Those energy statistics reference the entire state of Nevada, however, according to the US Census Bureau 2.2 million people, or 73.5% of Nevada’s population which is estimated at 3 million, live in Clark County – The majority of Nevadans are clustered around Las Vegas. Unfortunately, it’s not even close to being true.Īccording to the US Energy Information Administration, 61% of Nevada’s power currently comes from Natural Gas-fired plants and only 33% of generated electricity came from renewable sources including hydroelectric. Many folks are actually under the impression that Las Vegas is 100%, or nearly 100% powered by renewable resources such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power from the Hoover Dam.
It takes a lot of juice to keep Vegas lit.
