Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about incentives, technology, financials and verification.
What do clients ask most?
Here are answers to the questions Nevada business owners, facility managers and CFOs ask most about NV Energy incentives, energy-efficiency technology, financial metrics such as SIR and IRR, and how Silver State Incentives verifies savings. For anything not covered, call us.
The short version
Financial clarity
SIR, IRR and payback for every measure.
Incentive-funded
NV Energy incentives offset cost.
Verified
IPMVP M&V.
All questions
How do NV Energy commercial rebates work?
Prescriptive incentives pay per qualifying unit; custom incentives pay on calculated savings. Under 2026 rules retrofit incentives cannot exceed 50% of project cost, and funds are first-come, first-served.
Who qualifies?
Everyone qualifies to be evaluated. Most commercial facilities have eligible measures.
Is SSI a sales company?
No. We are veteran consultants who engineer projects, model the financials and verify results.
What financial metrics do you provide?
SIR, IRR, NPV, payback, ROI and EBITDA impact.
What is IPMVP?
The International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol, the framework we use to verify savings with metered data.
What is VEM?
Virtual Energy Management: a 24/7/365 AI-assisted analyst service that monitors your facility and protects savings.
How much can LED lighting save?
Up to 70% wattage reduction, typical and varying by facility.
How much do controls add?
Controls can increase the lighting incentive by 20–50% and typically cut post-LED kWh 20–40%.
Where do you work?
Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Reno, Sparks, all of Nevada, and nationwide multi-site programs.
How do I get started?
Use the savings calculator, or call (702) 313-0095 to schedule a consultation.
Utility capital pays for part of the upgrade
Most questions come back to one point: utility incentives lower your net cost, and verified savings keep paying after installation.
- We identify every eligible NV Energy prescriptive and custom incentive.
- We stack lighting with controls to raise the incentive 20–50%.
- We prepare and submit the application, then verify savings under IPMVP.
Quick savings estimate
Adjust the inputs for a planning estimate. The full calculator adds incentives, payback, CO2 and a 10-year view.
Assumes $0.10/kWh and $12/kW-month. Change rates in the full calculator.
Planning estimate only. Actual savings and incentives are confirmed through an on-site audit and utility program approval.
Related solutions
Turn Your Overhead Into Net Profit.
Book a no-pressure consultation with a veteran energy consultant. We will show you the savings, the incentive and the payback before you commit.
Every month you wait is money lost to inefficiency. Incentive funding is limited per program year.