The purpose of this chapter is to meet effectively water and energy emergencies by providing for conservation, efficient utilization, production and allocation of water and energy in ways which will:

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 416.010

  • Energy: means energy derived from crude oil, residual fuel oil, refined petroleum products, coal, natural and artificial gas, propane and electricity. See Nevada Revised Statutes 416.020
  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts

1.  Carry out as necessary, national water and energy policies under federal water and energy laws;

2.  Maintain vital services necessary for the peace, health, safety and welfare of the people of this state;

3.  Promote the most efficient use of water and energy;

4.  Lessen adverse impacts upon employment in and the economy and environment of this state;

5.  Ensure to the extent reasonably possible equitable treatment of all regions of the State and all sectors of the economy, consistent with other necessary considerations; and

6.  Promote and protect the interests of this state in the course of decisions to be made and actions to be taken under federal water and energy laws.

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