Notices cause alarm
A Clark County group, Campaign for Accountability, has asked the Nevada attorney general’s office to investigate notices that have been posted on residences.
The notices read in part, “Renewable Energy Law AB-405 now requires NV Energy to help Clark County residents convert to renewable energy. With the Federal Government ITC and SolarGenerations Electric Incentive from NV Energy- homeowners will be able to install solar panels if the home qualifies. These installations have zero upfront cost and residents already participating in the program are saving up to 30% on their annual energy cost inspections.”
Assembly Bill 405, now actually part of Nevada Revised Statutes chapter 589, provides “certain protections for and ensures the rights of a person who uses renewable energy in this State and revises provisions governing net metering.”
CFA executive director Daniel Stevens said the notices are made to appear that they were posted by NV Energy, but the utility has denied it. He wants the notices investigated as deceptive trade practices.
“It looks like the utility company saying [residents] need to change their practices,” Stevens told KTNV. “In fact, that is misleading.”
A Vivint Solar phone number is included on the notices.