SafeNest Opens New Donation Center Nevada’s largest non-profit organization serving those affected by domestic violence, SafeNest, has opened a new donation center headquarters. The new center doubles the non-profits capacity, expanding from 1,000 to 2,500 square feet and employing 20 full- and part-time staff. Donations to the center total over 200,000 pounds each month and … [Read more...]
If You Could Witness Any Event of the Past, Present or Future, What Would It Be?
“[I would want to witness] the signing of the Constitution to see the resolve and optimism of the brave people who created this country and put into motion the liberties we all hold so dear.” Ken Johnson, Executive VP, Business Development | Valley Electric Association “[I would want to witness] the day our country required education for children. Could we have known then how … [Read more...]
Balancing the Boom: How Utilities Strive to Keep Up with Developers
Nevada’s utility providers, facing a wave of requests from developers who need water, power and natural gas service for their projects, increasingly rely on digital solutions to help move applications along. At the same time, utilities emphasize one of the oldest strategies in the book to reduce the possibilities of delay. They encourage development teams to meet … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Public Works & Utilities
Advancing technologies and shifting consumer expectations are driving changes within the utilities and public works sectors. With those changes come potential opportunities for the future of Nevada and its growing population. Recently, leaders in these industries met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss current operations and projects on the … [Read more...]
Senator Dean Heller to Tour VEA Facility and Desert View Hospital Prior to Annual Meeting
Senator Dean Heller to Tour VEA Facility and Desert View Hospital Prior to Annual Meeting Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, today announced that on April 22 Senator Dean Heller will tour the facility, Desert View Hospital and host a press Q & A at the Valley Conference Center prior to its annual member … [Read more...]
Lt. Gov. Hutchison, Switch Executive to Speak at Valley Electric Association Annual Meeting
Community members invited to VEA’s largest event of the year PAHRUMP – Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison will be the keynote speaker at Valley Electric Association’s 2016 Annual Meeting, April 23, at Pahrump Valley High School. Hutchison will give VEA member-owners an economic update of Nevada. Also speaking will be Jason Mendenhall, executive vice president of Cloud at Switch. … [Read more...]
Valley Electric Association Announces Board of Directors Elections Results
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association (VEA) Board President John Maurer was re-elected to a fourth term in District 4, and David Hall was chosen as the new board representative in District 2 by members of VEA in March elections. In Amargosa Valley, Hall replaces retiring board member Shiela Rau, who has served 18 years on the Board, one of the longest tenures in the 51-year … [Read more...]
VEA Delivers Crucial Communications Backup to Nye County
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association is doing its part to keep Nye County connected to vital services in the event of an emergency. VEA technicians activated a circuit near the Nye County Sheriff's Office, adding two more networks to the area’s telecommunications infrastructure. With a flip of a switch, the chances of the sheriff's office losing telephone and Internet … [Read more...]
VEA Invites Members to District Meetings
PAHRUMP - Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, is scheduled to host six district meetings across its service area this month. The meetings, which are open to all VEA members in their respective service districts, will provide attendees with valuable information about the cooperative’s achievements during the … [Read more...]
VEA Hosts A Pay It Forward Contest #BetterTogether
Member-owned cooperative is hosting an online giveaway promotion PAHRUMP – In its continued effort to give back to the members of the communities it serves, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, recently announced that it is hosting a monthly contest where members are eligible to win a $50 power bill … [Read more...]
VEA First Car Charging Station Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with Governor Sandoval
Member-owned cooperative operating Electrical Vehicle Charging Station in Beatty PAHRUMP –Valley Electric Association Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, NV celebrated the newly operational Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) in Beatty with a ribbon cutting including Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval. “By energizing this first charging … [Read more...]
Around the State: March 2016
Business Confidence Rebounds According to the UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER), the Southern Nevada business confidence index, which is tracked by the center, increased by 6.6 percent on a quarterly basis. This is a rebound from the previous three straight quarters of decline. VEA Earns Cornerstone Award from Pahrump Valley Chamber The Pahrump Valley … [Read more...]
VEA to Host EVCS Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Governor Sandoval
WHO: Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval Tom Husted, CEO of VEA WHAT: VEA will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony announcing the opening of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) in Beatty, with Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval in attendance. WHEN: Tuesday, March 1, 2016 12:00 p.m. WHERE: 550 US-95, Beatty, NV … [Read more...]
VEA Provides High Speed Internet Service to VA Construction Site
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA) announces that it has connected its wireless broadband service to the Veterans Affairs Pahrump Clinic (VA) construction site in its continued effort to provide high speed internet to its members. VEA recognizes the growing need for improved high-speed communications and Internet service. In order to meet that need more … [Read more...]
Industry Focus: Utilities
With Nevada recovering from the recession, utility companies are finally beginning to invest in capital improvements, technology and expansion. Although the outlook is positive, progress can be slow due to changing regulations in the Silver State. However, rates remain competitive and conservation efforts prove to be strong. Recently, utility experts met at the Las Vegas office … [Read more...]
VEA Announces Its Commitment To The American Business Act On Climate Pledge
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, announced that it has joined the American Business Act on Climate Pledge, joining more than 150 companies from across the American economy that are standing with the President of the United States to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to climate action and to voice … [Read more...]
VEA Launches Optical Fiber Broadband Service in Southwestern Nevada
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, Nevada, recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the launch of its optical fiber broadband communications service in southwestern Nevada at the Pahrump Community Library. The library is the first facility to receive service through VEA’s advanced … [Read more...]
VEA to Launch Optical Fiber Broadband Service at Pahrump Community Library
PAHRUMP – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, invites community members to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the launch of its optical fiber broadband communications service at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Pahrump Community Library. The library will be the first facility to receive … [Read more...]
VEA and Bombard Electric Announce 15-Megawatt Solar Energy Project in Pahrump, Nevada
PAHRUMP, Nev. – Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a nonprofit, member-owned electric cooperative, announced detailed information about the plan to begin construction this year on a 15-megawatt solar energy generation project in Pahrump, Nevada. Utilizing Nevada union workers and American-made materials, this solar project will generate affordable renewable energy while … [Read more...]
VEA Seeks Community Support During Fill the Bucket Truck School Supply Drive on Aug. 1
PAHRUMP, Nev. – In an effort to provide valuable support for local students, Valley Electric Association, Inc. (VEA), a member-owned electric cooperative headquartered in Pahrump, will host its annual Fill the Bucket Truck School Supply Drive on Aug. 1 at multiple locations in Pahrump. VEA encourages community members to make donations during the daylong charitable event, which … [Read more...]
