Clean Energy Powers Nevada
The clean energy economy is creating good jobs, lowering energy bills, and increasing resilience in communities all across Nevada.
In 2021, the Nevada Legislature passed SB 448 to invest over $100 million into electric vehicle charging, develop transmission to move clean energy around the state, and create a regional grid to keep costs low. The legislature has also recently passed policies to encourage energy storage, improve the energy efficiency of appliances, double spending on low-income energy efficiency programs, support community and rooftop solar, and train the energy workforce.
Meanwhile, the current state administration created the state’s first climate strategy, adopted the Clean Cars Nevada program to ensure that drivers had electric options at sales lots near them, created annual Energy Efficiency Days, and led collaborative efforts with other states and the Nevada Federal Delegation to maximize regional and federal opportunities.
When public dollars are invested in the clean energy economy in Nevada, the state sees a six-fold return on investment. That's why more work should be done to make Nevada the best place for affordable, reliable, resilient, and secure clean energy growth. Read more about AEE’s policy priorities for the state.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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SUCCESS STORIES
THE STORY OF DRAGONFLY ENERGY: Sean Nichols, Chief Operating Officer at Dragonfly Energy, explains in the video below how the company—which started in a garage in Reno—grew to employ over 150 Nevadans who work to create low-cost, clean, renewable energy sources. In doing so, it also became a great example of how advanced energy creates jobs all across Nevada. Watch the video below to learn more.
ARROW CANYON: El futuro de energía limpia en Nevada es para todos: Las Vegas necesita mucha electricidad. Afortunadamente, Nevada tiene suficientes recursos renovables para producir energía limpia para todos - y más! Arrow Canyon, el proyecto de solar y baterías de EDF Renewables es un gran ejemplo del potencial. Mire el video abajo.
JOBS BY THE NUMBERS
Energy efficiency industry
11,400 Nevadans work in the energy efficiency industry
Clean electricity generation industry
10,200 Nevadans works in the clean electricity generation industry
Energy storage and grid technologies industry
9,200 Nevadans work on storage and grid technologies