Nevada has done something remarkable: it looked at the solar fraud epidemic sweeping the country and passed some of the most specific, detailed consumer protection laws anywhere in the United States. SB 440 and AB 458 are not vague consumer protection principles — they are precise checklists that solar companies must follow, item by item, before a contract is valid. The question is whether your company followed them.

What SB 440 Requires (The Checklist Your Company Probably Skipped)

• 16-point bold font on the cover page disclosing the total cost, monthly payment, and contract length
• A recorded "Welcome Call" between the lender and homeowner before the loan is finalized — to confirm the homeowner understood the terms
• Clear disclosure of any dealer fee added to the loan principal
• A plain-language explanation of the difference between the tax credit and a cash refund
• Disclosure of the specific net metering tier the homeowner will be placed on (Tier 1, 2, 3, or 4)

The NV Energy Demand Charge Reality

NV Energy's Time-of-Use rate plans mean that solar panels alone — without battery storage — may not deliver the savings promised. If your system was sold without a battery and the rep promised you would "eliminate" your NV Energy bill, the math was wrong. Nevada's Daily Demand Charges can keep your bill high even on days when your panels are producing at full capacity.