Wind Power Incentives

Federal and Nevada Wind Power Incentives

Nevada Wind Energy Rebate Program:

Amount:
(Step 1, 2010-2011 program year):
Residential, small business, agriculture: $3.00 per watt
Schools and Public Buildings: $4.00 per watt

Maximum Amount:
(Step 1, 2010-2011 program year):
Residential: $180,000
Small Business: $750,000
Schools: $1.0 million
Agriculture: $1.5 million
Public Buildings: $2.0 million

Required Equipment:
Systems must be in compliance with all applicable standards; Generator must be listed or certified by at least one of the following organizations: American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), British Wind Energy Association (BWEA), California Energy Commission (CEC), New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA), Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC). Installations must comply with all federal, state, and local codes and meet detailed siting criteria specified in program guidelines. Systems must be grid-connected and net metered. Solar systems must be installed by a Nevada-licensed electrical C-2 or C-2g electrical contractor. Wind and microhydro systems must be installed by a Nevada-licensed C-2 electrical contractor.