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Lombardo expresses concern over California bill that could raise Nevada gas prices

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2 years ago

May 15, 2024

Lombardo expresses concern over California bill that could raise Nevada gas prices

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KOLO) – Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo is expressing concern over a California bill that could result in higher gas prices in Nevada.

On Tuesday, Lombardo sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom sharing concern over the unintended consequences of SBX1-2. Lombardo says the bill could also raise gas prices for California and Arizona.

The legislation would:

Authorize the California Energy Commission to set a maximum gross gasoline refining margin and impose a penalty for refiners that exceed it.
Provide new data collection authority and create a division to monitor petroleum markets and flag potential market manipulation.
Require an assessment of transportation fuel demand and discussion of methods to ensure a reliable fuel supply as the state transitions away from petroleum-based fuels.

You can read more about the legislation here.

Lombardo wrote the following:

“Since 88 percent of Nevada’s fuels are delivered via pipeline and truck from refineries in California, it’s no surprise that California’s fuel policies significantly impact the costs and availability of fuel for Nevada’s residents and businesses.

“As my administration has followed this issue, it seems that the new state agency the legislation created is getting closer to announcing a profits cap structure. While we have no details on what this might look like, I’m concerned that this approach could lead to refiners either constraining supplies of fuels to avoid a profit penalty or even leaving our shared fuels market entirely. Either scenario would likely lead to limited supplies and higher fuel costs for consumers in both of our states.

“Should this happen, I am sure Californians and Nevadans would share a demand for answers and relief from higher fuel costs and the impacts those costs could have across the economy.

“Before proceeding with a profits cap, I would request an assessment of potential impacts of this approach across the West, including not only California, but Nevada and Arizona too. To assist with this, my Office of Energy stands ready to immediately engage in proactive conversations with the California Energy Commission.

“Thank you for your consideration of this request. I’m hopeful that your administration will work to mitigate unintended consequences of SBX1-2, so that we can spare hard working Californians and Nevadans from further pain at the pump.”

Lombardo’s letter comes ahead of a Utilities & Energy Committee hearing Wednesday that would update the committee on the implementation of the legislation.

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WOW Carwash touts year-round water conservation with recycling tech in Southern Nevada

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10 hours ago

June 18, 2026

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WOW Carwash touts year-round water conservation with recycling tech in Southern Nevada

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — In the desert climate of Southern Nevada, WOW Carwash says it is working year-round to conserve water and reduce its environmental impact, using a combination of water-reclamation technology, biodegradable soaps and energy-efficient equipment.

The Las Vegas-born company says washing a car at home uses roughly 100 gallons of water. By comparison, WOW says it uses about 30 gallons per vehicle and reclaims up to 80% of the water.

WOW says its water-reclamation system exceeds typical local requirements. While local car washes are only required to have one sand and oil separator, WOW says it has four, along with a mud tank and UV filters designed to recycle water, reduce daily water use and ensure no solids are sent to the sewer system.

The company says all water from a WOW Carwash enters a 1,500-gallon mud tank underground at each location to begin separating soils from the water. From there, WOW says the water passes through a series of four sand and oil separators, where oils float to the surface, and soils sink to the bottom. WOW says the cleaned water is then pumped through UV and micron filters to remove remaining contaminants so it can be recycled and reused in the car wash.

WOW also says it repurposes the dirt washed off vehicles. The company says its water-reclamation tanks are pumped regularly by licensed vacuum trucks to maintain efficiency, and what is pumped out is then utilized as fertilizer.

WOW says all cleaning agents used in its tunnel wash process are environmentally safe and biodegradable, and that the soaps are safe to the human touch and for a vehicle’s paint while still being tough on dirt. The company says the cleaning agents break down naturally, reducing harmful runoff that could otherwise flow into storm drains and local waterways.

To reduce its carbon footprint, WOW says it uses energy-efficient equipment, including Variable Frequency Drives that allow electric motors to “ramp down” when demand is low to reduce electricity use during operations.

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