Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 702 - Energy Assistance
Here’s a detailed overview of Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 702 – Energy Assistance:
📘 Scope and Structure of NAC Chapter 702
NAC 702 governs the universal energy charge and the operation of low-income energy assistance and weatherization programs in Nevada. It’s broken down into sections covering:
General Provisions (§702.010 – §702.100) — Definitions, program applicability
Universal Energy Charge (§702.150 onward) — Scope, calculation, collection
Weatherization/Conservation Programs (§702.820 onward) — Oversight of weatherization services by Housing Division
1. General Provisions (§702.010–§702.100)
These initial sections define key terms such as “calendar quarter,” “public utility,” and “universal energy charge” itself. For instance, §702.020 defines what constitutes a calendar quarter
2. Universal Energy Charge
Funded by an additional per-unit fee on electricity and natural gas:
§702.150–§702.160: Which customers are subject to the charge, how it’s calculated and collected by utilities
§702.320: Charges calculated on actual metered quantities; utility bills serve as primary evidence
§702.360: Requirements for retail customers not using UEC pipelines to self-report and remit the charge quarterly
Collected funds flow to Nevada’s Fund for Energy Assistance & Conservation as established by NRS 702.250.
3. Energy Assistance & Weatherization Programs
These programs are jointly overseen by:
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) — administers direct bill-payment assistance
Housing Division — manages weatherization and energy-efficiency measures
🔹 NRS 702.260 (Program Assistance)
DWSS receives 75% of the fund to assist eligible households, allowing up to 5% for administrative costs.
Eligibility: up to 150% of federal poverty level; includes emergency shutdown assistance for federal/state workers
🔹 NRS 702.270 (Weatherization Programs)
Housing Division receives 25% to implement weatherization efforts—ceiling insulation, duct sealing, health & safety measures, etc.
Max administrative cap: 6%
Sub-grantee programs can spend up to $10,000 per unit, with up to 15% earmarked for mitigating hazardous conditions
🔹 NRS 702.280 (Coordination & Reporting)
Both agencies must coordinate efforts, streamline applications, conduct annual program evaluations, and report findings to the Governor and Legislature
📊 Summary Table
| Topic | DWSS (Bill Assistance) | Housing Division (Weatherization) |
|---|---|---|
| Share of Universal Energy Fund | 75% (≤ 5% admin) | 25% (≤ 6% admin) |
| Eligibility Requirements | ≤ 150% FPL, emergency situations | Participants in UEC programs |
| Services Provided | Bill payments, outreach, evals | Insulation, HVAC repair, safety work |
| Coordination & Reporting | Joint annual evaluations, data sharing ( | Same |
🔍 Official Resource
The full text of NAC Chapter 702 is available through the Nevada Legislature’s website: “NAC: CHAPTER 702 – ENERGY ASSISTANCE”
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