This page features a collection of resources and links that you can use to learn more about the RenewableGenerations incentive program and renewable energy systems. Helpful links include incentive program policies and procedures, approved equipment lists, system sizing assistance, financial resources and important incentive program documents.

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Resources and Documents

RenewableGenerations Program Documents

Policies and Procedures
SolarGenerations Policies & Procedures
WindGenerations Policies & Procedures
HydroGenerations Policies & Procedures

Applications
WindGenerations Program Application
HydroGenerations Program Application

Forms and Agreements
Application Change Form - Any proposed change to an approved application must be submitted on an application change order form.
Voltage Verification Form. - Meter socket test readings must be submitted on the voltage verification form.
NV Energy Net Metering Agreement
Statement of Withdrawal
Solar Withdrawal Survey
Wind Withdrawal Survey

Project Close Out Checklists and Documents
The documents listed in the Project Close Out Checklist will be required to officially complete your project.

Residential Customer Checklist
Small Business Customer Checklist
Schools & Public Buildings Checklist
Public Display Statement for Public Buildings and School

Metering Information

Net Metering
NV Energy Net Metering Agreement
Net Metering Procedure
Net Metering Application
Net Metering Standards North
Net Metering Standards South
How to Read Your Net Metering Bill - South
http://www.eere.energy.gov/solar/net_metering.html
http://www.eere.energy.gov/solar/grid_connect.html

Metering Installation
Metering and Service Installation
Single Family Residential Meter Installation

Legislation

SB358 – Laws Defining RenewableGenerations Programs
SB114 - Prohibits restrictions solar and wind systems
NRS704 - Net Metering Laws

NV Energy Rate Schedules

North Rate Schedules
Residential
Commercial
South Rate Schedules
Residential
Commercial

Financial Resources

Nevada Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Federal Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
IRS Tax Form 5695 - Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit
IRS Tax Form 3468 - Investment Credit
US Treasury Grants in Lieu of Tax Credit - Questions regarding these US Treasury Grants may be submitted to 1603Questions@do.treas.gov
Section 136 US Tax Code: Energy Conservation Subsidies Provided by Public Utilities
REAP - Rural Energy for America Program Grants
Renewable Energy for Farmers
Rural Grant Information
The Borrower’s Guide to Financing Solar Energy Systems
USDA Income and Property Eligibility

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Solar Links

Approved Equipment List :
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.

CEC approved list of photovoltaic modules.
CEC approved list of inverters

California Energy Commission (CEC) Buyer's Guide
PV Installation Guide

Solar Calculators:
Gridpoint
In My Back Yard Production Estimate Tool for Solar and Wind Systems
Kyocera Solar Clean Power Estimator
PV Watts Performance Calculator
Roof Ray
Sharp
Sunwise

More Helpful Links:
ATTRA Farm Energy
Consumers Education
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
FirstLook Solar Assessment Tool
Home Owner's Guide to Going Solar
Myth of Solar Electricity
Net Metering
PV Connected to the Grid
Renewable Energy Solar Potential Map
Renewable Resource Data Center
Small Solar Electric Systems
Sandia Labs System Design Tools
Solar Radiation Basics 
Solar Today
The American Solar Energy Society
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

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Wind Links

Approved Equipment List :

CEC approved list of Eligible Wind Turbines

CEC approved list of inverters

NYSERDA's approved list of Eligible Wind Turbines

Wind Calculators:
In My Back Yard Production Estimate Tool for Solar and Wind Systems
Wind Power Calculator Spread Sheet

Useful Wind Links :
American Wind Energy Association
ATTRA Farm Energy
AWS Truewind windNAVIGATOR
Deciding on Wind Energy
DOE Discusses the Advantages of Wind Power
FirstLook Wind Assessment Tool
How to Buy a Wind Generator – Home Power Magazine
Is wind power right for you?
Nevada annual average wind power
Nevada Power Las Vegas Wind Data
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Wind Research
Nevada Wind Map
Nevada State Office of Energy Wind Resources
NREL Small Wind Turbine Independent Testing
Renewable Energy Wind Potential Map
UNLV Wind Data
US Department of Energy Annual Report on Wind Power
US Department of Energy Small Wind Electric Systems
US Department of Energy Wind Power Technologies
US Department of Energy Wind Powering Nevada
US Department of Energy Small Wind Power Guide for Nevada
Wind Power Nevada
Wind Power Maps
Wind Works.org

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Hydro Links

System Sizing Assistance:

Hydropower Calculator

Microhydro Power Designs

Useful Hydro Links :

Guide for Small Hydro Power Plant Part 1
Guide for Small Hydro Power Plant Part 2
Home Power Magazine Microhydro
Idaho National Laboratory
Introduction to Hydro Power
Microhydro Power Net
USGS Real Time Water Data Nevada
US Department of Energy Microhydropower Systems
US Department of Energy Hydropower Technologies