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
Legislative session
2/3/25 - 6/2/25
Key Offices & Links
18
44
West
11 states
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 Enacted policies have been passed or established in a state by a governing body via legislation, executive orders, rules, regulations, and/or other program creation, and remain in effect.
- In-progress In progress policies have been established in a state, but final regulations, rules, or plans are pending final approval. This also includes legislation and executive orders that require regulations to be put into effect.
- Partially Enacted Partially enacted policies have been enacted in the state, but are missing one or more policy components. Dashboard policies cannot be considered partially enacted unless policy components are available.
- Not Enacted Not enacted policies have not been passed or established in the state or are no longer in effect.
The colored bars indicate the status for each policy on the Dashboard, viewed across seven policy areas.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Nevada
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Climate Policies in Nevada
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 |