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.
Upcoming Events
RenewableGenerations Program Requirements
Important Program Documents
Eligible Equipment Requirements
Licensing Requirements
Variances to NV Energy Standards
Changes to Application
Training Materials and Resources
Utility Standards for Net Metering
Upcoming Events
There are no special events or workshops scheduled at this time.
If you are a contractors or consultant and would like to be notified of upcoming workshops and special event opportunities please email renewablegenrations@nvenergy.com
RenewableGenerations Program Requirements
See program policies and procedures for complete details
The below requirements must be met in order to be eligible for a RenewableGenerations incentive.
- Submit a complete application to NV Energy online, by fax, email, or delivery.
- Applicants must satisfy the definition for the category to which they are applying pursuant to NRS 701B.
- Residential, small business and agriculture applicant must own the property where the system will be installed.
- The installation must be on the premise of a Nevada NV Energy grid connected customer. In the case of new construction, the system must become grid connected prior to receiving an incentive.
- Participant must use approved equipment.
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
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SolarGenerations:
The Nevada State Contractors Board has clarified that a contractor with a full C-2 or C-2(g) electrical license can install a photovoltaic system. However, a Nevada Contractor with a C-2(g) license may not connect the system to the service panel and/or meter. Only a full C-2 electrical contractor may connect the system to the service panel and/or meter. A SolarGenerations participant using a C-2(g) contractor to install their photovoltaic system must provide a copy of an invoice from a full C-2 licensed Nevada Contractor as evidence that specifically states the full C-2 licensee made the connection to the service panel and/or meter, in addition to the invoice for the work completed by the C-2(g).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.
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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) 688-1378Nevada PV Installers License Application
NV 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.
WindGenerations
According to the legislation and further clarified by the Nevada State Contractors Board, a full C-2 Nevada Electrical Contractor must be used to install a wind energy system.
HydroGenerations
According to clarification by the Nevada State Contractors Board dated April 20, 2009, primary power (as defined in NRS 704.7811) falls within the scope of an A-General Engineering license classification; secondary power installation would fall with the scope of a full C-2 Nevada Electrical Contractor.
- Completed closeout package must be submitted to program administrator upon completion of installation.
- System must be installed and the generation meter set prior to specific project completion deadline.
Variances to NV Energy Standards
Customers who request an exception to NV Energy standards in order to participate in the program must follow the procedures below or risk being withdrawn from the program and forfeiting the incentive.
- A request for a variance must be submitted by an electrical contractor or professional engineer with company name, address, contact phone, email and license number. All attached drawings shall reference the contractor or engineer.
- The submittal must include a written description of the request, the applicable NV Energy standard and the reason for requesting the exception along with an estimated cost of not complying with the standard. In addition, the request should include a site drawing with the generating equipment, disconnect and generation meter clearly shown including dimensions to clearly denote the requested variance. When possible, the customer should submit digital photos of the existing condition that warrants consideration.
- In addition to the Application Change Order Form, the contractor must submit a revised site drawing showing the generating equipment, disconnect and generation meter with dimensions to clearly denote the requested change. All such requests must be approved by NV Energy in writing before customer proceeds with the installation. Drawings must be clearly legible and show all existing conditions. NV Energy prefers all drawings to be submitted electronically. All drawings become the property NV Energy and a written response including approval of the change (if applicable) will be emailed or mailed to the customer.
Changes to Application
Any proposed changes to an approved application must be submitted to NV Energy on an Application Change Form. The Form must be signed by the applicant and the contractor.
The following items may be submitted for change:
- Contractor
- Equipment
- Incentive assignment
- Location of equipment
- Location of disconnect or generation meter
Training Materials and Resources
Bill Brooks: National Electrical Code (NEC) Compliance for Photovoltaic (Solar Electric) for Building and Fire Officials Seminar Inspectors Training Manual
A Guide to Photovoltaic System Design
Advanced PV System Design and Installation
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]
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.
PV Performance Summary
This document is to assist customers and contractors with addressing the question of PV performance, including how well the panels perform based on losses, temperature, angle, orientation and other factors.
Contractors wanting to learn more about photovoltaic installations may want to review the PV Installation Guide provided by the California Energy Commission (CEC) on the website as a PDF. Please keep in mind that utility rules and regulations vary, so please verify you are following NV Energy standards in your PV design and installation.