Nevada
28%
45%
Net-zero
Governor
Joe Lombardo (Republican)
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Key Offices & Links
18
44
West
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted
- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Nevada
Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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28% by 2025 | 45% by 2030 | net-zero by 2050 Relative to 2005 levels Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2019 | |
Enacted |
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Nevada's Climate Innovation Plan Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2024 | |
Enacted |
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The 1990-2021 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory was published in December 2023. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | 2023 | |
Enacted |
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Nevada State Climate Policy Coordinator Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | ||
Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Climate Governance | ||
Enacted |
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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. Establishing Policies
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Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | 2021 | |
Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Environmental Justice and Equity | ||
Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | ||
Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | ||
Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition | ||
Not Enacted |
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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. |
Climate Governance and Equity
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Just Transition |