There can be solar tax credits and incentives available at the federal, state and local levels. The calculator above will show you the value of all incentives your home is eligible for.
Nevadans considering solar energy can take heart that voters elected governor Steve Sisolak. He succeeded in enacting the 50% renewable portfolio standard, which put needed pressure on utility companies to get more solar energy on the grid, like the juice that can come from your rooftop.
With that improvement and the recent reinstatement of a solid net metering program, home solar in Nevada is back in business! You can purchase a solar system here with cash or a loan and see a great return on your investment over 25 years.
Read on to find out how to make solar work for you in Nevada! We also recommend using our home solar calculator above; it’ll allow you to customize a system to the size of your rooftop and track your savings.
Learn what solar incentives are available to Nevada homeowners
See what Nevada solar incentives you qualify for based on your utility company and city
Find out how much these incentives and/or Nevada solar tax credits will reduce your cost to go solar and add batteries
The federal solar investment tax credit will have the biggest impact on the cost you will face to go solar in Nevada
If you install your photovoltaic system before the end of 2032, the federal tax credit is 30% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 30% off the entire cost of the system including equipment, labor, and permitting.
Example: If your solar energy system costs $20,000, your federal solar tax credit would be $20,000 x 30% = $6,000.
The federal tax credit falls to 26% starting in 2033.
With net metering in some states, you get full retail rate credit for the amount of electricity you send back into the grid with your solar panels.
Net metering allows you to get credited at near retail rates by your utility company for the amount of solar energy you produce but aren’t able to use onsite.
As of 2022, any kilowatt hour (kWh) of solar electricity you send back to the grid which you aren’t able to use will be credited at 75% of retail rates, currently about 7 cents per kWh.
At the end of your 20-year contract, you'll be able to sign up for whatever program NV Energy offers (though by then, home energy storage will likely be so inexpensive that it will be easier to install a battery and use all the energy yourself).
The fight to ensure strong net metering rules for Nevada has been long and complex. Basically, the state used to have excellent net metering rules, but in late 2015, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) voted to amend net metering, allowing NV Energy to increase monthly service charges by 300% on solar homeowners while at the same time paying 82% less for the energy their panels generate.
The people of Nevada, joined by solar-loving groups from around the country, fought against the PUC ruling, and vowed to vote to remove any politician who stood in the way of net metering's return.
In November 2016, voters elected solar-friendly candidates to both the house and senate. Governor Sandoval (himself up for reelection in 2018) said he wanted to work together to bring back sensible solar policy. Finally, in mid-2017, the Nevada legislature passed AB 405, restoring net metering for all residential customers.
While Nevada does not have a dedicated state rebate for solar panel installation, the state's largest utility does offer a battery storage rebate.
NV Energy offers two different home battery storage incentive rates depending on if you use a Time of Use (TOU) rate plan or not:
For example: If you’re on a TOU plan and purchase one Tesla Powerwall, you’ll receive a rebate of $2,565. If you’re not on a TOU plan, you can get a $1,283 incentive on that same Powerwall.
Those dollar amounts represent about 20% or 10% of the total installed costs of the batteries, respectively. The total incentive value cannot exceed 50% of equipment costs.
We recommend signing up for the bigger incentive with the TOU rate plan and programming your battery to discharge when rates are high and draw energy from the grid at cheaper rates.
Learn more: Time of use rates and solar energy and battery storage
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Prices based on a 8.7kW system, after 30% federal tax credit
43 solar companies in Nevada provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.78 43 Reviews
MAK, over 1 month
Everyone at Great Basin Solar has been professional and helpful. Installation of solar panels done a month ahead of original schedule. Work was completed in a timely manner and installers were great. Inspection by the city was one week after installation and information sent to NVEnergy the same day. Just waiting on my new meter and to start collecting the sun's energy!
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MAK, over 1 month
Everyone at Great Basin Solar has been professional and helpful. Installation of solar panels done a month ahead of original schedule. Work was completed in a timely manner and installers were great. Inspection by the city was one week after installation and information sent to NVEnergy the same day. Just waiting on my new meter and to start collecting the sun's energy!
