Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 701 - Energy Policy
NRS 701.768 - Establishment and amendment of minimum standards for regulated appliances and methods for verifying compliance; effective date; prohibition on sale, lease, rental or installation for compensation of new noncompliant appliances; regulati...


1. Not later than October 1, 2022, the Director shall adopt regulations establishing minimum standards of energy efficiency for regulated appliances and methods for verifying whether a regulated appliance complies with those standards.
2. On and after July 1, 2023, a new regulated appliance may not be sold, leased or rented in this State, or offered for sale, lease or rent in this State, unless it meets or exceeds the minimum standards of energy efficiency established by the Director pursuant to subsection 1. If the Director amends the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 to establish more stringent standards of energy efficiency for regulated appliances, the Director shall establish an effective date for such amended regulations which must be not earlier than 365 days after the date on which the amended regulations are filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 233B.070.
3. On and after January 1, 2024, a new regulated appliance may not be installed for compensation in this State unless it meets or exceeds the minimum standards of energy efficiency established by the Director pursuant to subsection 1. If the Director amends the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 to establish more stringent standards of energy efficiency for new regulated appliances, beginning 1 year after the amended regulations are filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 233B.070, it shall be unlawful to install for compensation in this State a new regulated appliance that does not meet or exceed the more stringent standards of energy efficiency adopted by the Director.
4. The minimum standards of energy efficiency for regulated appliances adopted by the Director pursuant to subsection 1 must meet or exceed the following standards:
(a) An air purifier which is not an industrial air purifier must meet the following requirements as measured in accordance with version 2.0 of the "ENERGY STAR Product Specification for Room Air Cleaners" adopted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency:
(1) The clean air delivery rate for smoke must be not less than 30 cubic feet per minute;
(2) For models with a clean air delivery rate for smoke that is less than 100 cubic feet per minute, the clean air delivery rate per watt for smoke must be not less than 1.7 cubic feet per minute;
(3) For models with a clean air delivery rate for smoke that is 100 or more but less than 150 cubic feet per minute, the clean air delivery rate per watt for smoke must be not less than 1.9 cubic feet per minute;
(4) For models with a clean air delivery rate for smoke that is 150 or more cubic feet per minute, the clean air delivery rate per watt for smoke must be not less than 2.0 cubic feet per minute;
(5) For ozone-emitting models, the measured ozone must be not more than 50 parts per billion;
(6) For models with a wireless fidelity network connection enabled by default when shipped, the energy consumed when in partial on mode power must be not more than 2 watts; and
(7) For models without a wireless fidelity network connection enabled by default when shipped, the energy consumed when in partial on mode must be not more than 1 watt.
(b) Commercial dishwashers included in the scope of version 2.0 of the "ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Commercial Dishwashers" must meet the eligibility criteria of that specification.
(c) Commercial fryers included in the scope of version 2.0 of the "ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Commercial Fryers" must meet the criteria of that specification.
(d) Commercial hot food holding cabinets included in the scope of version 2.0 of the "ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Commercial Hot Food Holding Cabinets" must meet the criteria of that specification.
(e) Commercial ovens included in the scope of version 2.2 of the "ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Commercial Ovens" must meet the criteria of that specification.
(f) Commercial steam cookers included in the scope of version 1.2 of the "ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Commercial Steam Cookers" must meet the criteria of that specification.
(g) Computers and computer monitors must meet the requirements set forth in section 1605.3(v) of Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations as in effect on January 1, 2020, and the test procedures for computers and computer monitors adopted by the Director must be in accordance with the testing method prescribed in section 1604(v) of Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations as in effect on January 1, 2020, except that the Director may elect to amend the test procedure to reflect changes to section 1604(v) of Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations that occur after January 1, 2020.
(h) Electric vehicle supply equipment included in the scope of version 1.0 of the "ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment" must meet the eligibility criteria of that specification.
(i) Gas fireplaces must:
(1) Be capable of automatically extinguishing any pilot flame when the main gas burner flame is extinguished.
(2) Prevent any ignition source for the main gas burner flame from operating continuously for more than 7 days.
(3) If the gas fireplace is a heating gas fireplace, have a fireplace efficiency greater than or equal to 50 percent when tested in accordance with Standard No. P.4.1-15 of the Canadian Standards Association, "Testing Method for Measuring Annual Fireplace Efficiency."
(j) High color rendering index fluorescent lamps, cold temperature fluorescent lamps and impact-resistant fluorescent lamps must meet the minimum efficacy requirements contained in 10 C.F.R. § 430.32(n)(4), as in effect on January 1, 2020, as measured in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Part 430, subpart B, Appendix R, "Uniform Test Method for Measuring Average Lamp Efficacy (LE), Color Rendering Index (CRI), and Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) of Electric Lamps," as in effect on January 1, 2020.
(k) Portable electric spas must meet the requirements of the "American National Standard for Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency," ANSI/APSP/ICC 14-2019 of the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals.
(l) In-line residential ventilating fans must have a fan motor efficacy of not less than 2.8 cubic feet per minute per watt.
(m) Residential ventilating fans other than in-line residential ventilating fans must have a fan motor efficacy of not less than 1.4 cubic feet per minute per watt for airflows less than 90 cubic feet per minute and not less than 2.8 cubic feet per minute per watt for other airflows when tested in accordance with HVI Publication 916, "HVI Airflow Test Procedure," of the Home Ventilating Institute.
(n) Water coolers included in the scope of version 2.0 of the "ENERGY STAR Program Requirements Product Specification for Water Coolers" must have an on mode with no water draw energy consumption of the following values as measured in accordance with the test requirements of that specification:
(1) Not more than 0.16 kilowatt-hours per day for cold only water coolers and cook and cold water coolers;
(2) Not more than 0.87 kilowatt-hours per day for storage-type hot and cold water coolers; and
(3) Not more than 0.18 kilowatt-hours per day for on-demand hot and cold water coolers.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 2201)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 701 - Energy Policy

