nv energy denies ever requesting the exclusion of a "grandfather" clause in its original proposal, and there were attempts to include such provisions. "nv energy's intent with its grandfathering proposal was to offer a solution for customers who installed or had valid applications to install rooftop solar systems in the most efficient and timely manner." the clause was eventually denied by the regulators, then presided by commissioner david noble, who also authored the net metering decision. this controversy led to nevada governor brian sandoval's decision to not reappoint noble to his position and take further action as he was "critical of the net metering decision and convened new energy task force to resolve net metering issues." both nv energy and the solar industry applaud gov. sandoval's intervention in the matter in order to reach a fair and reasonable outcome.