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The combustion of fossil fuels like petroleum, coal, and natural gas results in carbon pollution, which accounts for the vast majority of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Carbon pollution from energy use can be grouped by economic sector: Transportation, Electricity, Industrial, Residential, and Commercial. Electricity production from renewable sources accounts for the largest and fastest growing alternative to fossil fuel use.
This graph displays fuel use for all sectors by fuel type in billion megajoules (MJ).
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This graph displays fuel use for all sectors by fuel type in billion megajoules (MJ).
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of energy by type of fuel in a given year. Click on a fuel type in the key below the graph to remove/add that fuel type to the graph.
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This graph displays fuel use per capita for all sectors. Data accounts for all types of fuel use from all sectors, divided by population (megajoules (MJ), per capita).
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This graph displays fuel use per capita for all sectors. Data accounts for all types of fuel use from all sectors, divided by population (megajoules (MJ), per capita).
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This graph displays energy use in the transportation sector, by type of transportation fuel, in billion megajoules (MJ). Over the past decade, the vast majority of gasoline consumed in the United States contains some ethanol.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of transportation energy by fuel type in a given year. Click on a fuel type in the key below the graph to remove/add that transportation fuel type.
This graph displays energy use in the transportation sector, by type of transportation fuel, in billion megajoules (MJ). Over the past decade, the vast majority of gasoline consumed in the United States contains some ethanol.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of transportation energy by fuel type in a given year. Click on a fuel type in the key below the graph to remove/add that transportation fuel type.
Source: EIA, 2017
This graph displays annual crude oil production in billion megajoules (MJ). Most crude oil produced and consumed domestically is used for transportation purposes.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of crude oil produced in the state in a given year.
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This graph displays annual crude oil production in billion megajoules (MJ). Most crude oil produced and consumed domestically is used for transportation purposes.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of crude oil produced in the state in a given year.
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This graph displays annual electricity generation by fuel or resource type (e.g., coal, natural gas, nuclear, wind, solar) in megawatt hours (MWh).
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of electricity generated by a source type in a given year. Click on a source type in the key below the graph to remove/add that source type to the graph.
Click on the "Compare to U.S. and Region" tab to view the percent change in different source types from 2005 to 2018 for the state, region, and the United States.
This graph displays annual electricity generation by fuel or resource type (e.g., coal, natural gas, nuclear, wind, solar) in megawatt hours (MWh).
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of electricity generated by a source type in a given year. Click on a source type in the key below the graph to remove/add that source type to the graph.
Click on the "Compare to U.S. and Region" tab to view the percent change in different source types from 2005 to 2018 for the state, region, and the United States.
This graph displays annual electricity generation by non-hydro renewable energy sources in megawatt hours (MWh). The first year when data was available for electricity generation from distributed solar was 2014.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of electricity generated by a source type in a given year. Click on a source type in the key below the graph to remove/add that source type to the graph.
This graph displays annual electricity generation by non-hydro renewable energy sources in megawatt hours (MWh). The first year when data was available for electricity generation from distributed solar was 2014.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of electricity generated by a source type in a given year. Click on a source type in the key below the graph to remove/add that source type to the graph.
This graph displays the amount of electricity consumed in a state per year. Data is for all enduses of electricity. Quantity of electricity consumed is expressed in megawatt-hours (MWh).
Hover over a data point to view about the quantity of electricity consumption in a given year.
This graph displays the amount of electricity consumed in a state per year. Data is for all enduses of electricity. Quantity of electricity consumed is expressed in megawatt-hours (MWh).
Hover over a data point to view about the quantity of electricity consumption in a given year.
Total exported in 2018: 1,734,196 MWh
This graph shows the net quantity of electricity exported from a state or region (a negative data point represents the quantity imported), based on net electricity production and consumption. Quantity of net exports or imports is expressed in megawatt-hours (MWh).
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Total exported in 2018: 1,734,196 MWh
This graph shows the net quantity of electricity exported from a state or region (a negative data point represents the quantity imported), based on net electricity production and consumption. Quantity of net exports or imports is expressed in megawatt-hours (MWh).
Hover over a data point to view more information about energy exports or imports in a given year.
Hover over the bars in the graph below to view the average retail electricity price per kilowatt hour in 2018 generated for each jurisdiction.
Hover over the bars in the graph below to view the average retail electricity price per kilowatt hour in 2018 generated for each jurisdiction.
Hover over the bars in the graph below to view the total retail electricity spending as a percent of the total economic activity (gross state or domestic product) for 2018 in the state, region, or United States.
Hover over the bars in the graph below to view the total retail electricity spending as a percent of the total economic activity (gross state or domestic product) for 2018 in the state, region, or United States.
