Representatives Lee, Horsford, Highlight Legislation to Lower Energy Bills, Build Clean Energy Economy

July 9, 2026 Press Release Image Watch and Download Video Here LAS VEGAS, NV – Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) and Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined clean energy advocates and ratepayers to highlight the Energy Bills Relief Act, a family- and consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy that ensures Americans have access to the most reliable and low-cost source of power available – renewable energy. The Energy Bills Relief Act includes Congresswoman Lee’s bipartisan SHINE Act — legislation which would make local permitting for residential solar and other home energy systems better, cheaper, and faster. It also prioritizes consumers and ensures access to low-cost energy for our homes, businesses, and economy. The legislation would help combat rising electricity bills for Nevadans regularly facing temperatures above 100 degrees by offering utility protections and supporting federally funded weatherization and energy efficiency programs to help lower energy bills and expand clean energy resources in Nevada. “Here in our state, renewable energies are key to lowering energy bills. Attacks on clean energy projects will only increase costs for hardworking families,” said Congresswoman Susie Lee. “That’s why I’m fighting to increase access to cleaner and cheaper forms of energy, and the Energy Bills Relief Act will do just that. I’ll continue working to lower energy costs and put more money back in southern Nevadans’ pockets.” Image Nevada electricity bills have surged significantly in recent years, with southern Nevada residents paying 54% more than they did in 2021. For some consumers that’s hundreds of dollars more per year than just five years ago. “Las Vegas families need the Energy Bills Relief Act to help lower the cost of electricity bills, there are many working families who are doing all they can just to make ends meet,” said Congressman Horsford. “Rolling back this legislation will only hurt our local communities, this should not be a political issue, it is one about supporting affordability and sustainability so Las Vegas families can continue to thrive.” The legislation could also create jobs and boost the economy for Nevadan families and communities as well as reduce the frequency of extreme heat, which climate change is making more frequent and severe. “We need the Energy Bills Relief Act to help upgrade Las Vegas' older, energy inefficient homes and businesses,” said Chris Brooks, founder and principal of Brooks Consulting. “Our desert climate means a massive portion of energy bills comes from cooling, so we need this legislation to help our communities find alternative ways to support such cooling by generating our electricity with local, clean, and affordable energy.” Image As southern Nevada’s sole representative on the House Natural Resources Committee, Congresswoman Lee is doing everything possible to protect Nevada’s public lands and parks, combat climate change, and build a clean energy economy. ### Issues : Energy & Public Lands