NV Energy Net Metering Policy
How NV Energy compensates solar customers for excess energy in Nevada.
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You receive the utility's avoided cost rate (typically 3–6¢/kWh) for exported power, which is lower than retail. This extends your payback period.
How Net Metering Affects Your Solar Payback
With Avoided Cost net metering at NV Energy, here's how your solar economics look for a typical $150/month bill:
Note: With avoided-cost net metering, savings may be 20–30% lower than shown since exported power is credited below retail rate.
Understanding Net Metering
What is net metering? Net metering is a billing mechanism that credits solar owners for electricity exported to the grid. When your panels produce more than you use, the excess flows to the grid and your meter runs backward.
Compensation: Avoided cost rate. The credit rate determines how quickly you recover your investment.
Capacity limit: 100% of consumption. Systems larger than the capacity limit may be subject to different rules.
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