As Nevada’s energy demand grows, a new question is emerging: who gets priority?

NV Energy has said it plans to stop supplying power to Liberty Utilities by May 2027, affecting roughly 49,000 Lake Tahoe-area customers who will need a new power source. Reports connect this shift to rising electricity demand in Northern Nevada, especially from expanding data centers. 

Data centers already used an estimated 22% of Nevada’s electricity in 2024, and that number could rise to 35% by 2030. 

Supporters point to jobs, tax revenue, and economic growth. But communities are also asking faithful and practical questions:

Who pays when the grid is strained?
Who bears the burden of higher utility costs?
What happens to air quality, water use, noise, drought stress, and residential access to power?

At LEAN, we believe Nevada’s energy future must put residents, workers, vulnerable communities, and the common good at the center. Data centers should not come at the expense of families simply trying to keep the lights on.Read more

May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and in Nevada, this hits close to home.

When temperatures soar, air quality suffers. Dust storms, extreme heat, and air pollution do not just make us uncomfortable; they can trigger asthma attacks, worsen allergies, and send our neighbors to the ER. A recent report by the American Lung Association ranks Las Vegas in the top 15.

And who bears the heaviest burden?

Families in under-resourced communities. Neighbors who cannot afford to keep the AC running. Households without clean indoor air. Communities that are often the last to see relief while utility bills continue to rise.

Clean energy is not just about the environment.

It is about breath.
It is about health.
It is about justice.

At LEAN, we are committed to a Nevada where every neighbor can live with dignity, equity, and clean air to breathe.

Early Voting Checklist

Check that your voter registrationinfomration information is uptodate on vote.nv.gov

• Confirm your residential and or mining addresses, party registration, email, and cell phone number.
• Contact information is an important for you to receive election related updates from your elections officials especially if something is challenged.

Ensure Your ID or Drivers License is valid and up-to-date

• Visit your local DMV or ID Card issuers office to renew or update your identification

Identify trusted sources of election information

• Nevada Secretary of State’s Office
• County Clerk or Registrar of voters

Make Your Voting Plan!

• Research the candidates and ballot questions
• Decide how you will vote whether in person during Early voting or Election Day, by mail or ballot dropbox
• Identify nearby polling places or ballot Dropbox’s
• Early Voting and ballot dropbox hours can vary by county and locations; Election Day hours are 7 am – 7 pm.

County Commissioners play a major role in shaping local communities.

They oversee county services and programs, allocate public funds, and help enforce local policies that impact daily life.

County Commissioners often make decisions about:
• Roads and infrastructure
• Public safety
• Housing and development
• Parks and public spaces
• Public health services
• County budgets and spending

These local decisions directly affect our neighborhoods, schools, families, and communities.

Local government matters because many of the policies that shape everyday life begin at the county level.

Nevada has NO statewide limit on rent increases.
Rent can jump 25–35% or more, forcing families to make impossible choices.

Seniors and people with disabilities are especially vulnerable because many live on fixed incomes. They cannot simply “make more money” when housing costs suddenly rise.

Right now, people can also lose housing without cause — even when they have paid rent on time and followed the rules.

This instability impacts entire communities.

Rent stabilization can:
• Prevent extreme rent hikes
• Help families remain housed
• Create predictable housing costs
• Reduce the risk of homelessness

Housing is more than a commodity. It is about dignity, stability, and caring for our neighbors.