NV Energy seeks tips on power line vandals
NEVADA - NV Energy officials are asking for the public's help in identifying vandals who have shot up power lines and equipment in remote areas of northern Nevada.
Officials say over the past year, target shooters have seriously damaged electric lines and equipment between the Tracy Generating Station east of Reno and Fernley.
Most recently, company officials say vandals have damaged separate 60,000-volt and 120,000-volt lines that supply electricity to the Fernley area.
Besides being costly to repair, officials say such acts could be deadly.
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Nova Scotia's last paper mill seeks new discount electricity rate
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Power is scheduled to appear before government regulators Tuesday morning seeking approval for a unique discount rate for its largest customer.
Under the four-year plan, Nova Scotia Power would control the supply of electricity to Port Hawkesbury Paper, with the right to direct the company to increase or reduce daily consumption throughout the year.
The rate proposal is supported by the mill, which says it needs to lower its power bill to keep its operation viable.
The rate went into effect on Jan. 1 on a temporary basis, pending the outcome of a hearing this week before the Nova…
