Lege Trend. Silver State Legislating Net Metering.

Background on net metering in Nevada:

• 2015 Nevada’s PUC eliminated net metering
• 2015 Nevada’s PUC set a lower rate with fees
• After the lower rate & fees, the Nevada PUC sets up grandfathering in existing solar customers

What the Legislature is considering in 2017:

• Assembly Bill 270 requires a:
  •  base export rate of at least $0.09/kWh
  • a $0.02/kWh value on the environmental benefits
• AB 270 goals are to:
  • help grow clean energy jobs
  • boost renewable energy industry which decreased after the 2015 PUC action 

Utility Dive | Nevada lawmakers consider bill to restore retail net metering