Power Plants Near 89156 — Las Vegas, NV

Power generation near this area

There are 75 power plants within 50 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada (ZIP 89156), with a combined 14,960 MW of nameplate capacity. Solar is the most common fuel type in this area with 47 of the 75 nearby plants. The closest plant is Nellis Solar Pv Ii at 0.7 miles.

Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.

All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in Nevada, visit the Nevada state page.