West
Nevada
Nevada has among the highest potential for large-scale clean energy projects; the state has the greatest solar power potential in the country and accounts for around a quarter of the nation’s utility-scale electricity generation from geothermal energy. Renewables comprise over 30% of in-state electricity generation, with the rest dominated by natural gas. With a mandatory reduction target of 28% by 2025, the state has successfully decreased emissions by 23% from 2005-2021, but this still represents a 21% increase from 1990 emissions levels.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005
levels
2025
28%
2030
45%
2050
Net-zero
Governor
Joe Lombardo (Republican)
Governor
Joe Lombardo (Republican)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Key Offices & Links
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This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted
- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Nevada
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Filters
| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enacted |
Cross-Sector
|
Climate Finance | 2017 | ||
| Not Enacted |
Empty column
Carbon pollution pricing establishes a pollution fee or cap-and-trade program on the greenhouse gas emissions associated with each sector/source of emissions within the state. Programs typically cover the electricity, buildings, transportation, and/or industrial sectors. |
Cross-Sector
|
Carbon Valuation | ||
| Enacted |
Empty column
Utilities must incorporate the social cost of carbon in utility resource planning. Establishing Policies
|
Cross-Sector
|
Carbon Valuation | 2018 |