NRS 701.010 - Legislative findings; state policy.

NRS 701.020 - Definitions.

NRS 701.030 - "Biomass" defined.

NRS 701.040 - "Consumer’s Advocate" defined.

NRS 701.050 - "Director" defined.

NRS 701.055 - "Energy development project" defined.

NRS 701.060 - "Fuel cell" defined.

NRS 701.065 - "Net metering system" defined.

NRS 701.070 - "Renewable energy" defined.

NRS 701.080 - "Renewable energy generation project" defined.

NRS 701.090 - "Task Force" defined.

NRS 701.150 - Creation; appointment of Director; employment of personnel by Director; classification of Director and personnel; conflict of interest prohibited.

NRS 701.160 - Submission of reports; contents.

NRS 701.170 - Administration of gifts and grants; execution of research contracts and cooperative agreements; regulations; creation of nonprofit corporations; execution of other agreements.

NRS 701.180 - General duties concerning energy resources and energy conservation. [Effective through December 31, 2025.] General duties concerning energy resources and energy conservation. [Effective January 1, 2026.]

NRS 701.190 - Preparation of comprehensive state energy plan.

NRS 701.200 - Recommendation of standards for energy conservation and for carrying out comprehensive state energy plan.

NRS 701.210 - Preparation of petroleum allocation and rationing plans; administration of federal programs involving fuel allocation.

NRS 701.218 - Program to track use of energy in buildings owned by State or occupied by state agency; reimbursement by state agencies of certain costs incurred by Office of Energy in carrying out program.

NRS 701.220 - Adoption of regulations for energy conservation in buildings; exemptions; applicability and enforcement; certain design professionals not subject to disciplinary action under certain circumstances; procedures for adoption.

NRS 701.230 - Prohibition against inclusion in buildings of system using electric resistance for heating spaces; applicability; exceptions; enforcement by local governments.

NRS 701.240 - Program to distribute money to acquire, install or improve net metering systems; regulations.

NRS 701.260 - Prohibition against selling certain general service lamps; regulations establishing energy efficiency standards for general service lamps.

NRS 701.370 - Trust Account for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation: Creation; administration; interest and income; claims; nonreversion; restrictions on expenditures.

NRS 701.380 - Coordination of activities and programs; expenditure of money from Trust Account for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation; other duties.

NRS 701.390 - Dissemination of information; development of resources and projects; promotion of research and studies; cooperation and coordination with other officers and agencies.

NRS 701.400 - Participation in federal programs; assistance to developers of renewable energy systems.

NRS 701.500 - Creation; membership.

NRS 701.505 - Chair; meetings; regulations; quorum; terms; members serve without compensation.

NRS 701.510 - Powers and duties.

NRS 701.515 - Support and assistance to be provided by Director.

NRS 701.525 - Short title.

NRS 701.540 - Legislative declarations; rights of natural persons relating to renewable energy and energy storage.

NRS 701.545 - Definitions.

NRS 701.550 - "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act" defined.

