SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 6, 2008
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| | | Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address of | | I.R.S. Employer |
| Commission File | | Principal Executive Offices and Telephone | | Identification |
| Number | | Number | | Number |
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| 1-08788 | | SIERRA PACIFIC RESOURCES | | 88-0198358 |
| | | Nevada | | |
| | | P.O. Box 30150 (6100 Neil Road) | | |
| | | Reno, Nevada 89520-0400 (89511) | | |
| | | (775) 834-4011 | | |
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| 2-28348 | | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | | 88-0420104 |
| | | Nevada | | |
| | | 6226 West Sahara Avenue | | |
| | | Las Vegas, Nevada 89146 | | |
| | | (702) 367-5000 | | |
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| 0-00508 | | SIERRA PACIFIC POWER COMPANY | | 88-0044418 |
| | | Nevada | | |
| | | P.O. Box 10100 (6100 Neil Road) | | |
| | | Reno, Nevada 89520-0400 (89511) | | |
| | | (775) 834-4011 | | |
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| o | | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| o | | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b)) |
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| o | | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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| o | | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
On May 6, 2008, Sierra Pacific Resources (SPR) announced that Walter M. Higgins will retire as chairman and member of the board of directors, effective July 31, 2008. Effective August 1, 2008, Philip G. Satre, SPR’s current lead outside director, will succeed Mr. Higgins as non-executive chairman. Mr. Higgins will simultaneously retire as chairman and director of both of SPR’s utility subsidiaries, Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Company, and Mr. Satre will succeed Mr. Higgins as non-executive chairman of those companies. Mr. Satre has been a member of the SPR board since January 2005. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 5.03 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
On May 6, 2008, the board of directors amended SPR’s Bylaws to provide that the Chairman of the Board preside over all shareholder meetings. The change is effective May 6, 2008.
(c) Exhibits — The following exhibit is filed with this Form 8-K:
EX-99.1 - Press Release dated May 6, 2008.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have each duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| | Sierra Pacific Resources (Registrant) | |
| Date: May 9, 2008 | By: | /s/ E. Kevin Bethel | |
| | | E. Kevin Bethel | |
| | | Chief Accounting Officer | |
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| | Nevada Power Company (Registrant) | |
| Date: May 9, 2008 | By: | /s/ E. Kevin Bethel | |
| | | E. Kevin Bethel | |
| | | Chief Accounting Officer | |
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| | Sierra Pacific Power Company (Registrant) | |
| Date: May 9, 2008 | By: | /s/ E. Kevin Bethel | |
| | | E. Kevin Bethel | |
| | | Chief Accounting Officer | |
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