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Nevada approves $333 million natural gas plant as historic drought pressures state’s power grid
Trying east to the Tracy Energy Plant, a pure gasoline and oil-fired energy plant owned and operated by Sierra Pacific Energy, positioned close to Interstate 80 and the Truckee River between Reno and Fernley, Nevada.
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Nevada’s largest electrical energy supplier has been authorised for a $333 million challenge to develop a pure gasoline plant north of Las Vegas, as excessive drought circumstances put mounting stress on the area’s energy grid.
Nevada’s Public Utilities Fee authorised the plan, which includes two pure gas-fired generators designed to deal with peak electrical energy demand throughout sizzling summer time months and extended wildfire seasons. The developer, NV Power, expects the generators to be operational by July 2024.
The Western U.S is within the midst of a historic megadrought, depleting water ranges on the Colorado River’s reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Declining reservoir provide has prompted considerations over the way forward for hydroelectric energy era on the river’s Hoover Dam and Glen Canyon Dam.
Pure gasoline presents its personal challenges. Some environmental teams have argued {that a} new plant will jeopardize Nevada’s local weather and clear power agenda. The state has dedicated to a carbon-free energy grid by 2050 and hasn’t constructed a brand new pure gasoline plant in over a decade.
Greater than two-thirds of Nevada’s electrical energy is produced by pure gas-fired energy crops, whereas renewables comprise many of the relaxation, in accordance with the state’s power report.
The comparatively arid desert southwest is seen at 33,000 ft on Could 19, 2022, over Lake Mead, NV.
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Angelyn Tabalba, a spokesperson for the Nevada Conservation League, stated in an announcement the plan is shortsighted and would have long-term penalties for the atmosphere and the state’s clear power objectives.
“For a state thought of to be a clear power chief, this resolution sends the improper message to different power corporations and undermines the progress that we’ve got made in the direction of a cleaner, extra sustainable future,” Tabalba stated.
The first part of pure gasoline is methane, which is 84 instances stronger than carbon dioxide however does not final as lengthy within the environment earlier than it breaks down. Scientists have stated that limiting methane is critical to keep away from the worst penalties of local weather change.
Nevertheless, NV Power has stated that whereas it’s going to proceed to burn pure gasoline, the plan does not alter the corporate’s clear power objectives or its dedication to Nevada’s carbon-free energy grid goal.
NV Power claims the generators have minimal greenhouse gasoline emissions, for the reason that models will run solely within the hotter summer time months and shall be restricted to working for about 700 hours every year. The generators shall be positioned on the firm’s Silverhawk Producing Station gasoline plant north of Las Vegas.
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The Nevada state high school football championships are here. Here’s how you can watch any of the championship games online on NFHS network.
Watch: Nevada High School football championships
The NIAA state football championships will air from Nov. 23 to Nov. 26 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How can I watch Nevada high school football? Fans can subscribe to NFHS Sports Network, a nationwide streaming platform for more than 9,000 high school sports. You can find the list of available schools here.
How much does an NFHS subscription cost? Is there a free trial to NFHS Network? An annual subscription costs $79.99, or you can pay monthly for $11.99 per month.
Can you watch NFHS on your phone or TV? NFHS Network is available on smart TVs like Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Google Chromecast, as well as on iOS and Android smartphones.
Nov. 23:
10 a.m. PT: 2024 NIAA 2A Football Championship Incline Vs. Pershing County
1:30 p.m. PT: 2024 NIAA 5A Div. II Football Championship Faith Lutheran Vs. Bishop Manogue
Nov. 25:
Noon PT: 2024 NIAA 5A Div. III Football Championship Galena Vs. Centennial
Nov. 26:
9 a.m. PT: 2024 NIAA 1A Football Championship Pahranagat Valley Vs. Tonopah
12:20 p.m. PT: 2024 NIAA 3A Football Championship Truckee Vs. SLAM Nevada
3:40 p.m. PT: 2024 NIAA 4A Football Championship Canyon Springs Vs. Mojave
7 p.m. PT: 2024 NIAA 5A Div. I Football Championship Arbor View Vs. Bishop Gorman
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RENO, Nev. (Nevada Athletics) – Nevada women’s basketball returned home after two weeks of being way, hosting Weber State, where Lexie Givens jumped to eighth all-time in rebounds in the 66-62 loss to the Wildcats.
Givens recorded 12 rebounds on the night, bumping her to eighth in the Nevada women’s basketball record book after tying ninth last season. With her rebounds, combined with 10 points, Givens got her first double-double of the season.
The first half started out strong for the Wolf Pack as they scored the first points off of free throws by Dymonique Maxie.
Nevada only gave up the lead once in the opening quarter, which it quickly got back and maintained throughout the remainder of the first 10.
Quarter two began with the Pack up 17-9.
The lead stayed with Nevada through five minutes, with Weber State slowly cutting into it. With 5:13 left in the half, the game was tied at 23. Nevada then found itself playing from behind for the rest of the quarter, trailing 40-27 heading into the break.
In the third quarter, Nevada began its comeback, cutting a once 15-point Wildcat lead down to just six. An eight-point run by the Wolf Pack allowed them to get back into it, beginning with free throws by Rakiyah Jackson. She was followed by back-to-back layups, scored first by Audrey Roden and then Izzy Sullivan.
Givens capped off the run with two more made free throws.
Weber State extended its lead a bit heading into the fourth, Nevada down, 51-43.
The final 10 saw the Wolf Pack’s first lead since the second quarter. Nevada inched its way back in front after a three-pointer by Roden, putting the Pack up, 57-56, with just over five minutes remaining in the game.
Nevada tried to keep the lead, but was unable to hold on, dropping the hard-fought battle to Weber State.
Roden, Maxie and Jackson all led the team with 11 points a piece. Jackson also recorded seven rebounds, followed by Olivia Poulivaati with six. Maxie led both teams in steals with a season high of five.
Nevada will remain at home to take on Morgan State on Sunday at 1 PM.
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Nevada wins a thriller over VCU in Charleston Classic; Pack will play Oklahoma State at noon Sunday
Nevada’s Kobe Sanders hit a 3-pointer in the final seconds to lift the Wolf Pack to a 64-61 win over VCU in the Charleston Classic men’s basketball tournament Friday night.
The Wolf Pack (5-1) will play Oklahoma State (4-1) at noon Sunday to close out the tournament.
Nevada’s Nick Davidson scored 15 points, 13 in the second half, to help spark the Pack.
Oklahoma State beat Miami, 80-74 on Friday.
Nevada struggled from the free throw line in Friday’s game, hitting 15-of-26, but hit some from the stripe late in the game. The Rams were 11-of-14 from the free throw line.
Nevada hit 7-of-13 from 3-point range while the Rams were 10-of-31 from deep.
Up Next
- Nevada plays Oklahoma State at noon Sunday in Charleston, S.C.
- Dec. 2, Washington State at Nevada, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 7, Nevada at Loyola Marymount, 6 p.m.
- Dec. 11, South Dakota State at Nevada, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 14, Texas Southern at Nevada, 7 p.m.
- Dec. 21, Colorado State at Nevada, 2 p.m.
- Dec. 28, Nevada at Wyoming, 1 p.m.
- Dec. 31, Utah State at Nevada, 7 p.m.
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