NRS 701.555 - "Construction" defined.

NRS 701.557 - "Energy conservation project" defined.

NRS 701.558 - "Energy efficiency project" defined.

NRS 701.560 - "Federal grant" defined.

NRS 701.568 - "Qualified applicant" defined.

NRS 701.570 - "Renewable energy system" defined.

NRS 701.575 - Creation and administration of Account for Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation and Account for Set-Aside Programs; payment of claims; faith of State pledged.

NRS 701.580 - Interest and income; deposits; acceptance of gifts, grants and bequests; use of money to benefit renewable energy systems limited.

NRS 701.585 - Powers and duties of Director; limitations.

NRS 701.590 - Limitations on use of money; compliance with federal law.

NRS 701.595 - Regulations.

NRS 701.600 - Applicability.

NRS 701.610 - Notice of energy development project: Filing with Department of Wildlife; form; contents; regulations.

NRS 701.620 - Compilation of information; preparation and publication of certain reports.

NRS 701.630 - Energy Planning and Conservation Account: Creation; gifts, donations and grants; interest and income; claims; nonreversion; administration by Director of Department of Wildlife; regulations.

NRS 701.640 - Account for the Recovery of Costs: Creation; deposits; interest and income; claims; gifts, donations and grants; nonreversion; administration by Director of Department of Wildlife; uses.

NRS 701.680 - Waiver of tribal sovereign immunity allows state courts to exercise jurisdiction over actions and claims relating to certain renewable energy projects on Indian tribal lands.

NRS 701.700 - Definitions.

NRS 701.702 - "Air purifier" defined.

NRS 701.704 - "Cold only water cooler" defined.

NRS 701.706 - "Cold-temperature fluorescent lamp" defined.

NRS 701.708 - "Commercial dishwasher" defined.

NRS 701.710 - "Commercial fryer" defined.

NRS 701.712 - "Commercial hot-food holding cabinet" defined.

NRS 701.714 - "Commercial oven" defined.

NRS 701.716 - "Commercial steam cooker" defined.

NRS 701.718 - "Compensation" defined.

NRS 701.720 - "Computer" defined.

NRS 701.722 - "Computer monitor" defined.

NRS 701.724 - "Cook and cold water cooler" defined.

NRS 701.726 - "Decorative gas fireplace" defined.

NRS 701.728 - "Distributor" defined.

NRS 701.730 - "Electric vehicle supply equipment" defined.

NRS 701.732 - "Flexible demand" defined.

NRS 701.734 - "Gas fireplace" defined.

NRS 701.736 - "Heating gas fireplace" defined.

NRS 701.738 - "High color rendering index fluorescent lamp" defined.

NRS 701.740 - "Hot and cold water cooler" defined.

NRS 701.742 - "Impact-resistant fluorescent lamp" defined.

NRS 701.744 - "Industrial air purifier" defined.

NRS 701.746 - "Installer" defined.

NRS 701.748 - "Manufacturer" defined.

NRS 701.750 - "New" defined.

NRS 701.752 - "On-demand" defined.

NRS 701.754 - "Portable electric spa" defined.

NRS 701.756 - "Regulated appliance" defined.

NRS 701.758 - "Residential ventilating fan" defined.

NRS 701.760 - "Retailer" defined.

NRS 701.762 - "Storage-type" defined.

NRS 701.764 - "Water cooler" defined.

NRS 701.766 - Inapplicability of provisions to certain appliances.

NRS 701.768 - Establishment and amendment of minimum standards for regulated appliances and methods for verifying compliance; effective date; prohibition on sale, lease, rental or installation for compensation of new noncompliant appliances; regulati...

NRS 701.770 - Establishment of minimum standards for new appliances other than regulated appliances and methods for verifying compliance; effective date; prohibition on sale, lease, rental or installation for compensation of new noncompliant applianc...

NRS 701.772 - Establishment of procedure to delay implementation of minimum standard upon consumer application; criteria for granting such a delay; regulations.

NRS 701.774 - Manufacturer required to submit certification of compliance with minimum standard for new appliance; mark, label or tag identifying certified appliance required on product and packaging; regulations.

NRS 701.776 - Standards to facilitate deployment of flexible demand technologies; effective date; considerations, consultations and priorities; regulations.

NRS 701.778 - Regulations: Authority to adopt; requirements for design.

NRS 701.780 - Enforcement: Investigation of complaints; report of alleged violation to Attorney General; civil action for injunctive relief; civil penalty; city or county not required to enforce.