Resources for Contractors, Consultants and Suppliers
The Contractors Corner provides information to help Contractors and Consultants assist their customers with the steps needed to successfully complete the RenewableGenerations incentive program application, installation and approval process. Watch the Contractor’s Corner for program updates, special event announcements and information about future training opportunities.
Stay Informed
Upcoming Events
Eligible Equipment Requirements
Licensing Requirements
Variances to NV Energy Standards
Contractors and Consultants List
Training Materials and Resources
Utility Standards for Net Metering
Stay Informed
NOTIFY ME of upcoming RenewableGenerations events and workshops.
If you are a contractor or consultant and would like to be notified of upcoming workshops and special event opportunities please email renewablegenerations@nvenergy.com.
Upcoming Events
Contractors Conference Call
On Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Renewable Generations held a Contractor Conference call to announce the upcoming open application period for SolarGenerations program as well as review recent and proposed changes to the RenewableGenerations program. 80 people joined the call, including but not limited to, contractors, consultants, advocates and potential or current applicants. A list of questions and answers have been provided as a follow up and listed at the bottom of the newsletter.
“How To Apply” Contractor Conference Call – March 19th, 2010 from 11am-1pm
A follow up contractors conference call will take place on Friday, March 19th, 2010 from 11am-1pm prior to the program launch on March 24th, 2010. The call will review the new online application process including how to prepare prior to the program launch. Call in number: 877-873-8017, Access Code - 2593078#
Customer Workshops Opportunities - You’re Customers are Invited
Reno & Las Vegas Customer Workshop
You and your customers are invited to attend a Customer Workshop on March 10 to hear about the solar, wind, and hydro power incentive programs and to learn what your customers will need to do to successfully complete the application, installation and close out process.
Your customers will also get a chance to talk to program participants who have already completed their renewable energy installation and received their rebate check. No RSVP Required, however space is limited.
Las Vegas Workshop - March 10
Location: Palace Station Casino, Las Vegas – Salon B
Address: 2411 West Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.Renewable Energy Workshop for Rural Nevada NV Energy Customers
RenewableGenerations has partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Nevada Wind Working Group to host interactive workshops designed to educate ranchers, farmers, agriculture customers and rural area small businesses about incentives for installing solar, wind and hydro renewable energy systems.
Customers will learn about renewable energy production, system costs, available incentives and how to apply, meet contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers who specialize in renewable energy options and walk away with the information and tools they needed to determine if renewable energy is right for them.
Dates & Locations
- March 11th, Fallon Convention Center, Fallon - 12-4pm
- March 15th, Carson Plaza Hotel, Carson City - 12-4pm
- March 16th, Yerington County Library, Yerington - 12-4pm
- March 17th, Stockman’s Hotel & Casino, Elko - 12-4pm
- March 18th, Winnemucca Convention Center, Winnemucca - 12-4pm
RSVP Online NVEnergy.com/renewablersvp or call Toll Free 866-786-3823
Vendor Opportunities - Reserve Your Booth Today!
Reach your target audience. Reserve a booth for any of the upcoming workshop for only $50. Money collected is used to help offset the cost associated with hosting the events and providing food and refreshments for attendees.
Email Us to reserve your booth today. Please include the dates and locations for the events you would like to attend.
Eligible Equipment Requirements
To ensure payment of the highest possible incentive to current applicants, NV Energy will use values from the CEC list of eligible PV modules that was active when the application was submitted. Current applicants will be eligible for any equipment that was on the CEC list at the time of their application.
- SolarGenerations Approved Equipment
- WindGenerations Approved Equipment
- Hydro – upon engineering approval.
- Systems must have the required warranties and never been installed at another location.
- System must be designed and installed to utility standards.
- Grid connection must be made by an active Nevada C-2 licensed electrical contractor.
Licensing Requirements
- SolarGenerations:
Photovoltaic Installer License:
The State of Nevada requires all installers of photovoltaic systems to hold an annually renewable PV license requirement. Those who want to apply for the Photovoltaic Installer License should contact one of the offices (listed below) of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Or you can go to: http://dirweb.state.nv.us/OSHA/osha.htm.
Southern Nevada District Office:
John Hutchison
1301 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 200
Henderson, NV 89074
Phone: (702) 486-9064
Fax: (702) 990-0360Northern Nevada District Office:
Rich Meier
4600 Kietzke Lane,
Building F-Suite 153
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: (775) 824-4602
Fax: (775) 688-1378NV Energy is not affiliated with and does not administer the Photovoltaic license program in Nevada. The Nevada Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration is solely responsible for the administration of the photovoltaic licensing program as detailed in NRS 618.
Variances to NV Energy Standards
Please contact Mari Estep, 702-402-6189.
Contractors and Consultants List
NV Energy provides a contractor and consultant’s list as a convenience for NV Energy customers. The list was developed to help customers identify renewable energy professionals who can assist them with the design and installations of their renewable energy systems. The contractors and consultants list is presented for information purposes only and does not constitute as an endorsement or preference of any listed contractor or consultant.
Email us if you are a solar, wind or hydro renewable energy contractor or consultant and would like to be added to our contractors and consultants list. Please include the below information in the body of your email.
Please add my business to your contractors and consultants list.
Business Name:
Contact Person:
Email Address:
Website:
Phone #:
Fax#:
Address:Do you provide service for:
Solar: Yes or No?
Wind: Yes or No?
Hydro: Yes or No?
CHANGES:
It is the contractors and consultants responsibility to inform NV Energy of any changes made to their listing. Email us your changes if your business is listed on the contractors and consultants list and needs to be updated. Include the below information in the body of your email.
Please update my listing on your contractors and consultants list.
Business Name:
Contact Person:
Email Address:Old information:
New Information:
Training Materials and Resources
A Guide to Photovoltaic System Design
Advanced PV System Design and Installation
Bill Brooks: National Electrical Code (NEC) Compliance for Photovoltaic (Solar Electric) for Building and Fire Officials Seminar Inspectors Training Manual
Boots on the Roof
Code Organizer Drawing Interactive PDF
Core Basics [2.15MB Powerpoint]
Designing and Installing Code-compliant PV Systems
Expedited Permit Process for PV Systems
Guide to PV System Design and Installation
Installer Guidelines
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
IREC Training Materials
NABCEP- North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
NABCEP Study Guide
NEC 690 [1.78MB Powerpoint]
NREL’s Solar Advisor Model (SAM)
PV Inspector/Installer Checklist
PV Systems and the 2005 NEC
PV System Labels
Shade Monster [6MB Powerpoint]
Solar American Board of Codes and Standards
Solar Energy International (SEI)
Solar Living Institute
Utility Standards for Net Metering
These utility standards for a Net Metering system are required on each approved and installed system. They include the engineering requirements for the REC meter and utility disconnect. Contractors are required to incorporate these standards in the design.