⛏ Coal Power Plants in Nevada
Nevada operates 4 coal power plants totaling 809 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 2.1M MWh.
Coal plants burn pulverized coal to boil water and spin steam turbines. They emit substantial CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ along with mercury and particulate matter. Modern units include scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction; older units are increasingly being retired or converted to natural gas as economics shift.
Plants4operating
Capacity809 MWnameplate
Generation2.1M MWhannual
All Nevada coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Valmy | Valmy | Humboldt County | 567 MW | Sierra Pacific Power Co |
| Ts Power Plant | Battle Mountain | Eureka County | 242 MW | Nevada Gold Energy, Llc |
| Mohave | Laughlin | Clark County | — | Southern California Edison Co |
| Ely Energy Center | Ely | White Pine County | — | Nevada Power Co |