Power Plants Near 89185 — Las Vegas, NV

Power generation near this area

There are 78 power plants within 50 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada (ZIP 89185), with a combined 15,251 MW of nameplate capacity. Solar is the most common fuel type in this area with 51 of the 78 nearby plants. The closest plant is Las Vegas Generating Station at 4.0 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.