WHEREAS, across Nevada, abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before; and

WHEREAS, renewable energy is part of America's energy future and includes generation from renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal; and

WHEREAS, Nevada ranks sixth in the nation in total solar capacity and generation, and energy from solar power provides approximately 23 percent electricity generated in the state with new solar projects being regularly developed; and

WHEREAS, Nevada in 2022, accounted for 24% of the nation’s geothermally-sourced electricity generation; and has a first-of-its-kind hybrid geothermal-solar power plant, which combines geothermal power with solar PV and solar thermal generation; and

WHEREAS, Nevada's energy sector is strong thanks to abundant renewable energy resources, modern infrastructure, and incentives that attract energy developers from around the world; and

WHEREAS, Nevada's commitment to energy independence is expected to stimulate economic development, create job opportunities, provide low-cost energy for its residents, and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions for future generations; and

WHEREAS, Clean Energy Week is an opportunity to support solutions that address America's economic and energy needs in the 21st century; and

WHEREAS, we must harness the power of Nevada entrepreneurs and small businesses and ensure government collaboration to assert American energy leadership in the global marketplace and assure low-cost reliable energy to all;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the week of September 25-30, 2023 as

CLEAN ENERGY WEEK IN NEVADA