The Town of Gardnerville is in Douglas County located in the western region of the state and has a population of 5,656 over 5 square miles. The Town is situated in an excellent area for solar due its above average solar energy resource. Gardnerville yields 1,511 kWh/kW per year, which is more than 10% greater than the national average of 1,200 kWh/kW per year.
Solar Market Potential
In assessing the potential for solar PV installations in Gardnerville, the SSTI team considered statewide renewable energy goals as reflected in the Nevada Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). The RPS requires investor owned utilities to produce 25% of electric power via renewable sources by 2025.
Local solar project development keeps the economic and environmental benefits in the community. Targeting development of half of the RPS goal through local/regional solar PV could have the following impact over the next 5 years in Gardnerville:
| LOCAL IMPACT |
Town of Gardnerville |
All Western Nevada Jurisdictions (6) |
| Solar Viable Residences |
874 |
20,495 |
| Residential Potential (kW) |
4,459 |
104,531 |
| Total Market Potential (kW) |
11,767 |
209,423 |
| Annual Energy Production (kWh) |
17,780,000 |
722,983,000 |
| Equivalent Homes Powered |
1,878 |
76,362 |
| Economic Impact ($) |
$22 million |
$387 million |
| Workforce Impact (Jobs): |
113 |
2,010 |
| Environmental Benefit (acres trees) |
2,614 |
47,302 |
Visit our methods and assumptions page for more information on these estimates.
Local Installation Requirements
For specific information regarding local solar permitting, zoning, net metering or interconnection procedures, contact the appropriate office listed below.
Permitting & Inspection Procedures
Permitting and inspection for solar PV systems in Gardnerville are currently handled by Douglas County and follow standard permitting procedures. Check with the Town for recent updates.
- Visit Douglas County’s Building Division website or call (775) 782-6224 for general information about the County’s solar permitting process
- Visit the Town of Gardnerville’s website or call (775) 782-7134 for general information
Net Metering & Interconnection Procedures
Nevada Energy is the electricity provider for the Town. Solar related information is easily accessible online via the direct links below.
- Visit Nevada Energy’s Solar Webpage for general information
- Nevada Energy’s Net Metering Brochure is available online
- Nevada Energy’s Interconnection Agreement is available online
- Nevada Energy’s solar incentive information can be found by clicking the “Local Solar Financing” button below.
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Solar Roadmap
This solar roadmap contains specific, actionable steps which can be pursued to improve permitting and inspection processes and develop solar friendly municipal regulations and guidelines. The roadmap also provides guidance on local market development activities to spread education, awareness, and adoption of solar by homeowners, businesses, and others. Each recommendation in the solar roadmap is supported with relevant reports, case studies, examples, and templates to support local and regional implementation efforts.
