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)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority

18

Policies Enacted or In Progress
across 5 policy areas

44

Policy Opportunities
across 7 policy areas

West

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This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Nevada

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28% by 2025 | 45% by 2030 | net-zero by 2050

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Establishing Policies
Climate Governance and Equity
Climate Governance 2019
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Nevada's Climate Innovation Plan

Climate Governance and Equity
Climate Governance 2024
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The 1990-2021 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory was published in December 2023.

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Climate Governance 2023
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Nevada State Climate Policy Coordinator

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Climate advisory bodies often write or advise on a state's climate plan, and make non-binding recommendations on climate policy design and implementation. The bodies can consist of all non-government members, or be a mix of government and non-government members.

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"Historically underserved communities" are census tracts where at least 20% of households have limited English proficiency, 50% of households are low-income, or which has a poverty rate of at least 25%; or are communities located on qualified tribal land; or are public schools in which 75% or more of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches.

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Climate Governance and Equity
Environmental Justice and Equity 2021
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Environmental justice (EJ) mapping tools are interactive maps that visualize key EJ concepts, such as demographic information, EJ community definitions, and environmental and public health threats.

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Environmental justice (EJ) community investment requirements help ensure communities most impacted by environmental burdens are benefitting equitably from public programs by requiring a certain percentage of funds and/or benefits from other policies are allocated to EJ communities.

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Environmental justice (EJ) bureaucracy consists of dedicated EJ offices and staff, interagency task forces, and other bodies made up of government staff responsible for developing and implementing EJ policy. These entities are often tasked with integrating EJ and equity into climate policy design and implementation.

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Environmental justice (EJ) advisory bodies are responsible for making recommendations on EJ policy, integrating EJ and equity principles into climate policy, and increasing public engagement. These bodies can consist of all non-government members, or be a mix of government and non-government members.

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Cumulative impact assessments determine the health and environmental impacts of renewing or granting a permit for certain pollution-generating facilities in environmental justice communities. Increased pollution burdens in communities may result in the permit application being denied.

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Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification.

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Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition.

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Just transition advisory bodies write or advise on a state's just transition plan or report, and make recommendations on ways to support affected workers, communities, and industries. The bodies can consist of all non-government members, or be a mix of government and non-government members.

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Just transition funds support initiatives and investments aimed at facilitating the equitable transition of workers and communities affected by shifts in industries or policies that transition from fossil fuels.

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The State Climate Policy Dashboard tracks only passed policies and does not include bills currently proposed in legislative sessions. The website is intended to illustrate the current status of policies for each state, as well as key resources and model states for each policy.

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