Proposal would cover existing net metering customers

generous rates.

The proposal filed with the Nevada Public Utilities Commission would protect this group of rooftop solar customers for 20 years.

The proposal is similar to a bill draft request proposed for submission to the 2017 Legislature by Gov. Brian Sandoval’s New Energy Industry Task Force. But PUC action could come more quickly than waiting for the Legislature to act.

NV Energy, which does business as Nevada Power in Southern Nevada, has asked the PUC to act within 90 days. Utility regulators previously rejected a proposal to grandfather in existing net metering customers under the rates that existed prior to Jan. 1 of this year.