This graph displays the annual metric tons of CO2 emissions from all fuel types by economic sector.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of carbon dioxide emitted from a sector in a given year. Click on a sector in the key below the graph to remove/add that sector.
Click on the "Compare to Other States/Regions" tab to view the difference in states’ carbon pollution from energy in 2017.
This graph displays the annual metric tons of CO2 emissions from all fuel types by economic sector.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of carbon dioxide emitted from a sector in a given year. Click on a sector in the key below the graph to remove/add that sector.
Click on the "Compare to Other States/Regions" tab to view the difference in states’ carbon pollution from energy in 2017.
This graph compares the total annual metric tons of CO2 emissions from all fuel types to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) over time. While emissionshave historically tracked closely with GDP, in many states these trends have been more divergent since the beginning of the 21st century.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of carbon dioxide emitted compared to GDP. Click on a category in the key below the graph to remove/add that data.
This graph compares the total annual metric tons of CO2 emissions from all fuel types to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) over time. While emissionshave historically tracked closely with GDP, in many states these trends have been more divergent since the beginning of the 21st century.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of carbon dioxide emitted compared to GDP. Click on a category in the key below the graph to remove/add that data.
Source: EIA, 2017. BEA, 2018.
This graph compares the total annual metric tons of CO2 emissions from the transportation sector to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) over time. While emissions have historically tracked closely with GDP, in many states these trends have been more divergent since the beginning of the 21st century.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of carbon dioxide emitted from transportation compared to GDP. Click on a category in the key below the graph to remove/add that data.
This graph compares the total annual metric tons of CO2 emissions from the transportation sector to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) over time. While emissions have historically tracked closely with GDP, in many states these trends have been more divergent since the beginning of the 21st century.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of carbon dioxide emitted from transportation compared to GDP. Click on a category in the key below the graph to remove/add that data.
Source: EIA, 2017. BEA, 2018.
This graph compares the total annual metric tons of CO2 emissions from the electric power sector to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP). While emissions have historically tracked closely with GDP, in many states these trends have been more divergent since the beginning of the 21st century.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of carbon dioxide emitted from electricity compared to GDP. Click on a category in the key below the graph to remove/add that data.
This graph compares the total annual metric tons of CO2 emissions from the electric power sector to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP). While emissions have historically tracked closely with GDP, in many states these trends have been more divergent since the beginning of the 21st century.
Hover over a data point to view the quantity of carbon dioxide emitted from electricity compared to GDP. Click on a category in the key below the graph to remove/add that data.
Source:EIA, 2017. BEA, 2018.
2018 carbon emissions : 14,004,743 metric tons CO2
Carbon emission change from 1990 to 2018: -2,690,447 metric tons CO2
Percent change from 1990 to 2018: -16%
This graph displays annual metric tons of CO2 emissions from the total electric power sector in the state. Hover over a data point below to view the amount of carbon pollution emitted from the electricity sector in a given year.
Click on the "% Change" tab to view the percent change in carbon pollution emitted between 1990 and 2018 as compared to the region and the United States.
2018 carbon emissions : 14,004,743 metric tons CO2
Carbon emission change from 1990 to 2018: -2,690,447 metric tons CO2
Percent change from 1990 to 2018: -16%
This graph displays annual metric tons of CO2 emissions from the total electric power sector in the state. Hover over a data point below to view the amount of carbon pollution emitted from the electricity sector in a given year.
Click on the "% Change" tab to view the percent change in carbon pollution emitted between 1990 and 2018 as compared to the region and the United States.
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COMPARISONS
US Economy-wide Goal, 28% below 2005 levels by 2025: 18,863,068 metric tons
Nevada’s Goal: Does not have goal
Nevada’s Clean Power Plan Goal: Interim Goal: 13,012,741 metric tons; Final Goal: 12,268,389 metric tons. This is equivalent to a 13% reduction from EPA’s 2012 baseline.
Applying to Nevada would result in an emissions target of: 12,521,393 metric tons
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2018 carbon dioxide emissions rate: 806 lbs/MWh
Change in Carbon dioxide emission rate from 2005 to 2018: -631 lbs/MWh
Percent change from 2005 to 2018: -43.9%
This graph displays annual CO2 emissions from the electric power sector divided by total megawatt hours of electricity generated (including non-emitting resources, such as renewable energy and nuclear generation resources), expressed in pounds CO2 emitted per megawatt hour of electricity generated (lbs CO2/ MWh).
Hover over a data point below to view the rate of carbon pollution emitted from the electricity sector in any given year. Click on the "% Change" tab to view the percent change in the carbon pollution rate from 2005 to 2018, as compared to the region and the United States.
