Electric Utility Deregulation, Las Vegas, NV 2000

Partners:

KLVX-TV (PBS-Las Vegas)
KNBP-TV (PBS-Reno)

The stations joined to broadcast their first live, interactive, statewide town hall meeting in February 2000 on the issue of electric utility deregulation. With deregulation scheduled to take place in March, the stations wanted to help consumers get answers to questions about this complex public policy issue. Viewers emailed, faxed and phoned in questions to three-member panels in Las Vegas and in Reno. In addition, a studio audience in Las Vegas questioned the panels, which included the head of the state's largest utility and the chair of the Public Utilities Commission.

Though ratings were typical for the time slot - a one rating and a one share - the stations were pleased with the outcome. There was a steady stream of phone callers throughout the broadcast and there were numerous requests for tapes of the show.

Contact:

Mitch Fox
News & Public Affairs Manager
KLVX-TV
4210 Channel 10 Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Phone: (702) 799-1010
Email: mfox@klvx.org