Episode 2 - Utility Rate Increases

Attorney General Ford sits down with Consumer Advocate Ernest Figueroa and Regulatory Manager David Chairez to discuss rising energy costs, rate hikes and recourses for ratepayers. He also discusses recent headlines about some of the social media lawsuit, the "fake electors" case, the state's most recent opioid settlement and the Substance Use Response Working Group (SURG) report. Lastly, Attorney General Ford reads a touching email from a constituent. Recorded Feb. 15, 2024 Resources Information on consumer sessions are announced in local newspapers, available on the PUCN's website, inserted in your monthly gas, water, wastewater and electricity bills or can be found by contacting PUCN offices in Las Vegas or Carson City. Energy and water conservation plan information available here: https://puc.nv.gov/Consumers/Save_Money/ File a consumer complaint with Public Utilities Commission here: https://puc.nv.gov/FAQ/Resolving_Disputes/ Energy assistance programs through the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Welfare and Supportive Services can be found here: https://dwss.nv.gov/Energy/2_Apply_for_Assistance/ Utility bill assistance for those who are currently at risk of having their heating, fuel, sewer, trash/recycling or water service disconnected is available through Nevada 211 programs here: https://www.nevada211.org/utility-assistance/ Nevada PUC low income, weatherization & other consumer assistance information can be found here: https://puc.nv.gov/Consumers/Be_Informed/Consumer_Help-Energy_Assistance/ Information on NV Energy Project REACH (Relief through Energy Assistance to Prevent Customer Hardships) can be found here: https://www.nvenergy.com/account-services/assistance-programs/project-reach Assistance for seniors and disabled customers can be found here: https://puc.nv.gov/Consumers/Be_Informed/Consumer_Help-Seniors_Disabled_Customers/ This podcast was created for educational and informational purposes only. The thoughts and commentary expressed in this podcast are provided as a service to the community and do not constitute solicitation or provision of legal advice. This podcast is not designed to provide specific legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney. The use of any podcast material does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Nevada Attorney General, nor any attorneys employed by Nevada Office of Attorney General or podcast guests. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Nevada Attorney General. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent by the Nevada Attorney General or of the State of Nevada.