SolarCity opens first Nevada operations center

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SolarCity is expanding its Nevada presence with a new 18,000 square foot Henderson Operations Center.

The company will use the operations center as its regional hub to install solar for Nevada residents and businesses, starting this week.

Henderson is SolarCity's first operations center in Nevada — joining two Las Vegas locations that house key administrative divisions for the company.

The latest expansion pushes SolarCity's total Nevada staffing to more than 640 people.

SolarCity, the nation's largest solar power provider, makes it possible for many Las Vegas area homeowners to install solar panels for free and pay less for solar electricity than for electricity from the local utility with Nevada homeowners able to go solar for as little as $30 per month, with design, installation, financing, insurance, monitoring and a performance guarantee included.

The company has already signed up more than 1,500 new customers and expects to begin installations this month, upon the opening of the SolarGenerations program.

The expansion diversifies the categories of solar jobs for the area — with positions available for installers, site surveyors, electricians and engineers supplementing the sales and customer account management positions the company has in Nevada.

SolarCity already employs 60 people at the new facility, and has 70 open positions in Henderson and more than 100 across the state in installation, electrical work, sales and customer account management. Candidates interested in employment opportunities can contact SolarCity via its online jobs form at www.solarcity.com/jobs.

The expansion is due in large part to the leadership of governor Brian Sandoval and the Nevada legislature to build the clean energy economy in the state.

The passage of Assembly Bill 428 reformed the SolarGenerations program and provided the framework for the stable growth of jobs and energy choice for residents.

Congressman Joe Heck, who has Henderson in his congressional district, said: "SolarCity is bringing good jobs, building a new local industry and creating a brighter future for the entire region with its new Henderson Operations Center."

State senator Joyce Woodhouse said: "Nevada is famous for our sunshine. Thanks to leaders like SolarCity, we will also be famous for our strong solar industry and clean energy economy."

Nevada assemblywoman Lesley Cohen, added: "I applaud the work SolarCity is doing to bring good jobs to our area. I also want to recognize how solar can help us conserve water during this terrible drought by using no water to produce clean energy. Here in Nevada, investing in clean, water efficient energy is critically important to our future."

Henderson councillor Debra March, said: "Henderson is proud to welcome SolarCity and its first Nevada Operations Center. We have just one request – Keep creating good jobs for our residents!"