Updated Sept. 16, 2016

Friday September 16th, in a 3-0 vote, the Nevada Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved grandfathering for the 32,000 Nevadans who went solar as of December 31, 2015. 

This decision means that anyone who installed rooftop solar, or had an active net metering application before the end of last year, will receive retail net metering rates for 20 years. Grandfathered rates will be applied in the first full billing period starting December 1, 2016.  

This is a significant victory for consumer choice. People want solar, and they want security that their investments will be honored.   

We'd like to thank all our Nevada customers who have advocated on behalf of solar choice and consumer protection. Thousands of Nevadans will benefit. 

We at Sunrun will continue to advocate to re-instate solar net metering for all Nevadans.

 


Updated Feb. 16, 2016

On Jan. 1, 2016, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) of Nevada adopted new anti-solar policies, including an increase in fixed fees and a reduced rate NV Energy pays solar homeowners for the excess power they produce.

We want to thank our customers for your patience and understanding during a confusing time for the solar industry in Nevada. We have been overwhelmed by the amount of positive support for solar choice. Your voices are critically important, and they are being heard.

On Jan. 13, more than 1,500 Nevadans provided public comment and/or rallied outside the Commission’s offices in Las Vegas and Carson City. The meeting lasted all day while the three Commissioners listened to public comment. Thousands of solar homeowners and solar employees have emailed the Commission and Governor Sandoval, and many have sent handwritten letters.

Following a rehearing on the grandfathering issue on Feb. 12, the PUCN rejected various proposals to extend the prior rate structure for existing solar customers. Instead, the Commission lengthened the implementation period of the new rate structure, from four years to 12 years.

How will my NV Energy bill change?

Note: Your Sunrun agreement will remain unchanged as a result of the Nevada PUC’s order.

For the most up-to-date NV Energy rate change information, please contact NV Energy directly.

What is Sunrun doing to help?

Sunrun has a dedicated public policy team that advocates for fair residential solar policies both in Nevada and across the United States.

Sunrun will continue to fight for consumer choice by appealing the decision and we will keep you updated on the status of the appeal. Stay up-to-date with all the battles Sunrun is engaged in across the country by liking Sunrun Policy on Facebook.

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Thanks for the info, but I’m still confused. Who can I talk to about this?

Please reach our Customer Care team at 855-478-6786 or customercare@sunrun.com.