Nevada's original net-metering law for renewable-energy systems was enacted in 1997 and amended in 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017. Systems up to one megawatt (MW) in capacity that generate electricity using solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and certain types of hydropower are generally eligible, although systems greater than 25 kilowatts (kW) in capacity may be subject to certain costs at the utility's discretion. Systems must be designed to offset part or all of a customer-generator's electricity requirements. A system is not eligible for net metering if its generating capacity exceeds the greater of (1) the limit on demand that the class of customer of the customer-generator may place on the utility's system, or (2) 100% of the customer's annual electricity demand.
| Implementing Sector: | State |
| Category: | Regulatory Policy |
| State: | Nevada |
| Incentive Type: | Net Metering |
| Web Site: | http://puc.nv.gov/Renewable_Energy/Net_Metering/ |
| Administrator: | |
| Start Date: | |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
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| Applicable Utilities: | Investor-owned utilities |
| System Capacity Limit: | The lesser of 1 MW or 100% of the customer's annual requirements for electricity |
| Net Excess Generation: |
Systems up to 25 kW: monthly net excess generation credited at a rate equal to 75% of retail rate Systems larger than 25 kW and up to 1 MW: Monthly netting at the retail rate. Any credits that exceed the customer's monthly bill will be carried over to the next billing period indefinitely. |
| Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits: | Customer owns RECs (unless utility subsidizes system) |
| Meter Aggregation: |
Not addressed for most technologies. Meter aggregation allowed for hydro installations across contiguous properties owned by the customer generator. Meter aggregation allowed for very specific wind projects. |
| Name: | NRS 704.766 et seq. |
| Date Enacted: | 7/1/1997 |
| Expiration Date: | None |
| Name: | NAC 704.881 et seq. |
| Date Enacted: | 2004 |
| Effective Date: | 2004 |
| Name: | Public Utilities Commission Final Order |
| Date Enacted: | 09/01/2017 |
| Name: | General Contact North Office |
| Organization: | Public Utilities Commission of Nevada |
| Address: |
Carson City NV 89701 |
| Phone: | (775) 684-6101 |
| Name: | General Contact South Office |
| Organization: | Public Utilities Commission of Nevada |
| Address: |
9075 W. Diablo Drive, Suite 250 Las Vegas NV 89148 |
| Phone: | (702) 486-7210 |
This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.
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