Welcome to the Nevada Climate Forum!
The online Forum is hosted by the Nevada Climate Team. It features presentations and panel discussions on climate solutions and climate challenges in Nevada. We hope to stimulate dialogue and networking to move our state towards robust progress.
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Distributed Power Plants:
An Opportunity for Nevada
March 18, 2026, 2:00-3:00 pm
Distributed Power Plants (DPPs), also known as Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), combine small-scale energy systems, such as home battery storage and solar, to deliver the same reliability and value as traditional power plants, at lower cost. This session will explore how these systems could benefit Nevadans and policies needed to make them a reality here.
Presenter: Shannon Anderson, Distributed Power Plant (DPP) Policy Director, Solar United Neighbors (SUN)
Nevada’s Energy Leadership; Past, Present, & Future
May 20, 2026, 2:00-3:00 pm
Nevada has long punched above its weight in clean energy leadership. But in a moment of shifting federal priorities, rising energy demand from data centers and AI infrastructure, and mounting pressure on grid reliability and affordability, what is Nevada’s role now? This panel will explore how Nevada can reclaim its momentum, navigate political and market uncertainty, harness its vast renewable potential, and deliver equitable economic and quality-of-life benefits for all Nevadans.
Moderator: Lauren Boitel, Executive Director, ImpactNV
Panelists:
- Rose McKinney James, Managing Principal, McKinney-James & Associates
- Chris Brooks, Principal, Brooks Consulting
- Curt Ledford, Attorney, Davison Van Cleve PC
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