to State Question No. 6 (Learn more)
"Nevada voters need to act, because we can't rely on big energy companies alone to take action. Question 6 is the only measure on the ballot that will guarantee electric utilities keep their promise to move us to renewable energy, while maintaining flexibility so future legislatures can raise standards as technology improves.”, in support of State Question No. 6 (Learn more)
Section 1: Article 4 of the Nevada Constitution is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows: 1. Statement of Policy The People of the State of Nevada declare that it is the policy of this State that people and entities that sell electricity to retail customers in this State be required to get an increasing amount of their electricity from renewable energy resources such as solar, geothermal, and wind. Increasing renewable energy will reduce the State''s reliance on fossil fuel-fired power plants, which will benefit Nevadans by improving air quality and public health, reducing water use, reducing exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices and supply disruptions, and providing a more diverse portfolio of resources for generating electricity. This Act shall be liberally construed to achieve this purpose. 2. Implementation (a) Each provider of electric utility service that is engaged in the business of selling electricity to retail customers for consumption in this State shall generate or acquire electricity from renewable energy resources, including solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, and waterpower, in an amount that is: (i) For calendar years 2022 and 2023, not less than 26 percent of the total amount of electricity sold by the provider to its retail customers in this State during that calendar year. (ii) For calendar years 2024 through 2026, inclusive, not less than 34 percent of the total amount of electricity sold by the provider to its retail customers in this State during that calendar year. (iii) For calendar years 2027 through 2029, inclusive, not less than 42 percent of the total amount of electricity sold by the provider to its retail customers in this State during that calendar year. (iv) For calendar year 2030 and each calendar year thereafter, not less than 50 percent of the total amount of electricity sold by the provider to its retail customers in this State during that calendar year. (b) Not later than July 1, 2021, the Legislature shall provide, by law,for provisions consistent with this Act to implement the requirements specified in subparagraph (a). 3. Severability Should any part of this Act be declared invalid, or the application thereof to any person, thing or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions or application of this Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are declared to be severable. This subsection shall be construed broadly to preserve and effectuate the declared purpose of this Act.
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