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NV SB293

Revises provisions relating to distributed generation systems. (BDR 52-459)


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Introduced
03/15/2023
In Committee
05/23/2023
Crossed Over
04/26/2023
Passed
06/01/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/03/2023

Introduced Session

82nd Legislature (2023)

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to energy; revising certain contractual requirements for an agreement for the purchase or lease of a distributed generation system and a power purchase agreement; imposing various requirements on solar installation companies; revising certain definitions; prohibiting a person from engaging in certain activities relating to residential photovoltaic systems unless the person is licensed by the State Contractors' Board or is an employee of such a person; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

AI Summary

This bill revises provisions relating to distributed generation systems in Nevada. The key provisions are: 1. It allows a purchaser or lessee of a distributed generation system or a power purchase agreement to rescind or cancel the agreement within 3 business days of signing, without penalty. 2. It requires solar installation companies to verbally communicate key information about the agreement to the purchaser/lessee and maintain a recording of this communication. 3. It revises the definition of "distributed generation system" to mean a residential system that uses solar energy to generate electricity. 4. It imposes various requirements on solar installation companies, including providing additional information in the cover page of purchase/lease agreements and power purchase agreements. 5. It prohibits a person from performing work on residential photovoltaic systems used to produce electricity unless they hold a license issued by the State Contractors' Board or are an employee of such a person. Overall, the bill aims to increase transparency and consumer protections around distributed solar energy systems in Nevada.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor. Chapter 193. (Effective January 1, 2024) (on 06/03/2023)

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