Regulators To Discuss New Solar Rates

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Nevada energy regulators are meeting this week to decide whether to hold off on new rates for solar power customers. The Public Utilities Commission scheduled a hearing Thursday for the rates, which were set to take effect Jan. 1. The changes would raise the base service charge for southern Nevada solar customers from $12.75 to $17.90 per month, and from $15.25 to $21.09 for northern Nevada customers. They also reduce the amount the utility pays to buy power back from rooftop solar panels. The service charge will rise and the reimbursement will drop every year until 2020.