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 strong 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
This perk is commonly known as the ITC, short for “Investment Tax Credit”. If you install your photovoltaic system in 2020, the federal tax credit is 26% of the cost of your solar panel system. This is 26% 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 26% = $5,200.
The federal tax credit falls to 22% at the end of 2022.
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 2020, 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/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, some manufacturers like LG offer their own solar rebates. These programs are usually time sensitive. For example, LG offers a $600 solar rebate on their equipment, which your installer can help you redeem over the next year.
NV Energy offers two different home battery storage incentive rates, based on your enrollment in a rate structure which changes based on the time of day you use electricity (aka time-of-use, TOU)
For example: If you’re on a TOU plan and purchase one Tesla Powerwall, you’ll receive $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.
We recommend signing up for the bigger incentive with the TOU rate plan and program 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 26% federal tax credit
41 solar companies in Nevada provide pricing on SolarReviews. Here are the best rated companies near you.
4.85 121 Reviews
Andy Kobayashi , 2 weeks ago
My decision to go w/ KOTA, based out of Concord, CA, for my home solar system was based on great customer service; excellent product & warranties; & professional installation. My initial decision to go w/ KOTA started w/ Tyler Puhalovich, Solar Advisor. I was in the process of choosing a solar company. Tyler explained very clearly the economics of moving to Solar and the solar install process. He answered all my questions, and if he did not know, he would find out. A lot of other Solar rep’s didn’t do this. He was our main contact throughout the entire process. KOTA provides an excellent product and very robust warranties on all home solar equipment & installation. The solar panels are higher wattage output which means fewer panels on the roof. The workers that did the solar installation were professional and detail oriented. An example, is how they bent the wiring conduit to follow the contours. I was concerned how they would fasten the system to my roof. The technician showed me and explained how they anchor and seal the system on the roof. In conclusion, my experience w/ KOTA was excellent & I am very satisfied w/ my home Solar system.
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Andy Kobayashi , 2 weeks ago
My decision to go w/ KOTA, based out of Concord, CA, for my home solar system was based on great customer service; excellent product & warranties; & professional installation. My initial decision to go w/ KOTA started w/ Tyler Puhalovich, Solar Advisor. I was in the process of choosing a solar company. Tyler explained very clearly the economics of moving to Solar and the solar install process. He answered all my questions, and if he did not know, he would find out. A lot of other Solar rep’s didn’t do this. He was our main contact throughout the entire process. KOTA provides an excellent product and very robust warranties on all home solar equipment & installation. The solar panels are higher wattage output which means fewer panels on the roof. The workers that did the solar installation were professional and detail oriented. An example, is how they bent the wiring conduit to follow the contours. I was concerned how they would fasten the system to my roof. The technician showed me and explained how they anchor and seal the system on the roof. In conclusion, my experience w/ KOTA was excellent & I am very satisfied w/ my home Solar system.
4.79 109 Reviews
Bill K., over 1 month
I’ve found Sol-Up to be an exceptional company to do business with. I had them install solar panels seven years ago and was very satisfied with the job they performed. Flash forward seven years to today. I had two panels start to act up. Frank and his staff stood behind their job 100% and made everything right. While there are plenty of companies that install solar panels, what separates the outstanding ones is the customer service they provide after the sale is completed. I found Sol-Up to go above and beyond when I needed them years later. I really can’t express enough as to how highly I regard them, so I’ll simply say thank you to Sol-Up and give them my sincere recommendation.
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Bill K., over 1 month
I’ve found Sol-Up to be an exceptional company to do business with. I had them install solar panels seven years ago and was very satisfied with the job they performed. Flash forward seven years to today. I had two panels start to act up. Frank and his staff stood behind their job 100% and made everything right. While there are plenty of companies that install solar panels, what separates the outstanding ones is the customer service they provide after the sale is completed. I found Sol-Up to go above and beyond when I needed them years later. I really can’t express enough as to how highly I regard them, so I’ll simply say thank you to Sol-Up and give them my sincere recommendation.
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!
4.67 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.
4.63 1,576 Reviews
Laura, 1 week ago
Worthwhile experience anyway for the fiat benefits it brings but the people involved in this whole process were friendly and helpful!
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Laura, 1 week ago
Worthwhile experience anyway for the fiat benefits it brings but the people involved in this whole process were friendly and helpful!
4.58 177 Reviews
Randall, over 1 month
I evaluated dozens of solar companies online, and narrowed it down to three for proposals. IWS was the most thorough and transparent of the companies I worked with. They reviewed the property, electrical, and sent pics to engineering before providing a quote which gave me confidence that the quote would be accurate. The install team was friendly and professional and did an excellent job on cleanup. I had my roofer inspect the mounts and he was impressed to the point he recommended them to another one of his customers. The calculations provided in the quoting process appear to be spot on. My installation has been running for about 2 months now.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$15,000 ($3.00 per watt)
Randall, over 1 month
I evaluated dozens of solar companies online, and narrowed it down to three for proposals. IWS was the most thorough and transparent of the companies I worked with. They reviewed the property, electrical, and sent pics to engineering before providing a quote which gave me confidence that the quote would be accurate. The install team was friendly and professional and did an excellent job on cleanup. I had my roofer inspect the mounts and he was impressed to the point he recommended them to another one of his customers. The calculations provided in the quoting process appear to be spot on. My installation has been running for about 2 months now.
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.
4.43 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.
4.36 573 Reviews
Ruth , 4 days ago
Very satisfied with our solar system. Ion is an outstanding company, courteous and efficient. Our representative Chris Morgan is very knowledgeable about everything solar, promptly returns phone calls and goes the extra mile making sure our questions are answered.
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Average cost (5kW system)
$19,000 ($3.80 per watt)
Ruth , 4 days ago
Very satisfied with our solar system. Ion is an outstanding company, courteous and efficient. Our representative Chris Morgan is very knowledgeable about everything solar, promptly returns phone calls and goes the extra mile making sure our questions are answered.
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