EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on
Form S-4 of our report dated March 15, 2005, relating to the consolidated
financial statements and financial statement schedule of Nevada Power Company,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Nevada Power Company for the year
ended December 31, 2004 and to the reference to us under the heading "Experts"
in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Reno, Nevada
May 11, 2005