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

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

WHEREAS, seven of Nevada's largest power plants by generation are natural gas-fired; and natural gas accounted for 56 percent of the total net generation in 2023; and

WHEREAS, Nevada ranks eighth in the nation in total solar capacity and generation, and energy from solar power provides approximately 26 percent electricity generated in the state, with new solar projects being regularly developed; and

WHEREAS, Nevada, in 2023, accounted for 26 percent 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, lean Energy Week is an opportunity to support solutions that address America's economic and energy needs in the 21st century; and

WHEREAS, Clean Energy Week supports solutions for America's energy needs, and we must harness collaboration between Nevada entrepreneurs, small businesses, and government to assert American energy leadership and ensure low-cost, reliable energy choices for all;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim the week of September 15-19, 2025, as

CLEAN ENERGY WEEK IN NEVADA