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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) September 12, 2000
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Sierra Pacific Power Company
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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NEVADA 0-508 88-0044418
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
P.O. Box 10100 (6100 Neil Road), Reno, Nevada 89520-0400
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (775) 834-4011
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None
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
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Item 5. Other Events
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On September 7, 2000, Sierra Pacific Resources, the parent corporation of
Sierra Pacific Power Company (the "COMPANY"), issued a press release announcing
that the Company intends to sell its water business.
A copy of the press release, dated September 7, 2000, relating to the above
described matter is attached as Exhibits 99. hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
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Not required
(b) Pro forma financial information.
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Not required
(c) Exhibits.
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99.1 Sierra Pacific Resources- Press Release issued September 7, 2000
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Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Sierra Pacific Power Company
Date: September 12, 2000 By: /s/ Mark A. Ruelle
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Mark A. Ruelle
Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit 99.1
Sierra Pacific Resources- Press Release issued September 7, 2000.
