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- ↑ "Contact Us". energy.nv.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ↑ "NRS: CHAPTER 701 - ENERGY POLICY". www.leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ↑ "2001 Statutes of Nevada, Pages 3105-3276". www.leg.state.nv.us. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ↑ "Active Programs". energy.nv.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-02.