Nevada Electricity Emission Factor 2023

EPA eGRID2023 Rev2 · 3 eGRID subregions · Clean

Nevada's electricity grid has a CO₂e emission factor of 590.5 lb/MWh (0.2678 kg/kWh) - 23% cleaner than the US average. The grid is 51% carbon-free and 41% renewable. These are the official EPA eGRID2023 values used for GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting.

590.5

lb CO₂e / MWh

0.2678

kg CO₂e / kWh

51%

Carbon-free

41%

Renewable

eGRID Subregions in Nevada

Nevada spans 3 eGRID subregions. Use the ZIP-level API to get the exact factor for each facility.

Subregion	Name	lb CO₂e/MWh	kg/kWh	Carbon-free	Rating
NWPP	WECC Northwest	635.267	0.2882	58.2%	Average
AZNM	WECC Southwest	706.189	0.3203	40.22%	Average
CAMX	WECC California	429.983	0.1950	54.34%	Clean

Generation Mix

Solar3.1%

Wind11.6%

Nuclear3.1%

Hydro38.7%

Natural Gas24.8%

Coal16.4%

Biomass1.0%

Geothermal0.7%

Generation mix shown for NWPP (primary subregion). See subregion pages for full breakdowns.

Electricity cost in Nevada

Latest monthly state-level average rate (EIA Form 861, 2026-04):

Sector	$/kWh
Residential	$0.1429
Commercial	$0.0899
Industrial	$0.0758
All sectors	$0.1006

State-level averages, not utility-specific tariffs. For exact pricing, check your utility's published rate schedule.

24-hour grid carbon profile

Average hourly CO₂e intensity across the last 7 days from Nevada Power (NV's balancing authority). Red = dirtiest, green = cleanest. Data: EIA-930 (~24h lag).

Hours in local standard time. Swing: 2.08× between cleanest (09:00 local) and dirtiest (04:00 local).

Read full guide on hourly grid carbon intensity →

Derived metrics for Nevada

Carbon cost of electricity: $496 per tonne CO₂e (residential rate ÷ grid intensity)
Annual per-capita CO₂e from electricity: 3,685 kg/yr (12.8k kWh × grid factor)
10,000 mi/yr EV emissions: 865 kg CO₂e (at 0.30 kWh/mi)
Same miles in gas car: ~4,000 kg CO₂e (400 g/mi baseline)
EV vs gas savings: 78% cleaner
Grid trend 2018-2023: -1.3% (cleaner)

kWh to CO₂ Calculator - Nevada

Enter electricity consumption (kWh):

Using Nevada average: 590.5 lb CO₂e/MWh = 0.2678 kg/kWh. Source: EPA eGRID2023.

How to Use Nevada's Emission Factor for Scope 2 Reporting

For GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting, multiply each facility's electricity consumption by the emission factor for its ZIP code's eGRID subregion. Facilities in different parts of Nevada may be in different subregions - use the API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

curl "https://emission-factors.com/api/lookup?zip=YOUR_ZIP"

Compare with Other States

Arizona

706 lb/MWh

California

430 lb/MWh

Idaho

635 lb/MWh

Montana

781 lb/MWh

New Mexico

706 lb/MWh

Oregon

635 lb/MWh

Nevada

590 lb/MWh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nevada's electricity emission factor?

Nevada's EPA eGRID2023 electricity emission factor is 590.5 lb CO₂e per MWh (0.2678 kg per kWh). This is 23% cleaner than the US national average.

How do I calculate Scope 2 emissions for a Nevada facility?

Multiply the facility's annual kWh consumption by 0.2678 to get kg CO₂e. Divide by 1,000 for metric tonnes. For facilities spanning multiple Nevada subregions, use the emission factors API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

How clean is Nevada's electricity grid?

Nevada's grid is 51% carbon-free and 41% renewable. At 590 lb CO₂e/MWh, it is 23% cleaner than the US average of 770.9 lb/MWh.

Get exact emission factors by ZIP code

33,616 ZIP codes · All 27 eGRID subregions · CO₂e, NOx, SO₂, generation mix

Read the API docs · Scope 2 calculation guide