Nevada law sets deadlines for solar requests and utility steps

Associations must approve or deny solar installation requests within set deadlines and explain denials. This applies to owners in associations whose governing documents allow architectural restrictions, for systems on parts of the community the owner may use exclusively. Owners must receive association approval before installing a system. If an association has no installation rules, it must approve the request and may not deny it or add conditions. The association has 35 days to decide an initial request when it has rules, or 15 days for a revised request that addresses a denial. Without rules, it has 15 days to approve.

Solar agreements must include specified disclosures, system details, and customer responsibilities. These requirements cover leases, purchases, and agreements to buy electricity from a solar system. Agreements must explain that grid-connected customers will still receive a power bill and that changes in use affect estimated savings. Customers must share relevant property information and promptly complete utility agreements needed for installation. Agreements must give customers at least three business days after signing to cancel.

Solar installation companies must record a customer confirmation, provide requested copies, and show proof of licensing before installation. This covers companies selling or leasing solar systems and companies making agreements to sell customers the system’s electricity. The recorded conversation must confirm the customer’s identity, cover required agreement information, and check that the customer understands it. If a company fails to provide a requested recording within 10 business days, the customer may cancel the agreement. The conversation must happen when the agreement is signed or within 48 hours afterward. Companies must keep recordings for at least four years after final inspection.

Utilities must follow net metering timelines and explain application denials. This applies to utilities and customers who generate electricity through a net metering system. A utility must complete a final inspection after the customer has received required government inspections and asks the utility to inspect. Customers must obtain required government permits and approvals and meet applicable electrical safety and power quality standards. The utility must arrange an inspection or temporary service change within a reasonable time after receiving the customer’s request; regulations must set timelines for the wider process.