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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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)February 10, 2005
| Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address of | ||||
| Commission File | Principal Executive Offices and Telephone | I.R.S. employer | ||
| Number | Number | Identification Number | ||
| 1-08788 | SIERRA PACIFIC RESOURCES | 88-0198358 | ||
| P.O. Box 10100 (6100 Neil Road) | ||||
| Reno, Nevada 89520-0400 (89511) | ||||
| (775) 834-4011 | ||||
| 2-28348 | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | 88-0420104 | ||
| 6226 West Sahara Avenue | ||||
| Las Vegas, Nevada 89146 | ||||
| (702) 367-5000 | ||||
| 0-508 | SIERRA PACIFIC POWER COMPANY | 88-0044418 | ||
| P.O. Box 10100 (6100 Neil Road) | ||||
| Reno, Nevada 89520-0400 (89511) | ||||
| (775) 834-4011 |
None
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Section 5—Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Appointment of Principal Officers
| (a) | Not required | |||
| (b) | Not required | |||
| (c) | Not required | |||
| (d) | On February 11, 2005, Sierra Pacific Resources issued a press release announcing that Joseph B. Anderson, Jr. has been elected to its board of directors. Anderson also joins the boards of Sierra Pacific Resources’ two utility subsidiaries, Sierra Pacific Power Company and Nevada Power Company. Anderson’s term as a Sierra Pacific Resources director will run until the May 2005 annual meeting of the corporation. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. | |||
Section 8—Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events
On February 10, 2005, Sierra Pacific Resources issued a press release announcing that its subsidiary, Nevada Power Company, the Colorado River Commission (“CRC”) and the Southern Nevada Water Authority (“SNWA”) have agreed to work under a cooperative business accord. Subject to approval by the entities’ respective boards and certain governmental authorities, the accord will allow Nevada Power Company, CRC and SNWA to collaborate on mutually beneficial initiatives while focusing on their primary missions of providing reliable electricity and water supplies for their customers. The accord also resolves outstanding issues and litigation among the entities. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.
Section 9—Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (a) | Financial Statements of Business Acquired | |||
| Not required | ||||
| (b) | Pro forma financial information | |||
| Not required | ||||
| (c) | Exhibits | |||
| 99.1 Press Release issued February 11, 2005. | ||||
| 99.2 Press Release issued February 10,2005. | ||||
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Signatures
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.
| Sierra Pacific Resources (Registrant) | ||||
| Date: February 11, 2005 | By: | /s/ John E. Brown | ||
| John E. Brown | ||||
| Vice President and Controller | ||||
| Nevada Power Company (Registrant) | ||||
| Date: February 11, 2005 | By: | /s/ John E. Brown | ||
| John E. Brown | ||||
| Vice President and Controller | ||||
| Sierra Pacific Power Company (Registrant) | ||||
| Date: February 11, 2005 | By: | /s/ John E. Brown | ||
| John E. Brown | ||||
| Vice President and Controller | ||||