National Solar Capacity Ranking: 6th
Data Current Through: Q2 2024
With numerous utility-scale, residential and commercial solar projects, Nevada has long been a top state for solar. While the Public Utility Commission of Nevada changed the net metering policy offered to solar customers in Nevada, which slowed down solar deployment, in 2017 the Nevada legislature voted to resurrect this important state policy. SEIA is working in Nevada to establish policies to promote new solar growth for all sectors of the industry and create a sustainable market with transparent policies.
Nevada Policy Priorities
Nevada
7,644
6th
8th
1,345,131 homes
27.72%
8,592
126 (18 Manufacturers, 57 Installers/Developers, 51 Others)
$12.6 billion
43% over the last 10 years
8471 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 8th)
129,603
DSIRE incentives database – Nevada – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in Nevada and across the United States
Nevada Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in Nevada
Nevada Public Utilities Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of Nevada public utilities
Nevada Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in Nevada, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
Nevada State Energy Office – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics
Solar Panel Cost in Nevada – Learn about the history of solar policy in Nevada, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage
Solar Rebates & Incentives in Nevada – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in Nevada to see what programs you can benefit from
U.S. Energy Information Administration – Nevada State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government
Nevada law contains detailed consumer protection provisions, including regulations on door-to-door sales, advertising requirements, prohibition of deceptive practices, and a construction recovery fund.
Specific to the solar industry, N.R.S. 598.9801-9822 details contract requirements and disclosures for DG and residential systems. Passed in 2024, SB 293, enhanced provisions designed to prevent deceptive trade practices. SB 293 requires solar salespeople to be employees of a solar installation company, and that company must hold a Nevada contractor’s license. SB 293 also adds required disclosures to the solar contract cover page and ensures customers receive contracts in the language used in the sale and advertising.