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U.S. Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Energy Incentive Programs, Nevada

Updated October 2011

Nevada utilities budgeted $over 60 million in 2010 to promote increased energy efficiency in the state, though almost half of that was directed towards residential programs.

What public-purpose-funded energy efficiency programs are available in my state?

Nevada does not have public-purpose-funded energy efficiency programs.

What utility energy efficiency programs are available to me?

NV Energy, the result of a 2008 merger between Nevada Power Company, Sierra Pacific Power Company and Sierra Pacific Resources, provides energy efficiency programs and funding to commercial/industrial customers as part of its integrated resource planning (IRP) process.

NV Energy's SureBet Incentive Program provides prescriptive and custom incentives for energy efficiency measures in existing buildings as well as for new construction projects. Prescriptive retrofit incentives are offered on a per unit basis for common energy-saving technologies including lighting, HVAC, motors, refrigeration, PC management software and commercial kitchen equipment. Program funds for retrofit incentives have all been reserved for 2011. Remuneration varies depending on the size of the project (maximum 50% of the cost of the approved measure equipment and installation labor).

Southwest Gas Corporation's Large Commercial Energy Audit Program provides a rebate of 50% of the total cost (up to $5,000) for audits to customers with monthly usage of 15,000 therms or more. Southwest's Commercial High-Efficiency Equipment Rebate Program offers a rebate of 50% of the purchase price for new high-efficiency natural gas water heaters and food service equipment.

What load management/demand response options are available to me?

NV Energy's Cool Share Program is available to small businesses with air-conditioning units of 10 tons or less. Customers can earn incentives for curtailing their air conditioning load by allowing direct load control or by controlling thermostats themselves via the internet.

What distributed energy resource options are available to me?

The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) provides information on programs that offer incentives for renewable distributed generation. The following programs may be of interest to federal customers:

NV Energy offers the RenewableGenerations program, which provides incentives to offset installation costs of solar, wind and hydro renewable energy systems.

  • The SolarGenerations program began on October 1st, 2011. Interested facilities are advised to check the web page for updates or fill out an online information form to receive updates via email.

  • The WindGenerations program was fully subscribed in September, 2011 but may re-emerge with new funding.

  • The HydroGenerations program, available to agricultural customers, pays a Step 3 rebate of $2.00/watt for net metering or $2.25/watt for the non net-metered option.

Are there energy efficiency programs sponsored by the state government?

The Nevada State Energy Office, in the Department of Business and Industry, provides information on energy efficiency resources in the state.

What additional opportunities are available to me?

Federal customers whose utilities have area-wide contracts through GSA (e.g., Idaho Power), may be able to take advantage of 3rd-party financed energy efficiency projects called utility energy services contracts (UESCs). Information is available on GSA's Energy Center of Expertise Library Page. Federal facilities should contact their account executive to determine the level of each utility's participation.

NOTE: Energy efficiency funds and demand response programs are updated at least annually. Please contact the FEMP webmaster if changes are needed between updates.