NV Energy wants permission from the Public Utilities Commission to push back implementation of its controversial peak demand charge until Oct. 1. The legality of the demand charge is being challenged in court by the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. It was scheduled to go into effect April 1.
“By delaying implementation, the Company is prioritizing customer understanding, transparency and readiness,” says the filing.
It will also avoid the public outcry that experts predict will result from peak demand charges on summer electricity bills…