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Market Requirements Overview-Nevada

Written by Anita-PLR Platform Ops
Updated over 2 months ago

This article provides a clear, state-by-state breakdown of all requirements and links involved in the solar installation process, covering every requirement from M0 to M1 through M2 for Nevada. It outlines the documentation, approvals, and compliance steps that installers and sales teams must follow to ensure each project meets state-specific regulations. Designed as a practical guide, it helps teams quickly understand what’s required in each state to keep projects compliant and moving efficiently.

Nevada-Active Utilities

State

Utilities

* = Lease Only

Min. Production Factor for Sales (Y1 Prod / DC kW)

Nevada

  • NV Energy - South

  • NV Energy - North

900

Nevada - Compliance Requirements

All partners operating in NV to evaluate and ensure compliance with new requirements. All sales teams must be W2 employees with the installer.

Nevada is following a market trend to enact sales regulation focused on consumer compliance. View full SB93 text here.

Complete all checklist requirements and submit to your LightReach Relationship Manager (download below)


​FINAL Nevada LightReach Certified Installer Compliance Checklist_12.20.23.pdf

*Click on link for all details

Nevada-Completing NTP (M0) Requirements

The LightReach contract is sent to the homeowners email via DocuSign

Alternate signing option: Homeowners can sign the contract within their home.palmetto.com account

In NV : An Authorized Signer will countersign all new contracts after the customer signs.

Nevada-LightReach Energy Plans: Overview

Spanish contracts have launched in AZ, CA, CT, FL, MA, MD, NJ, NV, NY, PA, RI and TX.

Nevada-Design Package | Inputs and Deliverables

State(s)

Snow Loss (Only use if design platform does not have a total value)

Minimum System Loss without Shade Loss (Includes Snow Loss)

  • Nevada

0%

9.1%

Nevada-Incentive Deliverables - M1 Milestone

M1 Documents: Submission Requirements

State

Document 1

Document 2

Nevada

Utility Bill

  • Best practice to provide full copy when possible.

  • At minimum: Must show account number and address.

Three document upload requirements at M1 submission.

[1] Customer-Signed work order document confirming the exact equipment specs to be installed. Download document below

Nevada PPA AVL Supplement_Work Order.pdf

[2] Proof of Installation Company Welcome Call - MP3 or MP4 file uploaded.

  • Some call recording services store calls in a hyperlink/doc file type. So long as PLR can access and confirm the call validity, it will be accepted

  • State law requires audio/video recording. Reasonable submissions such as call transcripts will be accepted in the event of unique circumstances.

[3] Proof of On-site Physical Survey Results Provided to Customer

  • Provide a reasonable survey summary/results document to the customer.

  • Common forms are: photo confirmation of results emailed to the customer--or-- signed copy of the document from the customer.

Nevada-Compliance: Guidelines

Some electric utilities offer specialized rate discounts to certain customer groups, such as low income or medical assistance/disability discounts. These programs can vary widely in scope and details. Common utility subsidized rate programs include:

  • Various low income bill credits / Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) programs in NJ, PA, CO, OH, NV, VA, IL, WI.

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