Power plants in Nevada emitted 643.9 lb CO₂e per MWh generated in 2023 (0.2920 kg/kWh), 16% cleaner than the US average, according to EPA's eGRID2023 state rate. Their generation was 37% carbon-free and 37% renewable. For GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based reporting, use the eGRID subregion factor of each facility's ZIP (below), not the state rate: power flows across state lines within a subregion.

643.9

lb CO₂e / MWh (state)

0.2920

kg CO₂e / kWh

37%

Carbon-free

37%

Renewable

eGRID Subregions in Nevada

Nevada's ZIP codes fall in 3 eGRID subregions. These are the Scope 2 factors; use the ZIP-level API to get the one for each facility.

Generation Mix

kWh to CO₂ Calculator - Nevada

Enter electricity consumption (kWh):

Using the NWPP subregion factor (635.267 lb CO₂e/MWh = 0.2882 kg/kWh), which covers 56% of Nevada's ZIP codes; for other parts of the state look up the ZIP. 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 are in different subregions - use the API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

Other States Served by the Same Subregions (state rates)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nevada's electricity emission factor?

For Scope 2 reporting, it depends on the ZIP: Nevada's ZIP codes are in NWPP (635.267 lb CO₂e/MWh, 56% of ZIPs), AZNM (706.189 lb CO₂e/MWh, 44% of ZIPs), CAMX (429.983 lb CO₂e/MWh, 1% of ZIPs). EPA's state rate for plants in Nevada is 643.9 lb CO₂e/MWh, 16% cleaner than the US average.

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

Multiply the facility's annual kWh by the kg/kWh factor of its ZIP code's eGRID subregion to get kg CO₂e, and divide by 1,000 for metric tonnes. The emission factors API returns the factor for any ZIP.

How clean is Nevada's electricity grid?

Power plants in Nevada generated 37% carbon-free and 37% renewable electricity in 2023. At 644 lb CO₂e/MWh, the state rate is 16% cleaner than the US average of 770.9 lb/MWh.

Get exact emission factors by ZIP code

33,700+ ZIP codes · All 27 eGRID subregions · CO₂e, NOx, SO₂, generation mix

Read the API docs · Scope 2 calculation guide

Subregion	Name	lb CO₂e/MWh	kg/kWh	Carbon-free	Share of NV ZIPs
NWPP	WECC Northwest	635.267	0.2882	58.25%	56%
AZNM	WECC Southwest	706.189	0.3203	40.27%	44%
CAMX	WECC California	429.983	0.1950	54.56%	1%

Nevada Electricity Emission Factor 2023