Clean Energy Policy and Carbon Emissions in Nevada
Nevada's status on clean energy policy regulations, specifically the Clean Power Plan, and its readiness to comply through measures like renewable energy standards and plant retirements. The state has the authority to adopt necessary regulations under NRS 445B.210 to control air pollution and establish air quality standards.
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Clean Energy Policy and Carbon Emissions Dave Emme, Administrator Division of Environmental Protection
Clean Energy and Carbon Emissions Status of the Clean Power Plan regulation: February 9, 2016 the Supreme Court issued a Stay on implementation pending the outcome of litigation. DC Circuit decision is expected later this year; an appeal to the Supreme Court is expected. Supreme Court decision not likely until late 2017 or 2018.
Clean Energy and Carbon Emissions Nevada is well positioned to comply with the Clean Power Plan, if upheld, due to: Renewable Portfolio Standard SB123 mandated retirement of Reid Gardner Planned retirement of Valmy
Assumes North Valmy open past 2030 and natural gas plants have a min. 40-year plant life 20000000 Reid Gardner Units 1,2,3 closed 18000000 16000000 14000000 Short Tons CO2 12000000 Reid Gardner Unit 4 closing 10000000 8000000 6000000 4000000 CO2 Emissions from units affected by the CPP (short tons) 2000000 CO2 Emissions assuming all RPS is replaced by natural gas or coal (short tons) 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Assumes North Valmy closes in 2025 and that natural gas plants have a min. 35-year plant life 20000000 Reid Gardner Units 1,2,3 closed 18000000 Saguaro Power closing 16000000 14000000 Short Tons CO2 12000000 Reid Gardner Unit 4 closing 10000000 Valmy closing 8000000 6000000 4000000 CO2 Emissions from units affected by the CPP (short tons) 2000000 CO2 Emissions assuming all RPS is replaced by natural gas or coal (short tons) 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Clean Energy and Carbon Emissions If upheld, Nevada has broad authority to adopt regulations necessary to implement the Clean Power Plan: NRS 445B.210 1. Subject to the provisions of NRS 445B.215, adopt regulations consistent with the general intent and purposes of NRS 445B.100 to 445B.640, inclusive, to prevent, abate and control air pollution. 2. Establish standards for air quality. Powers of Commission. The Commission may: NRS 445B.235 of emission credits or allocations; Department to develop regulations concerning public participation in determination of amount of emission credits or allocations available for sale. 1. In carrying out the purposes of NRS 445B.100 to 445B.640, inclusive, the Department may: (a) Collect money from the sale of emission credits or allocations. (b) Cooperate with appropriate federal officers and agencies of the Federal Government, other states, interstate agencies, local governmental agencies and other interested parties in all matters relating to air pollution control in preventing or controlling the pollution of the air in any area. Additional powers of Department; deposit of money collected from sale
Clean Energy and Carbon Emissions Given uncertainty, the task is to look more broadly at Clean Energy policy recommendations: Governor s Executive Order 2016-04 2. The Task Force shall work with the Director to provide recommendations on the best energy policies for Nevada s future and shall specifically address policies that achieve the following: a. Encourage development of Clean Energy sources and integrate renewable energy technologies into Nevada s energy sector.
