Power Plants Near 89431 — Sparks, NV

Power generation near this area

There are 43 power plants within 50 miles of Sparks, Nevada (ZIP 89431), with a combined 2,081 MW of nameplate capacity. Hydroelectric is the most common fuel type in this area with 14 of the 43 nearby plants. The closest plant is Valley Road at 2.1 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.