1 EXHIBIT 23.01 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement (No. 33-62143) of our report dated February 8, 1995, included in Southwest Gas Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994, and to all references to our Firm included in this registration statement. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Las Vegas, Nevada October 4, 1995