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Will Nevada reopen net metering rates for new solar customers?

New solar business in Nevada all but collapsed after a controversial ruling last year, but a recent decision to restore net-metering rates to new residential customers in the northern part of the state should get the solar market there moving again.

Will NV Energy & SolarCity retain retail rate net metering?

After nearly a year of contentious regulatory proceedings, Nevada utility regulators today unanimously ruled to approve a deal between NV Energy, SolarCity and regulatory staff to allow rooftop solar customers to retain the original retail rate net metering that was eliminated last year in a controversial decision.

What is Nevada doing with rooftop solar and net energy metering?

“That is what Nevada is doing with rooftop solar and net energy metering.” The decision comes after utility regulators voted to phase out net metering credits and hike fixed fees on all residential solar customers in December 2015.

Will Nevada restore net-metering reimbursements for new solar customers?

In a draft order approved late last month, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada voted unanimously to restore retail net-metering reimbursements for new solar customers in NV Energy’s Sierra Pacific Power Company service area, up to a cap of 6 megawatts.

Why did Nevada's Solar rate change halt a booming solar market?

The decision comes after utility regulators voted to phase out net metering credits and hike fixed fees on all residential solar customers in December 2015. The rate change undercut the economics of investing in home solar and slowed Nevada’s booming rooftop solar market to a halt.

How do you move forward with solar and net energy metering?

“Sometimes the best way to move forward is to take a step back, adjust direction, and restart again,” the order states. “That is what Nevada is doing with rooftop solar and net energy metering.”