FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 28, 2011
Contact: Rita Weisshaar, 775-722-2788
 

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Shame on NV Energy Community Asks Board Chair Philip Satre to Release the Company’s Internal Report on the Ensign-Yackira Scandal

“Don’t Keep Us in the Dark – Release the Ensign-Yackira Report Now”

RENO, NV – Today, the Shame on NV Energy community sent an open letter to NV Energy Board Chair Philip Satre asking him to release the findings of an internal report on the company’s dealings with Douglas Hampton, the husband of Senator John Ensign’s mistress, who has been indicted on charges of illegally lobbying on the company’s behalf. The full text of the letter follows.

With over 38,000 members, Shame on NV Energy is one of the fastest growing online advocacy communities in the country. Sponsored by IBEW Local 1245, Shame on NV Energy brings together current NV Energy employees, retirees, consumers and citizens concerned with the company's labor practices, customer service and rates - the highest of any Mountain state. For more information, click here.

An Open Letter to NV Energy Board Chairman Philip G. Satre

Philip G. Satre

Chairman of the Board

NV Energy, Inc.

Dear Mr. Philip G. Satre,

As your employees, customers and fellow Nevadans, we are calling on you to release the results of your internal investigation into the hiring of Douglas Hampton, the husband of former Senator John Ensign’s mistress. Mr. Hampton was indicted on charges of violating federal lobbying rules while he was your employee, and as a public utility – our public utility – we ask that you not keep us in the dark and release the full, unedited report.

We know that as CEO of NV Energy, Michael Yackira is the person ultimately responsible for hiring Douglas Hampton. What we don’t know is if Yackira – knowingly or not – violated the law or NV Energy policy in doing so. As the Chairman of the Board of the utility, we are calling on you to be transparent and release any and all findings of your investigation.

Over the past six months, we have faced rate hikes, broken promises to your retirees and dubious eleventh hour legislative maneuvers. We demand more accountability and more transparency from your Board and top executives. Please release the findings of the internal investigation you mentioned at your May 3rd shareholders meeting without delay.

Sincerely,

The Shame on NV Energy Community


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The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245 has represented workers at NV Energy since 1945. Overall, the union represents roughly 20,000 energy workers in Nevada and California. Shame on NV Energy’s Facebook group, Facebook.com/ShameOnNVEnergy has over 38,000 members, and is one of the largest online advocacy groups in the state of Nevada.