4.69 171 Reviews
Fahim, 2 days ago
I had solar panel's installed last year, and on one of the panels is uneven. I have called Koda 7 times, and every time they would apologies to me and tell me that they will send someone to align the panels for me, but they keep ghosting me hoping that I forget. They are very responsive to get your money and get the panels installed on your roof, but when it comes to repair and adjustment good luck. I don't recommend them to anyone, save yourself from the headache and don't select them for your solar needs. thanks,
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Fahim, 2 days ago
I had solar panel's installed last year, and on one of the panels is uneven. I have called Koda 7 times, and every time they would apologies to me and tell me that they will send someone to align the panels for me, but they keep ghosting me hoping that I forget. They are very responsive to get your money and get the panels installed on your roof, but when it comes to repair and adjustment good luck. I don't recommend them to anyone, save yourself from the headache and don't select them for your solar needs. thanks,
4.67 26 Reviews
B R, over 1 month
Robco Electric installed solar on my house several months ago, and did a great job. The sales consultant Steven A patiently led me through the nuts and bolts of it, as well as drafting several iterations of the layout until I was satisfied. Installation went quite smoothly; there were some minor adjustments at the end, but Rob always responded promptly and got everything in smooth running order. The app that links the system is intuitive to use, and easy to check how it is running. I am very satisfied with Robco's work, and would recommend them to anyone considering solar.
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B R, over 1 month
Robco Electric installed solar on my house several months ago, and did a great job. The sales consultant Steven A patiently led me through the nuts and bolts of it, as well as drafting several iterations of the layout until I was satisfied. Installation went quite smoothly; there were some minor adjustments at the end, but Rob always responded promptly and got everything in smooth running order. The app that links the system is intuitive to use, and easy to check how it is running. I am very satisfied with Robco's work, and would recommend them to anyone considering solar.
4.67 112 Reviews
Nico, over 1 month
My solar has finally been activated after the utility installed the new bidirectional meters yesterday. Throughout my whole solar journey with Sol-Up, I have had nothing but praise for the company, my project manager, and the crew I worked with. This company is exceptional! I'd like to commend every Sol-Up staff I worked with as every one of them was great and made this experience awesome. My energy consultant, Justin Niles, was great. He answered every question I had from when I first met him, to signing the contract, during project installation, to solar activation. He is very responsive, always follows up with me during the project to ensure it is going smoothly, and has been great overall! My project manager, Thomas Denoso, managed the overall project very well, correct any issues that were found, very responsive to every part of the project and any issues or questions I had for him via email, text, or call. He also made sure any mistakes that happened were corrected right away or I was compensated for it. Sol-Up Solar Installer Lead, Austin Arreola, was great and did the job in less than 6 hours. He and his crew installed all 22 solar panels and microinverters as well as run the wires down to the Enphase Combiner box and installed it in the garage. Sol-Up Electrician, Elison Crew, was very knowledgeable and very friendly! He and his crew installed the Tesla backup gateway, Tesla Powerwalls, the span panel, and all the wirings within 3 days, and moved all my home circuits from the original electric panel to the span panel. He also set up the Span App, Enphase App, and Tesla App with me, got it all connected to my network, and have it all running the same day! Sales Process - From start to finish, seamless process. Pricing - At least in my area and compared to the other 6 companies' salespeople I met with and the quotes they provided, Sol-Up's was around the same, if not better priced. I believe it was reasonably priced. And the quote they provided did not change before and after the project. Responsiveness - This company is lightning fast on every aspect of responsiveness from issues, to questions, to follow-ups. Warranty - They provide a standard 25-year manufacturer warranty. After Sales Support - I've only used it once but they are very responsive as well and fast on scheduling the service work. Overall, my experience with Sol-Up has been awesome and stress-free. From learning about their company from my energy consultant to signing the agreement, and finishing the project while resolving all the issues that pop up throughout this journey. They've always been very responsive and on top of the project. I highly recommend them to everyone looking into getting solar at their home. Lastly, this is a Reddit link that details my solar experience with this company from start to finish. https://www.reddit.com/r/Reno/comments/zsfkev/solar_experiences_with_solup/
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Nico, over 1 month
My solar has finally been activated after the utility installed the new bidirectional meters yesterday. Throughout my whole solar journey with Sol-Up, I have had nothing but praise for the company, my project manager, and the crew I worked with. This company is exceptional! I'd like to commend every Sol-Up staff I worked with as every one of them was great and made this experience awesome. My energy consultant, Justin Niles, was great. He answered every question I had from when I first met him, to signing the contract, during project installation, to solar activation. He is very responsive, always follows up with me during the project to ensure it is going smoothly, and has been great overall! My project manager, Thomas Denoso, managed the overall project very well, correct any issues that were found, very responsive to every part of the project and any issues or questions I had for him via email, text, or call. He also made sure any mistakes that happened were corrected right away or I was compensated for it. Sol-Up Solar Installer Lead, Austin Arreola, was great and did the job in less than 6 hours. He and