Nevada Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority explained

The Nevada Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority was a state government agency in Nevada charged with promoting energy conservation and use of renewable energy sources. Its administrator held the title of Nevada Energy Commissioner.

The Authority was created by the state legislature in 2009.^{[1] [2]} The Authority was eliminated in 2011, and its responsibilities were transferred to the State Office of Energy.^{[3] [4]}

Commissioners

In 2009 Governor Jim Gibbons appointed the first Energy Commissioner, Hatice Gecol.^[5]

Notes and References

1. News: Nevada lawmakers approve renewable energy authority. Las Vegas Review-Journal. June 26, 2009. 2016-06-15.
2. Book: 2009 Statutes of Nevada. Chapter 321. May 28, 2009. 2016-06-15.
3. News: Sandoval signs bill to merge Nevada energy departments. KVVU-TV. June 17, 2011. 2016-06-15.
4. Book: 2011 Statutes of Nevada. Chapter 363. June 13, 2011. 2016-06-15.
5. Web site: Governor names Energy Commissioner and Energy Director. Nevada State Office of Energy. 17 July 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120315214226/http://energy.state.nv.us/documents/news/PR_2009-10-13_GovernorPressRelease.pdf. 15 March 2012.