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05/06/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2025 14:58

NV Energy Prepares for Upcoming Fire Risk Conditions

NV Energy Prepares for Upcoming Fire Risk Conditions

The Power Safe NV team continues their work to create a stronger and safer electrical system for Nevadans

May 6, 2025 1:00 PM

NV Energy's Power Safe NV team is prepared for the 2025 wildfire season and is working to create a stronger and safer electrical system. During Wildfire Awareness Month, customers are encouraged to prepare for potential power outages due to fire risks, which are heightened during Nevada's hot, dry summer months.

"Reducing fire risks around our infrastructure and in our communities is a priority for NV Energy," said Jesse Murray, Senior Vice President of Energy Delivery and Natural Disaster Protection. "We're focusing on prevention, detection, and protection to prevent tomorrow's natural disasters."

Prevention: During the summer months, the public can expect to see NV Energy and crews working on various prevention projects including:

  • Clearing vegetation around infrastructure to reduce fuel load and ignition potential.
  • Rebuilding overhead power lines with fire-resistant materials and equipment.
  • Undergrounding selective portions of power lines to reduce risk.

Detection: While prevention projects help, they do not eliminate fire risks. NV Energy uses a system of advanced weather stations and wildfire cameras to detect wildfire starts. This system notifies NV Energy and first responders, enabling quick and effective responses.

Protection: During peak fire months, NV Energy employs three protection tools, which significantly reduce the risk of ignition, however, they can require power outages for customers:

  • Fire Season Settings: Power lines in high-risk areas are switched to sensitive settings, automatically tripping and turning off if interference is detected to reduce the risk of. When this tool is implemented, Crews must inspect the full power line before restoring power.
  • Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM): NV Energy proactively takes power outages in the most extreme fire risk conditions as a last line of defense. Customers are informed in advance, and outage end times are predicted based on weather conditions.
  • Emergency De-Energization: If an active fire is near NV Energy equipment, power lines are de-energized to protect first responders and reduce the risk of secondary ignitions caused by energized equipment. These events vary in size and duration.

To learn more about these protection tools, visit our website for videos explaining these operational practices at nvenergy.com/PowerSafeNV.

How Can Customers Prepare: NV Energy encourages customers to prepare for outages by updating contact information, signing up for alerts on MyAccount, and having an emergency kit and plan. If customers are dependent on electrically operated medical equipment, they can visit our website to learn how to enroll in our Green Cross customer program.

More information about NV Energy's Power Safe NV program can be found at nvenergy.com/PowerSafeNV.

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NV Energy provides a wide range of energy services to more than 1.5 million customers throughout Nevada and a typical annual tourist population of 54 million. NV Energy, Inc. is a holding company whose principal subsidiaries, Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Company, do business as NV Energy. NV Energy is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Information about NV Energy is available on the company's website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube pages, which can be accessed via nvenergy.com.

Contact: Meghin Delaney, meghin.delaney@nvenergy.com

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