Outside the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) in the southwest valley on Wednesday, groups including the Nevada Conservation League and Utility Watch Nevada rallied to protest rising NV Energy bills and the new daily demand charge set to start in April.

The rally coincided with the annual General Consumer Session, giving residents a rare opportunity to address regulators directly. Earlier in the day, many locals voiced disappointment over the charge and overall rising power costs.

VIDEO: Geneva Zoltek talks to a Las Vegas resident concerned over the new "daily demand charge" Advocates rally against NV Energy’s new 'Daily Demand Charge' at PUCN Consumer Session

Las Vegas resident Joel Tauber said some of his bills have been more than $400. “It’s painful. I just wanted to e

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