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NevadaAB45883rd Regular Session (2025)HouseWALLET
AN ACT relating to energy; authorizing the users of a solar-powered affordable housing system to participate in net metering; exempting the owner or operator of a solar-powered affordable housing system from certain provisions of law; requiring the owner or landlord of a qualified multifamily affordable housing property to notify residents and new tenants of certain information relating to a solar-powered affordable housing system; making certain provisions governing public works applicable to contracts for construction work related to certain solar-powered affordable housing systems; establishing requirements for a tariff or contract relating to a solar-powered affordable housing system; revising provisions governing the administration of net metering; revising provisions relating to an expanded solar access program which certain electric utilities are required to offer; revising certain contractual requirements for an agreement for the purchase or lease of a solar-powered affordable housing system; imposing various requirements and restrictions on a contractor who performs work concerning a residential photovoltaic system used to produce electricity on a qualified multifamily affordable housing property; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Sponsored By: Howard Watts (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
BDR 58-228
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
7 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Stronger rights for home solar users
You have the right to make, use, store, and export renewable energy in Nevada. You can connect behind the meter if you follow safety, code, and notice rules. You get fair credit for energy you send back, and you stay in your broad rate class unless the law says otherwise. Net metering continues for 20 years at the original location after you accept the utility’s offer, and you can replace the system during that time. If you fully pay for your system, the commission gives you portfolio energy credits equal to its generation. The commission must set standard net metering tariffs and contracts, and utilities must file any needed tariff changes by December 31, 2025. Affordable‑housing solar systems are also treated as distributed generation, and their users count as host customers.
Stronger solar contracts and buyer rights
Solar contracts must include clear terms, prices, and dollar‑based payment schedules. The first down payment cannot exceed $1,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less. After permits and utility approvals, work must start within 30 days, and contractors must give unconditional lien releases after each progress payment unless a bond or joint control is in place. General contractors must list all subcontractors and suppliers over $500 and give a lien notice and a Board form. Starting October 1, 2025, contracts tied to loans are not enforceable unless the owner accepts the loan and the rescission period passes. Owners of qualified multifamily affordable housing can void PV contracts that break these rules. If solar companies knowingly break distributed‑generation consumer rules in a purchase, lease, or power purchase agreement, the customer can void the deal. Required documents must be in English or translated if the sales talk used another language.
Lower fixed solar rate for low-income homes
Low‑income households (income at or below 80% of area median) can join an expanded solar access program. You get a fixed energy rate that replaces the normal base energy rate and deferred adjustments. The commission updates the rate each quarter and can reduce some charges for participants. Renters and homeowners can both join. If your participation is funded by Nevada Clean Energy Fund Solar for All, you must meet the required energy savings.
More community solar and local jobs
Community solar projects can now be up to 5 megawatts and may include battery storage. Each utility must use at least one large solar resource and 3–10 community solar sites in its area. Site selection uses open bids and must favor grid resiliency and community benefits. As more people join the program, more community solar must be built. Utilities must have a way to pay host sites for using their land. At least 50% of construction workers must be Nevada residents, and the commission must set training and apprenticeship programs.
Bigger bonds and rules for solar contractors
When ordered by the State Contractors’ Board, solar contractors must provide a performance bond and a payment bond, each at least 50% of the contract value, from an A‑rated surety, and file copies with the local building department. The Board may require extra security after violations, a voided contract, or five valid complaints in 15 days. PV work rules now cover multifamily affordable housing projects. Contractors must get all permits and meet commission and utility interconnection rules. Unlicensed people cannot act as PV consultants. If state or local money helps pay for the work, public works rules apply. Breaking these rules can bring discipline, Attorney General referral as a deceptive practice, and penalties.
Shared solar credits for affordable rentals
Affordable housing properties can host shared solar systems up to 1 megawatt. Tenant meters are capped at 25 kilowatts per unit and common‑area service is capped at 100% of expected use. These systems use net metering, and owners and allocated users count as customer‑generators. Utilities must measure total output and subtract each user’s allocated share from that user’s usage. At least 80% of credits must go to tenant units. Utilities cannot add monthly allocation fees, and any one‑time start fee is capped at the smaller of $25 per user or $500 per system. Owners must file the initial credit split and can update it at least once a year. Residents must get a 30‑day notice before install and new tenants must be told at move‑in. Owners must submit documents proving the property’s affordability status. Certain owners are exempt from a state mobile‑home billing rule but must share solar benefits fairly and follow federal rules. Some on‑site multi‑unit systems are not treated as public utilities. A 50‑megawatt statewide cap applies to these tariffs, and the cap section takes effect October 1, 2025 and ends December 31, 2029.
Clearer solar protections for renters and owners
The law defines customer-generator and solar-powered affordable housing system in the state's solar consumer rules. These definitions match the net metering and shared solar setup in this act. Consumer-protection rules apply to tenants and owners in these solar transactions, including shared systems at multifamily properties.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Howard Watts
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/23/2025
Final Passage - Senate (2nd Reprint)
Yes: 13 • No: 7
House vote • 4/22/2025
Final Passage - Assembly (1st Reprint)
Yes: 36 • No: 6
Actions Timeline
Chapter 254.
6/6/2025legislatureApproved by the Governor.
6/5/2025legislatureEnrolled and delivered to Governor.
5/29/2025legislatureSenate Amendment No. 686 concurred in. To enrollment.
5/27/2025HouseIn Assembly.
5/26/2025HouseRead third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved. (Yeas: 13, Nays: 7, Excused: 1.) To Assembly.
5/23/2025SenateTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
5/22/2025SenateTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
5/21/2025SenateTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
5/20/2025SenateFrom printer. To re-engrossment. Re-engrossed. Second reprint.
5/20/2025SenateRead second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 686.) To printer.
5/19/2025SenatePlaced on Second Reading File.
5/19/2025SenateFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
5/19/2025SenateRead first time. Referred to Committee on Growth and Infrastructure. To committee.
4/29/2025SenateIn Senate.
4/28/2025SenateTo Senate.
4/25/2025HouseFrom printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint.
4/25/2025HouseTo printer.
4/22/2025HouseRead third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 36, Nays: 6.)
4/22/2025HouseDispensed with reprinting.
4/21/2025HouseRead second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 321.)
4/21/2025HousePlaced on Second Reading File.
4/21/2025HouseFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
4/21/2025HouseFrom printer. To committee.
3/19/2025HouseRead first time. Referred to Committee on Growth and Infrastructure. To printer.
3/17/2025House
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