NV Energy Inc.

10/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/11/2024 10:07

NV Energy to Conduct Essential Fire Mitigation Work in the Tahoe Basin Using Helicopters

NV Energy to Conduct Essential Fire Mitigation Work in the Tahoe Basin Using Helicopters

NV Energy will be completing essential fire mitigation work in the Tahoe Basin with the assistance of helicopters

Oct 11, 2024 8:56 AM

Starting next week, NV Energy will be replacing power poles and clearing large logs and brush that pose fire hazards to company infrastructure in the Tahoe Basin. Due to the steep, mountainous terrain in the area, NV Energy will use helicopters to conduct this work.

Beginning October 14 and lasting for approximately five weeks, customers and visitors to the area can expect to see the helicopter working overhead, and logging trucks and other heavy equipment in the area.

There may be brief disruptions to traffic and trails between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. while work is ongoing. There are no anticipated power outages with this work.

The work is part of NV Energy's natural disaster protection plan, also called Power Safe NV. During this time frame, NV Energy will rebuild a four-mile stretch of power line between Hidden Beach Plaza to Thunderbird Lodge. Additionally, the company will be removing hazardous logs and brush from six sections along Lake Tahoe.

Rebuilding overhead lines and replacing poles creates a more resilient and reliable power supply. Removing hazardous trees and vegetation prevents fire ignitions, creates fuel breaks for first responders, and promotes a healthier forest.

Roads and trails in the area will be impacted during this time frame to allow for the safe movement of the helicopter and other equipment. Affected areas will include:

  • Roads:
    • US Highway 50:
      • Intermittent closures near Spooner Summit and Glenbrook
      • Intermittent closures near Spooner Cut-Off Road
    • State Route 28:
      • Intermittent and full closure of lanes along State Row 28 in Crystal Bay and between Sand Harbor and Thunderbird Lodge
      • Lane closure of State Route 28 near Sweetwater Road
  • Trails
    • East Shore Bike Path
    • Bear Mountain Trail
    • Chimney Beach Trails
    • Daggett Loop Trail
    • Tahoe Rim Trail to the East of US 50

Additional customer impacts - including temporary displacements for customers whose homes are in the flight path of the helicopter - are being communicated to customers directly by NV Energy.

The work will be completed by NV Energy in collaboration with contractors from Asplundh, VM West and Wasach Electric.

To stay up-to-date and receive notice for upcoming work, be sure to update your contact information at MyAccount at nvenergy.com. You can learn more by visiting 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, [email protected]