Plug-In Solar in Nevada — Status: unclear
Last Updated: March 2026
Key Information
| Average Electricity Rate | 14.6¢/kWh |
| Estimated Annual Savings | $260/year |
| TOU Rate Spread | 7¢/kWh |
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 6.4 |
| Retail Choice | limited |
What You Can Do
No specific plug-in solar law. Nevada has excellent solar resources and net metering. NV Energy offers solar programs.
What You Can't Do (Yet)
NV Energy requires interconnection agreements for grid-tied systems. No plug-in solar exemption exists.
Available Rebates & Incentives
Nevada property tax exemption for renewable energy systems. Nevada sales tax abatement for renewable energy equipment. Net metering available through NV Energy. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Incentive Program Links
- Nevada Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption — DSIRE — Renewable energy systems exempt from Nevada property tax assessment.
- DSIRE — Nevada Solar Incentives — Full list of Nevada state and utility solar incentive programs.
Demographics (US Census 2023)
| Population | 3,211,077 |
| Total Households | 1,202,593 |
| Owner-Occupied | 721,556 |
| Renter-Occupied | 481,037 |
| Single-Family Homes | 787,304 |
| Apartment Units (5+) | 284,085 |
| Median Household Income | $78,260 |
| Median Home Value | $435,400 |
Solar Resource Data (NREL PVWatts)
| Peak Sun Hours/Day | 6.41 |
| Optimal Tilt Angle | 36° |
| Optimal Azimuth | Due South (180°) |
| Est. Annual kWh (800W system) | 1871 kWh |
| Best Solar Months | May-August |
Major Utilities
| Utility | Customers | Net Metering |
|---|---|---|
| NV Energy | ~1,449,553 customers | Yes |
| Liberty Utilities | ~49,000-50,000 customers | Yes |
| Valley Electric Association | ~21,352 members | Yes |
| Overton Power District No. 5 | ~19,638 customers | Yes |
| Boulder City Electric Utility | ~7,800 metered accounts | Yes |