Net Metering / Net Billing

The summary below reflects the rules in place for each utility for applications approved on or after October 1, 2025. Nevada's original net-metering law for renewable-energy systems was enacted in 1997 and has been amended numerous times. Systems up to one megawatt (MW) in capacity that generate electricity using solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and certain types of hydropower are generally eligible, although systems greater than 25 kilowatts (kW) in capacity are subject to different rules. Systems must be designed to offset part or all of a customer-generator's electricity requirements. A system is not eligible for net metering if its generating capacity exceeds the greater of (1) the limit on demand that the class of customer of the customer-generator may place on the utility's system, or (2) 100% of the customer's annual electricity demand. Nevada PowerFor systems up to 25 kW, production and consumption are netted on a monthly basis, and any excess generation is credited to the customer's next bill at a value equal to 75% of the retail rate. While the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada denied Nevada Power's 2025 request to transition from monthly netting of production and consumption to 15-minute netting, the Commission did approve Nevada Power's request to impose demand charges on all residential and small commercial customers. For systems between 25 kW and 1 MW, production and consumption are netted on a monthly basis, and any excess generation is credited to the customer's next bill at the retail rate.Sierra Pacific PowerFor systems up to 25 kW, production and consumption are netted in 15-minute intervals, and any net exports are credited to the customer's next bill at a value equal to 75% of the retail rate. While the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved Sierra Pacific Power's 2025 request to transition from monthly netting of production and consumption to 15-minute netting, the Commission denied Sierra Pacific Power's request to impose demand charges on all residential and small commercial customers. For systems between 25 kW and 1 MW, production and consumption are netted on a monthly basis, and any excess generation is credited to the customer's next bill at the retail rate.