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1,600,000
CUSTOMERS
2,600
EMPLOYEES
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NV Energy

Lighting Up the Nevada Economy

NV Energy has been providing the state with safe, reliable energy for more than a century. The company serves approximately 90% of the state with electricity – keeping the lights on for more than 1.4 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 56 million annually. NV Energy also provides natural gas service to 183,000 customers in the Reno-Sparks area.

 

NV Energy serves its customers through a generation portfolio primarily fueled by natural gas but renewable energy also is an important part of the company’s generation mix. NV Energy's renewable portfolio includes 57 large-scale geothermal, solar, solar plus storage, hydro, wind and biomass projects in-service and under development.

 

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SERVICE AREA

45,700
SQUARE MILES

For a Brighter Tomorrow

 

NV Energy constantly looks toward the future, ensuring they have what it takes to meet the needs of a growing customer base.

With more than 3,200 megawatts of solar generation in its portfolio, NV Energy has enough renewable energy to power more than one million homes.
NV Energy signed its first contract for geothermal power in 1983, and in 2021, surpassed the renewable energy threshold of one gigawatt under contract.
NV Energy is expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Nevada, prioritizing historically underserved communities.
 
32K+
HOURS DONATED

In 2023, NV Energy employees donated more than 32,000 hours of their time to volunteer with nonprofit organizations statewide.
 
$5.3M
NONPROFIT FUNDING

In 2023, the company, the NV Energy Foundation and its employees gave $4.7 million through both financial and in-kind donations.
 
77%
CONTRIBUTIONS

Of its total giving, 77%of contributions were dedicated to causes that support diversity, equity and inclusion.