NV Energy Accepting Applications for Expanded Solar Access Program
Income-qualified customers can receive solar energy at guaranteed lower rate
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Beginning Sept. 1, NV Energy will accept applications for the company's Expanded Solar Access Program (ESAP), which provides income-qualified residential customers access to solar energy from utility-scale and community-based solar resources at a guaranteed lower rate without needing to install solar panels.
Through ESAP, eligible customers receive a discount on the energy portion of their electric bill while supporting the development of additional clean energy resources in Nevada. In 2026, program participants are saving an average of 8% to 9% on electric consumption, depending on their customer rate.
Applications will be accepted online at nvenergy.com/esap from Sept. 1 through Oct. 31, 2026. Customers may also apply through MyAccount or by mailing a completed application and supporting documentation to NV Energy.
To qualify, customers must:
- Be a bundled residential NV Energy customer.
- Have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or provide documentation demonstrating eligibility through a qualifying assistance program.
Customers currently enrolled in ESAP who wish to continue participating in 2027 must also complete the recertification process by Oct. 31, 2026, and submit updated eligibility documentation. Current participants will receive additional information by email and U.S. mail.
Applying to ESAP does not guarantee enrollment. The program has a set annual capacity limit. If the number of eligible applicants exceeds available capacity, a lottery will be conducted in December to determine participation.
As part of changes approved for the program, the Disadvantaged Business/Nonprofit and Eligible Premises categories will close effective Jan. 1, 2027, transitioning available capacity to income-qualified residential customers.
For more information about eligibility requirements and available savings, visit nvenergy.com/esap.
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About NV Energy NV Energy provides a wide range of energy services to more than 1.5 million customers throughout Nevada and a typical annual tourist population of 54 million. NV Energy, Inc. is a holding company whose principal subsidiaries, Nevada Power Company and Sierra Pacific Power Company, do business as NV Energy. NV Energy is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Information about NV Energy is available on the company's website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube pages, which can be accessed via nvenergy.com.
