Steve Hill of the Nevada Office of Economic Development, Tony Sanchez of Nevada Energy and Paul Thomsen of the Nevada Office of Energy answer questions from lawmakers during a special session at the Nevada Legislature on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, in Carson City.

Cathleen Allison / AP

Steve Hill of the Nevada Office of Economic Development, Tony Sanchez of Nevada Energy and Paul Thomsen of the Nevada Office of Energy answer questions from lawmakers during a special session at the Nevada Legislature on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014, in Carson City.