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Show [3] affect the growth of the local utility, Southern Nevada Power Company. We have, therefore, for the years 1956 to 1960 inclusive estimated a 5% increase; from 1961 to 1965 inclusive, a 3% increase and for the 1966-1975 period a 2% increase annually, for the Basic Project loads. For the Southern Nevada group (which includes Southern Nevada Power Company, Lincoln County Power District and Overton Power District) 1956-1960 we have assumed a 15% increase annually; for the 1961-1965 period, a 10% increase and for the 1966-1975 period, a 5% increase. Increases beyond the next few years are difficult to forecast, and only time will tell if this estimate is too conservative. Much will depend upon the availability of low cost power for industrial and manufacturing use, particularly for the Henderson plants, and for anticipated use in the proposed Eldorado Valley industrial site; and on the effect of the recent rate increases in power rates charged by Southern Nevada Power Company in the local scene. Additional Sources of Power The Arizona Power Authority and the Colorado River Commission of Nevada are continuing negotiations and studies looking toward the amendment of the present "interchange" contract, to make a more flexible arrangement by which both agencies may take advantage of complete interchange of energy and capacity available to the respective systems. The Southern Nevada Power Company's first steam-electric unit was placed in commercial operation in January 1956 (44000 Kw capacity). The second unit of 66,000 Kw capacity is due to be placed in operation in May 1957. A third unit, of either 60,000 or 100,000 Kw capacity, is tentatively scheduled for installation by |
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Original book: [State of Arizona, complainant v. State of California, Palo Verde Irrigation District, Coachella Valley County Water District, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, City of Los Angeles, California, City of San Diego, California, and County of San Diego, California, defendants, United States of America, State of Nevada, State of New Mexico, State of Utah, interveners] : |