The CEO departs in the middle of the overload scandal

Las Vegas (KTNV) – Canal 13 learned that the CEO of NV Energy, Doug Cannon, has resigned.

The announcement on Tuesday morning that Cannon is leaving his role as President and CEO of NV Energy Illegal measures Is pending with the Nevada Public Supply Commission.

Cannon will take on a new role that runs the American Electric Power's transmission business in Columbus, Ohio. To replace him will be Brandon Barkhuffwhich previously directed the legal, compliance and customer service relationships from NV Energy.

Cannon's resignation comes in the middle of one The overcharge scandal exposes to channel 13 for the first time after a local woman shared concerns about her electricity bill.

O'clock | What you need to know about the NV Energy Overch Large scandal

The supervisory authorities require investigations after they have found NV Energy Overced Customers for decades

Since then DecadesBut only partially reimbursements. A PUCN registration showed how massive the misconduct is and more than 80,000 Nevadans and at least 17 million US dollars of overcharge.

The Nevada Conservation League says that the “Scandal deep, systemic failures in the entire company” emphasizes and the change in the leadership describes “long overdue” after years of assembling customer mission.

O'clock | NV Energy customer covers the double monthly basic service fee.

NV Energy overloaded customers, but only gives a partial reimbursement

NV Energy has continued to reject reforms and accountability before the state legislator. One would Lower energy costsSave and spend Nevadan's money Complete reimbursements for overload. The other would allow affordable housing residents benefit from sun savings. Both invoices are led to the final votes in Carson City.

What now?

While the PUCN decides to formally examine NV Energy and force them to fully reimburse overloaded customers, the supply company asks. Even more. NV Energy wants to increase interest rates From October 1st by almost 10%or about $ 15 per month for single-family houses.

The PUCN will hold two public hearings on June 4. Here is and where they weigh:

Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 1 p.m.

• Hearing room A
• Public pension commission of Nevada
• 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, NV 89148

Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 6 p.m.

• Chambers of the Clark County Commission
• Clark County Government Center
• 500 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, Nevada 89106

Written comments about US email should be treated as follows:

• Pucn
• Attn: Files No. 25-02016
• 1150 E. William St., Carson City, NV 89701;
• or 9075 West Diablo Drive, Suite 250, Las Vegas, NV 89148