2018 carbon dioxide emissions rate: 806 lbs/MWh
Change in Carbon dioxide emission rate from 2005 to 2018: -631 lbs/MWh
Percent change from 2005 to 2018: -43.9%
This graph displays annual CO2 emissions from the electric power sector divided by total megawatt hours of electricity generated (including non-emitting resources, such as renewable energy and nuclear generation resources), expressed in pounds CO2 emitted per megawatt hour of electricity generated (lbs CO2/ MWh).
Hover over a data point below to view the rate of carbon pollution emitted from the electricity sector in any given year. Click on the "% Change" tab to view the percent change in the carbon pollution rate from 2005 to 2018, as compared to the region and the United States.
2018 carbon dioxide emissions rate: 1,058 lbs/MWh
Change in Carbon dioxide emission rate from 2005 to 2018: -493 lbs/MWh
Percent change from 2005 to 2018: -31.8%
This graph displays annual CO2 emissions from the electric power sector divided by megawatt hours of electricity generated from fossil fuel-fired electricity-generating resources only (i.e., coal, natural gas), expressed in pounds CO2 emitted per megawatt hour of electricity generated (lbs CO2 / MWh).
Hover over a data point below to view the rate of carbon pollution emitted from the electricity sector in any given year. Click on the "% Change" tab to view the percent change in the carbon pollution rate from 2005 to 2018, as compared to the region and the United States.
2018 carbon dioxide emissions rate: 1,058 lbs/MWh
Change in Carbon dioxide emission rate from 2005 to 2018: -493 lbs/MWh
Percent change from 2005 to 2018: -31.8%
This graph displays annual CO2 emissions from the electric power sector divided by megawatt hours of electricity generated from fossil fuel-fired electricity-generating resources only (i.e., coal, natural gas), expressed in pounds CO2 emitted per megawatt hour of electricity generated (lbs CO2 / MWh).
Hover over a data point below to view the rate of carbon pollution emitted from the electricity sector in any given year. Click on the "% Change" tab to view the percent change in the carbon pollution rate from 2005 to 2018, as compared to the region and the United States.
Hover over one of the bars in this graph to view the 2016 sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrous oxides (NOx) emissions intensity for the state, the region, and the United States, expressed as pounds emitted per megawatt-hour of electricity generated. Click on the tabs below to change the view.
Hover over one of the bars in this graph to view the 2016 sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrous oxides (NOx) emissions intensity for the state, the region, and the United States, expressed as pounds emitted per megawatt-hour of electricity generated. Click on the tabs below to change the view.
This graph displays the renewable energy technical potential from different renewable energy resources (e.g., wind, solar, geothermal, biomass) as a quantity of electricity that could be generated annually, in megawatt hours.
Technical potential represents the achievable energy generation of a particular technology given system performance, topographic limitations, environmental, and land-use constraints. It establishes an upper-boundary estimate of renewable energy development potential. These estimates were calculated by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
This graph displays the renewable energy technical potential from different renewable energy resources (e.g., wind, solar, geothermal, biomass) as a quantity of electricity that could be generated annually, in megawatt hours.
Technical potential represents the achievable energy generation of a particular technology given system performance, topographic limitations, environmental, and land-use constraints. It establishes an upper-boundary estimate of renewable energy development potential. These estimates were calculated by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
This graph illustrates potential annual unused natural gas capacity in a state’s fleet of efficient combined-cycle natural gas power plants (in green), against the quantity of electricity generated from natural gas in the state in 2015 (in blue).
Potential unused natural gas capacity is estimated by subtracting the quantity of electricity generated in 2015 by combined-cycle natural gas power plants from a conservative estimate of overall generation capacity of those plants. This methodology was used in a series of reports developed by the World Resources Institute.
This graph illustrates potential annual unused natural gas capacity in a state’s fleet of efficient combined-cycle natural gas power plants (in green), against the quantity of electricity generated from natural gas in the state in 2015 (in blue).
Potential unused natural gas capacity is estimated by subtracting the quantity of electricity generated in 2015 by combined-cycle natural gas power plants from a conservative estimate of overall generation capacity of those plants. This methodology was used in a series of reports developed by the World Resources Institute.
State-Established Zero Emission Vehicle Goal: None
Cumulative Zero Emission Vehicle Sales: 6,296
This graph displays the cumulative number of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) sold in the state from 2011 through 2017 per 100,000 people, compared to the regional and United States averages. Zero-emission vehicles include battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell electric vehicles.
State-Established Zero Emission Vehicle Goal: None
Cumulative Zero Emission Vehicle Sales: 6,296
This graph displays the cumulative number of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) sold in the state from 2011 through 2017 per 100,000 people, compared to the regional and United States averages. Zero-emission vehicles include battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell electric vehicles.
