"Going green". It's more than a catchphrase. You recycle. Old appliances are exchanged for more energy-efficient ones. We try to curb our reliance on fossil fuels. Sustainable/renewable energy is where it's at. For Reno's renewable energy, solar power takes the spotlight.
Reno's Renewable Energy
Last year, Nevada doubled down its solar capacity for the state...and then some. It managed to go from 1033 megawatts of capacity in 2015 to 2191 megawatts at the end of last year. This placed them firmly in fourth place in the country's solar industry.
Last week, the Nevada legislature listened to testimony in support of AB 206. If the bill passes, it could bring the state's renewable portfolio standard from its current 20% to 50% in 2030 and as high as 80% by 2040. They would start by setting a goal of 4% growth every couple of years beginning in the 2018-2019 fiscal year.
NV Energy Wants Approval for Alternative to Rooftop Solar
NV Energy wants to help utilize Reno's renewable energy with what they call their Subscription Solar program. Through this unique program, customers can use the solar energy created within Nevada via 100-kilowatt hour blocks. This allows any NV Energy customers who live in condos or apartments to use solar energy instead of electricity in some capacity.
Currently, the Subscription Solar program will only be made available to residential customers of NV Energy. However, they want to eventually expand it to small and mid-size businesses. Customers can subscribe to as many 100-kilowatt hours as they need each month. They just cannot go over their monthly usage.
Where Will the Power Come From?
In its plans, NV Energy already set aside 10 megawatts from their Boulder Solar I facility. The Techron II facility, in partnership with the Apple company, set aside five megawatts to dedicate to the Subscription Solar program as well. That will definitely help Reno residents live a "greener" lifestyle.
Charlene Hamilton, Your Reno Real Estate Specialist
Originally posted on my Reno real estate blog here: http://www.relocationtoreno.com/2017/03/13/reno-s-renewable-energy-solar-power/.
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