Nevada Nv Energy Rule 15 Net Metering And Nmr G Guide
Updated 6 September 2026 · By SolarNevs Research Desk, Dealer surveys + verified sources · 1 source · Method ↗
Key Takeaways
- Effective June 15, 2017, Nevadans who choose to net meter fall under a statutory rate structure enacted by the Nevada Legislature in Assembly Bill 405 (AB 405).
- New customer-generators receive Tier 4 net metering credits, set at 75% of the retail rate for excess exported electricity.
- Assigned rate tiers are grandfathered and protected for 20 years at the location where the system was originally installed.
Nevada AB 405 Statutory Net Metering Structure
In Nevada, customer-generation compensation is regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) under Assembly Bill 405 (AB 405), signed into law on June 15, 2017. The legislation established a tiered declining-block structure designed to phase down export credits as statewide solar penetration expanded across 80-megawatt tranches.
Certified Technical Parameters & Rate Tiers
The following verified rate tiers and regulatory standards govern NV Energy customer-generators across Nevada:
Rate Tranche / Parameter | Certified Value & Rate | Statutory Status & Notes |
|---|---|---|
Statutory Authority | Effective June 15, 2017, Nevadans who choose to net meter will fall under a rate structure set by the Nevada Legislature in Assembly Bill 405 (AB 405) | Enacted under Nevada Revised Statutes. |
Tier 1 Export Rate | TIER 1 - 95% of the retail rate | Reached 80 megawatts capacity; closed in August 2018. |
Tier 2 Export Rate | TIER 2 - 88% of the retail rate | Opened in August 2018 and closed in June 2019 after reaching 80 megawatts. |
Tier 3 Export Rate | TIER 3 - 81% of the retail rate | Opened in June 2019 and closed in June 2020 after reaching 80 megawatts. |
Tier 4 Export Rate | TIER 4 - 75% of the retail rate | Current open tranche with no capacity ceiling. |
Rate Grandfathering | keep it for a period of 20 years at the location where the net metering system was originally installed | 20-year lock-in protection for customer-generators. |
Retail Rate Formula | Retail rate is defined as the Base Tariff General Rate (BTGR), Base Tariff Energy Rate (BTER) and Deferred Energy Accounting Adjustment (DEAA) Rate combined | Regulated PUCN utility billing tariff formula. |
Billing Mechanics & Rate Calculation
Export credits under Tier 4 are calculated based on net excess generation exported to the utility grid. The utility credits excess kilowatt-hours at 75% of the blended retail rate, which includes the Base Tariff General Rate (BTGR), Base Tariff Energy Rate (BTER), and Deferred Energy Accounting Adjustment (DEAA) Rate combined. Accrued dollar credits roll forward monthly to offset subsequent volumetric consumption charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I move or sell my property?
Net metering credit rate tiers are tied to the original installation location and remain active for the duration of the 20-year grandfathering period.
Is there a capacity limit on Tier 4 net metering in Nevada?
There is no capacity limit for Tier 4. The net metering rate will remain 75% of the retail rate unless modified by legislative action.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current net metering export credit rate in Nevada?
Under Nevada Assembly Bill 405 (AB 405), new customer-generators receive Tier 4 net metering compensation set at 75% of the retail rate.
How long are Nevada net metering rates locked in?
Customers who sign up to net meter keep their assigned rate tier for a period of 20 years at the original installation location.
How is the retail rate calculated for Nevada net metering credits?
The retail rate combines the Base Tariff General Rate (BTGR), Base Tariff Energy Rate (BTER), and Deferred Energy Accounting Adjustment (DEAA) Rate.
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