Number of Fast-Charging Ports: 256 III
Number of Public Level 2 Charging Ports: 655 IV
The graph displays the number of public fast-charging and level 2 ports for charging electric vehiclesper 100,000 people, compared to the regional and United States averages. Public level 2 ports are more common than fast-charging ports. While most vehicle charging currently occurs at home or at work, a network of public charging stations is necessary to enable long-distance travel and provide additional options for drivers without home charging. A single charging station may have multiple ports, allowing multiple vehicles to recharge simultaneously. AC Level 2 charging stations add 10 to 20 miles of driving range per 1 hour of charging. DC fast charging stations add, on average, 60 to 80 miles of driving range per 20 minutes of charging.
Number of Fast-Charging Ports: 256 III
Number of Public Level 2 Charging Ports: 655 IV
The graph displays the number of public fast-charging and level 2 ports for charging electric vehiclesper 100,000 people, compared to the regional and United States averages. Public level 2 ports are more common than fast-charging ports. While most vehicle charging currently occurs at home or at work, a network of public charging stations is necessary to enable long-distance travel and provide additional options for drivers without home charging. A single charging station may have multiple ports, allowing multiple vehicles to recharge simultaneously. AC Level 2 charging stations add 10 to 20 miles of driving range per 1 hour of charging. DC fast charging stations add, on average, 60 to 80 miles of driving range per 20 minutes of charging.
III. U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center, "Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locations." September 21, 2020, https://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_locations.html .
IV. U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center, "Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locations." September 21, 2020, https://www.afdc.energy.gov/fuels/electricity_locations.html .
The rankings and raw scores below are from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 2016 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard.
Raw scores are presented with highest possible score in parentheses (higher scores represent a higher level of energy efficiency policy). Rankings are based on raw scores as compared to other states. The table also lists the average score for the region and the United States. Rankings are based on year 2015 data.
| Area of Comparison | Nevada Rank relative to U.S. | State Score | Average Regional Score | Average U.S. Score |
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| Utilities and benefits programs and policies | 18 (Tied with 2) | 45.00 (out of 20) | 76.50 (out of 20) | 39.73 (out of 20) |
| Transportation policies | 17 (Tied with 4) | 25.00 (out of 9) | 29.50 (out of 9) | 24.25 (out of 9) |
| Building energy codes | 40 (Tied with 3) | 4.00 (out of 7) | 34.50 (out of 7) | 22.51 (out of 7) |
| State government initiatives | 36 (Tied with 8) | 4.00 (out of 7) | 15.00 (out of 7) | 17.35 (out of 7) |
| Appliance efficiency standards | 2 | 5.00 (out of 2) | 5.75 (out of 2) | 0.61 (out of 2) |
| Overall Rank: 17 (Tied with 2) | ||||
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Source: EIA, 2018.
Source: CEE, 2018.
Regulation and PolicyThis section provides a snapshot of key regulatory structures and renewable energy policies that vary among states. |
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Deregulation |
Suspended |
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Retail Choice |
No |
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Electricity Decoupling |
yes |
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Gas Decoupling |
yes |
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Zero Emission Vehicle standards? |
No |
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Type of Renewable Energy Policy
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Standard
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Renewable Energy Target Renewable portfolio standards (standard) require electric utilities to produce a specified percentage of their electricity from renewable sources like solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal. Voluntary goals are non-binding programs based on a renewable energy target, often with financial incentives for utilities to make progress toward the target. Some states have voluntary goals on top on mandatory standards (standard and goal); for these states, the listed target percentage and year are for the mandatory standard. Other states have no standard or voluntary (none), so no target percentage or year is listed. |
25% by 2025 |
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State-Established Zero Emission Vehicle Goal |
None |
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Source: EIA, 2013.
1. Aggregated from the following for 2017. U.S. Energy Information Administration. "Net Generation by State by Type of Producer by Energy Source: 1990-2017." State Historical Tables EIA-906, EIA-920, and EIA-923. http://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/state/ (accessed October 7, 2020).
2. U.S. Energy Information Administration. "U.S. Electric Power Industry Estimated Emissions by State: 1990-2017." State Historical Tables EIA-767, EIA-906, EIA-920, and EIA-923. http://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/state/ (accessed October 7, 2020).
3. Emissions data from U.S. Energy Information Administration. "U.S. Electric Power Industry Estimated Emissions by State: 1990-2018." State Historical Tables EIA-767, EIA-906, EIA-920, and EIA-923. http://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/state/ (accessed October 7, 2020). Generation data from U.S. Energy Information Administration. "Net Generation by State by Type of Producer by Energy Source: 1990-2018." State Historical Tables EIA-906, EIA-920, and EIA-923. http://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/state/ (accessed October 7, 2020.