The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada on June 29 authorized a budget of $15 million for NV Energy to implement an electric vehicle demonstration program to scale public charging infrastructure as part of its 2018-2019 annual plan. The commission also approved $5 million for energy storage initiatives. The programs stem from legislation enacted last year that tasked the commission with creating an incentive program for energy storage within the state’s solar program, an electric vehicle pilot, and allocation of funds for distributed generation for low-income classes. The utility cannot utilize the incentive funds to install its own stations. In May, the commission approved regulations allowing the utility to own and operate charging stations and recover costs. Nevada Power must file proposed tariffs within 90 days of the order.