Nevada Compliance Requirements:
Nevada's SB93 requires solar sales teams operating in the state to be W2 employees of the installer they work for. Independent contractor sales models are no longer permitted.
All partners operating in Nevada must review their sales team structure and confirm compliance. If your team isn't already set up under a W2 model, that needs to change.
Complete the compliance checklist and submit it to your LightReach Relationship Manager. Download the checklist below.
To Generate Sales Rep IDs for Your Sales Representatives — chat in to Palmetto LightReach Support via the following path:
Installer Admins: Org Settings → Market Compliance Requirements → Nevada Compliance
Authorized EPC Signature requirement on all new contracts:
An "Authorized Signer" for your organization must be designated and set up within the LightReach portal.
This Authorized Signer will countersign all new Nevada contracts after the customer signs.
Ensure your organization has a dedicated, authorized signer to countersign all new contracts. Contracts will not proceed to 'Approved' status until all signatures are completed.
Nevada FAQ
Who needs to comply with Nevada's SB93 requirements? | All partners operating in Nevada must comply. This includes ensuring your sales team is structured correctly and that your organization has a designated Authorized Signer in the LightReach portal. |
What does the W2 requirement mean for my sales team? | All salespersons selling in Nevada must be W2 employees of the installing company. Independent contractor sales models are no longer permitted under Nevada law. |
What is an Authorized Signer and why do I need one? | An Authorized Signer is a designated representative from your organization who countersigns all new Nevada contracts after the customer signs. Without one set up in the LightReach portal, your contracts cannot move to "Approved" status. |
How do I set up an Authorized Signer? | Your Authorized Signer must be designated and set up directly within the LightReach portal. |
How do I generate Sales Rep IDs for my sales team? | Installer Admins can generate Sales Rep IDs through the LightReach portal by navigating to Org Settings > Market Compliance Requirements > Nevada Compliance. For additional help, contact Palmetto LightReach Support via chat. |
Where can I find the compliance checklist? | The Nevada LightReach Certified Installer Compliance Checklist is available to download from the LightReach portal. Once complete, submit it to your LightReach Relationship Manager. |
Rhode Island Solar Retailer Registration:
Rhode Island's legislature passed a requirement for the Department of Business Regulation (DBR) to create a Solar Retailer Registration process. All solar retailers operating in the state must comply with this registration requirement before conducting business.
Action #1: EPC Registration with the State
Complete and submit all requirements to the State.
Requirements include comprehensive rostering, individual sales rep background checks, and ID badge requirements.
Register at the DBR Solar Retailers portal.
Action #2: EPC Registration with Palmetto
Provide proof of submitted registration (email confirmation or DBR portal screenshot).
Submit via palmetto.finance/accounts.
Chat Support Submission Process:
Once you've completed registration with the state, begin your registration with Palmetto using the chat feature at palmetto.finance/accounts.
Follow chat prompts to the registration form: Installer Admins: Org Settings → Market Compliance Requirements → Rhode Island Compliance
Pro-tip: If additional details, adjustments, or corrections are needed, your team can respond directly through the ticket to request updates. This process helps maintain accuracy and accountability for Rhode Island compliance requests.
Rhode Island FAQ
When does this renew? | Renews annually; however, more frequent EPC roster requirements apply. See the State link above. |
How does PLR verify completion? | Registered EPCs are made visible via dbr.ri.gov/solar-retailers. |
Who is responsible for providing and updating this information? | EPCs need to register their own org AND provide all required documents to Palmetto for our registration. |
Does PLR care about background check contents? | No — we require copies of the completed background checks to confirm completion for our records. |
My rep is not an RI resident? | Follow the instructions on the state's submission website. Non-resident reps require both a state and national background check. |
What happens if I'm late to register? | Non-compliance will obligate PLR to fully disable the EPC in our portal. Additional monetary and compliance penalties may apply from the state. |