Solar Panel Installation in Reno, NV
Thinking about solar panel installation in Reno? The first thing to know is that the rules changed in late 2025. Sizing a system the old way can cost you money now. We are a licensed electrical contractor. The same local crew designs your system, pulls the permits, connects it to NV Energy, and answers the phone if you need us later. This page walks through what going solar really looks like here today, so you can decide with real information.
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Is solar still worth it in Reno after the 2025 rate
changes?
Short answer: for many homes, yes. But the way you design the system matters more than it used to.
Here is the change. For Northern Nevada homes that apply for rooftop solar on or after October 1, 2025, NV Energy credits exported power in 15-minute windows instead of once a month. In plain terms, power your panels send to the grid only counts against power you pull in that same 15 minutes.
NV Energy has estimated this adds about $11 to a solar customer’s monthly bill and lengthens payback. Homes that applied before that date stay on the older monthly netting.
The rule is in effect but under legal challenge, with an appeal heading to the Nevada Supreme Court. We track it, so your design fits the rules in force the day your system connects. We size to your actual NV Energy usage and set honest production expectations. No inflated savings. No undersized system that never matches the promise.
It helps that the area has a strong solar resource, with more than 250 sunny days a year. Panels here produce well. The job is to match the system to that production and to your real usage, so the savings are real and not just a number on a quote.
How 15-minute netting changes your
system size
and payback
Under monthly netting, extra daytime power banked credits you could spend at night. Under 15-minute netting, that midday surplus is worth less once your home’s own daytime use is covered.
Two things follow from that:
• A system sized only to wipe out your bill on paper may export a lot of low-value power.
• A battery starts to make more sense, because power you store and use yourself is worth more than power you export.
We model both paths for you, so you can decide with real numbers instead of a guess.
Our
solar installation process
From signed quote to a system that is cleared to run, expect a few weeks, not a few days. The permit, the install, the inspection, and the final NV Energy approval each take time. We keep you posted at every step so you are never wondering where things stand.
Design and quote
Permits and HOA
Install and NV Energy connection
Inspection and turn-on
Design and quote
Permits and HOA
Install and NV Energy connection
Inspection and turn-on
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Reno is not California flatland, and a good install respects that. We plan for roof condition, snow load on north-facing slopes, and the dust and wildfire smoke that coat panels in summer.
If your roof is near the end of its life, we will tell you before you put panels on it. Replacing a roof under an installed system later is expensive, so it is better to sort that out first.
We also set the panels and wiring up for easy service later. Dust and smoke mean local systems need the occasional clean and check, and a well-planned install makes that simple instead of a hassle.
Why
choose a licensed electrical contractor
NV Energy requires a Nevada licensed electrical contractor for grid-tied solar and for incentivized battery storage. We are that contractor, and we do the work in-house instead of subcontracting it out.
That matters most after the sale. The biggest complaint we hear about Reno solar is simple. The company disappears, the system quietly stops exporting, and the bill spikes. We are local, we own the whole job, and we pick up the phone.
What you’ll pay,
and
what affects
it
Solar cost depends on a few real factors, not a sticker price:
• System size, which we set from your actual NV Energy usage.
• Your roof type, pitch, and condition.
• Whether your panel needs more capacity for solar and storage.
• Whether you add a battery now or wire for one later.
We give you a clear, itemized quote up front. You will know what each part costs and why it is there.
What to ask any Reno solar installer
Before you sign with anyone, a few questions separate a real installer from a sales-only outfit:
- Are you a Nevada licensed electrical contractor, or do you subcontract the wiring?
- Will you size my system to my actual NV Energy bill, not a savings target?
- Who answers the phone if my system stops exporting in two years?
- Do you handle the permit and the NV Energy interconnection yourselves?
We are happy to answer all four, in writing. The company that cannot is the one that disappears after the sale.
Service Areas
Service area
and permitting
We install solar across Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs, and Washoe County. We handle local permits and the NV Energy interconnection ourselves. Our office is at 1030 Marietta Way in Sparks, and we work Monday through Friday, 6 AM to 7 PM.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Solar Panel Installation Services in Reno
Still have questions? Our Electricians in Reno are here to help. Call us anytime.
Get a straight-answer
solar quote
Going solar in Reno is still a smart move for many homes, as long as the system is designed for today's rules and your real usage. We do that design honestly, handle every permit, and stay local for the life of the system.
Call Aspen Home Services at (775) 273-8475 for solar panel installation in Reno. We will review your NV Energy bill, size it right, and give you a clear quote.