Section 704.Sec. 12.2 - NEWThe expanded solar access program plan of an electric utility must include the following information:
1. A list of actions for which the electric utility is seeking approval by the Commission, including, without limitation, the electric utility's selection of community-based solar resources and utility scale solar resources to be included in the expanded solar access program. The Commission will not approve the list of actions unless the proposed actions ensure that the expanded solar access program utilizes a reasonable mixture of community-based solar resources and utility scale solar resources.2. A list of the utility scale solar resources to be used in determining the expanded solar access program rate.3. The criteria, which must be developed using stakeholder input, to be used by the electric utility to create an initial list of non-contiguous geographic locations for community-based solar resources and the process, which must include receiving input from stakeholders, for selecting final site locations for community-based solar resources. An electric utility may, in subsequent expanded solar access program plans or amendments, after consultation with stakeholders, propose modifications to the criteria and process for selecting the community-based solar resource locations and, when necessary, indicate any proposed new community-based solar resource locations. 4. A schedule for the selection, construction and operation of the community-based solar resources dedicated to the expanded solar access program that complies with the requirements of paragraph (h) of subsection 2 of NRS 704.7865 and considers the amount of energy that is subscribed, the amount of energy that is expected to be subscribed and the reserve energy.5. A description of the electric utility's process for community participation in the naming of community-based solar resources.6. Information on how the electric utility plans to compensate community-based solar site hosts including, without limitation, the terms of any form lease agreements, purchase agreements or easements.7. Information regarding a solar workforce innovations and opportunities program, developed by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation in conjunction with potential employers, interested nonprofit organizations and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, or its successor organization, to provide workforce education, training and job placement. The solar workforce innovations and opportunities program must accomplish the following: (a) Leverage existing plans and programs within the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation to reduce administrative costs.(b) Ensure that at least one job fair open to the public is conducted in each community or neighboring low-income community, as needed for recruitment, where a community-based solar resource is planned to be built. The job fair must be coordinated with the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, private solar or electrical installation companies, local schools and colleges, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, or its successor organization, including, without limitation, representatives from the Joint Apprenticeship Training Center, and other interested stakeholders, as practicable, to provide educational resources and training and to solicit potential qualified applicants.(c) Establish a selection process to refer qualified applicants to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, or its successor organization, for adequate training. Qualified applicants must be selected to participate in appropriate contracted positions to aid in the construction, maintenance and operation of community-based solar projects.(d) Determine job titles, detail quality compensation and establish benefits for the contracted positions.8. A description of the application and selection process for eligible customers, including, without limitation, annual rules for recertification, disenrollment and relocation of customers enrolled in the expanded solar access program.9. A plan for marketing the expanded solar access program that includes marketing that is linguistically appropriate.10. The proposed annual budget for each of the expanded solar access program plan components, including, without limitation, marketing, community outreach and program administration.11. Criteria for identifying traditionally underrepresented groups for the purposes of determining qualifying owners of a disadvantaged business. Qualifications for a disadvantaged business may be developed in coordination with a governmental agency or nonprofit organization with relevant expertise.12. Criteria for identifying and establishing the boundaries of a community with higher levels of low-income eligible customers. An electric utility shall utilize available tools and work with appropriate government agencies, including, without limitation, the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services, to the extent practicable, to develop the criteria necessary to determine the boundaries of a community with higher levels of low-income eligible customers.13. A description of expanded solar access program rate components and methodology for developing participant charges.Nev. Admin. Code § 704.Sec. 12.2
Added to NAC by Pub. Service Comm'n by R136-20A, eff. 12/22/2021NRS 703.025, 704.210, 704.7865