What other approvals does the Ely Energy Center need for the companies to proceed?
The primary approval required is the approval of the PUCN. NV Energy submitted its Triennial Resource Plan on June 30, 2006 to the PUCN, requesting approval of initial development expenses for phase one, and authorization for certain preliminary construction expenditures such as critical boiler components, rail, and construction housing. Approval of these expenditures will allow the first unit in phase one to meet its scheduled completion date of late 2011. Following receipt of final estimates and bids, the companies would return to the Commission in late 2007 for final approval of phase one of the Project.
