Nevada CO₂ Emissions
Nevada emitted 39 million metric tons of energy-related CO₂ in 2024, 0.8% of the US total. That ranks it 39th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, at 12.1 metric tons per person.
Data year 2024 · Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, State Energy Data System (June 2026)
How much CO₂ does Nevada emit?
Nevada produced 39 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels in 2024. The United States as a whole emitted 4.78 billion metric tons, so Nevada accounts for 0.8% of the national total.
Per person, that is 12.1 metric tons, 14% below the US average of 14.1 metric tons. On that measure Nevada ranks 31st highest of 51.
CO₂ emissions in Nevada since 1990
Energy-related emissions in Nevada have risen by 28% since 1990, from 31 million metric tons to 39 million metric tons. Compared with 2005, the baseline year for many US climate targets and marked on the chart, they have fallen by 22%. Emissions peaked in 2005 at 50 million metric tons and are now 22% below that level.
Emissions by sector
Transportation is the largest source of energy-related CO₂ in Nevada, at about 48% of the total, followed by electric power at 33% and industrial at 7%.
Emissions by fuel
Petroleum produces about 53% of the state’s energy-related CO₂, natural gas 40% and coal 8%.
How Nevada compares with other states
These are the states closest to Nevada in the 2024 ranking by total emissions. See the full ranking of all states.
| # | State | Total (Mt) | Share of US | Per person (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Nebraska | 43.54 | 0.9% | 21.7 |
| 38 | New Mexico | 41.63 | 0.9% | 19.6 |
| 39 | Nevada | 39.28 | 0.8% | 12.1 |
| 40 | Oregon | 38.94 | 0.8% | 9.1 |
| 41 | Connecticut | 37.09 | 0.8% | 10.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How much CO₂ does Nevada emit per year?
Nevada emitted 39 million metric tons of energy-related CO₂ in 2024, which is 0.8% of the US total of 4.78 billion metric tons.
What are the CO₂ emissions per person in Nevada?
About 12.1 metric tons per person in 2024, 14% below the US average of 14.1 metric tons. That ranks 31st highest of 51.
Have emissions in Nevada fallen since 2005?
They have fallen by 22% since 2005 and risen by 28% since 1990. Emissions peaked in 2005 at 50 million metric tons and are now 22% below that level.
What is the biggest source of CO₂ in Nevada?
Transportation is the largest sector, at about 48% of energy-related emissions, followed by electric power at 33%. By fuel, petroleum accounts for 53%.
About the data. Figures are energy-related carbon dioxide emissions: CO₂ from burning coal, natural gas and petroleum, in million metric tons. Emissions from power plants are counted in the state where the electricity is generated, not where it is used. Other greenhouse gases and non-energy sources such as agriculture are not included.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, State Energy Data System, released June 26, 2026. Latest year available: 2024.
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