his crew installed all 22 solar panels and microinverters as well as run the wires down to the Enphase Combiner box and installed it in the garage. Sol-Up Electrician, Elison Crew, was very knowledgeable and very friendly! He and his crew installed the Tesla backup gateway, Tesla Powerwalls, the span panel, and all the wirings within 3 days, and moved all my home circuits from the original electric panel to the span panel. He also set up the Span App, Enphase App, and Tesla App with me, got it all connected to my network, and have it all running the same day! Sales Process - From start to finish, seamless process. Pricing - At least in my area and compared to the other 6 companies' salespeople I met with and the quotes they provided, Sol-Up's was around the same, if not better priced. I believe it was reasonably priced. And the quote they provided did not change before and after the project. Responsiveness - This company is lightning fast on every aspect of responsiveness from issues, to questions, to follow-ups. Warranty - They provide a standard 25-year manufacturer warranty. After Sales Support - I've only used it once but they are very responsive as well and fast on scheduling the service work. Overall, my experience with Sol-Up has been awesome and stress-free. From learning about their company from my energy consultant to signing the agreement, and finishing the project while resolving all the issues that pop up throughout this journey. They've always been very responsive and on top of the project. I highly recommend them to everyone looking into getting solar at their home. Lastly, this is a Reddit link that details my solar experience with this company from start to finish. https://www.reddit.com/r/Reno/comments/zsfkev/solar_experiences_with_solup/
4.58 13 Reviews
Campbell, over 1 month
These guys are great. Everyone we worked with from sales to installation was great. The equipment they installed was top notch. They provide information that answers every question all through the process. They installed just what we needed to get the best solar value from our electric provider. We investigated many companies before going with Hedgehog, and we still feel we chose the best. Funny name but great service. I recommend them to anyone looking to do solar.
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Campbell, over 1 month
These guys are great. Everyone we worked with from sales to installation was great. The equipment they installed was top notch. They provide information that answers every question all through the process. They installed just what we needed to get the best solar value from our electric provider. We investigated many companies before going with Hedgehog, and we still feel we chose the best. Funny name but great service. I recommend them to anyone looking to do solar.
4.57 178 Reviews
Jane Doe, over 1 month
Don’t be fooled by Intermountain Wind and Solar. They have good salesman but when it comes to installation and actually working with the company, they are the worst. We ha e to beg for an install date and then had to call and remind them we were there every step of the way. Please do yourself a favor and go with another company.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$15,000 ($3.00 per watt)
Jane Doe, over 1 month
Don’t be fooled by Intermountain Wind and Solar. They have good salesman but when it comes to installation and actually working with the company, they are the worst. We ha e to beg for an install date and then had to call and remind them we were there every step of the way. Please do yourself a favor and go with another company.
4.56 31 Reviews
Melody B., over 1 month
We were hesitant to talk to solar companies. Everything we heard from people was bad or a scam. With John at AAA Certified Solar everything was really easy. He explained all of the options clearly and had answers to all of our questions. The contract process was online and really easy. Once everything was ready they showed up on time and install went very quickly without complications. They set up all of the inspections with minimal interaction with us (a definite plus!). Overall the whole process was easy and did not require constant follow up from me. I would recommend AAA Certified Solar to anyone who asks.
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Melody B., over 1 month
We were hesitant to talk to solar companies. Everything we heard from people was bad or a scam. With John at AAA Certified Solar everything was really easy. He explained all of the options clearly and had answers to all of our questions. The contract process was online and really easy. Once everything was ready they showed up on time and install went very quickly without complications. They set up all of the inspections with minimal interaction with us (a definite plus!). Overall the whole process was easy and did not require constant follow up from me. I would recommend AAA Certified Solar to anyone who asks.
4.47 1,646 Reviews
Bryan little, 2 days ago
Great communication. Great design for solar. no problems with the installation. Since energized there has been no issues
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Bryan little, 2 days ago
Great communication. Great design for solar. no problems with the installation. Since energized there has been no issues
4.43 40 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
Excellent, I've done 3-projects with IPC.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
Excellent, I've done 3-projects with IPC.
4.38 7 Reviews
Anonymous, over 1 month
I recently retired in a large home and was trying to reduce monthly electrical bills (Average $1,500.00 - $1,750.00 per month). I received 3 quotes before I met Mark. He provided with a quick estimate and a written quote. 2 weeks later my meeter was moving backwards even after I added an electric poll heater, and air conditioned my garage. I wish all contractors were as fair and quick as Today's Energy Store.
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Anonymous, over 1 month
I recently retired in a large home and was trying to reduce monthly electrical bills (Average $1,500.00 - $1,750.00 per month). I received 3 quotes before I met Mark. He provided with a quick estimate and a written quote. 2 weeks later my meeter was moving backwards even after I added an electric poll heater, and air conditioned my garage. I wish all contractors were as fair and quick as Today's Energy Store.
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