Power purchase agreement: Contents.

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A power purchase agreement for the sale of the output of a distributed generation system must include, without limitation, the following information in at least 10-point font:

1. The name, mailing address, telephone number, electronic mail address and number of the contractor’s license of the solar installation company.

2. The name, mailing address, telephone number and electronic mail address of:

(a) The provider of the distributed generation system; and

(b) The name, mailing address, telephone number and electronic mail address of the person responsible for all maintenance of the distributed generation system, if different from the solar installation company.

3. The length of the term of the agreement.

4. An estimated timeline for the installation of the distributed generation system.

5. The payments made during the first year of the agreement for the price of electricity, which includes, without limitation, the price per kilowatt-hour of electricity and the price per monthly system electrical output.

6. The estimated annual electrical output of the distributed generation system.

7. The rate of any increase in the payments to be made during the term of the agreement and, if applicable, the date of the first such increase.

8. A description of any obligation the solar installation company has regarding construction and repair of and insurance for the distributed generation system.

9. A description of any one-time or recurring fees, including, without limitation, a description of the circumstances that trigger any late fees.

10. A description of any:

(a) Taxes due at the commencement of the agreement; and

(b) Estimation of taxes known to be applicable during the term of the agreement, subject to a change in the state or local tax rate or tax structure.

11. A copy of the warranty for the distributed generation system.

12. A description of the ownership of any tax credits, tax rebates, tax incentives or portfolio energy credits in connection with the distributed generation system.

13. Any terms for renewal of the agreement.

14. A description of any option to purchase the distributed generation system before the end of the term of the agreement.

15. A description of all options available to the host customer in connection with the continuation, termination or transfer of the agreement in the event of the:

(a) Sale of the property to which the distributed generation system is affixed; or

(b) Death of the purchaser.

16. The granting to the purchaser of the right to rescind the agreement for a period ending not less than 3 business days after the agreement is signed.

17. A description of any restrictions that the agreement imposes on the modification or transfer of the property to which the distributed generation system is affixed.

18. A description of any guarantees of the performance of the distributed generation system.

19. A disclosure notifying the host customer of the transferability of the obligations under the warranty to a subsequent purchaser.

20. A signature block that is signed and dated by the purchaser and the solar installation company.

21. A statement describing the due dates of any payments.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4274)


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