Clark County, Nevada: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Las Vegas and Henderson, and the communities of Enterprise and Paradise
Clark County is a generation frontier for Nevada. Its power plants have 14,194 MW of capacity, 52% of it natural gas, the largest fleet in Nevada. 4,479 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. 4,230 MW of new generation is planned here across 17 units, led by Noble Solar LLC (solar), the largest pipeline among Nevada's counties. 440 MW of it is already under construction or built. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 28 data centers in Clark County, 46% of Nevada's total. Clark County is home to Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Mesquite, plus the unincorporated communities of Enterprise, Paradise and Sunrise Manor.
Cities and towns in Clark County
Clark County is home to Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Mesquite, plus the unincorporated communities of Enterprise, Paradise and Sunrise Manor.
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Enterprise, Paradise, Sunrise Manor, Blue Diamond, Bunkerville, Cal-Nev-Ari, Goodsprings, Indian Springs, Laughlin, Moapa Town, Moapa Valley, Mount Charleston, Nellis AFB, Nelson, Sandy Valley, Searchlight, Spring Valley, Summerlin South, Whitney, Winchester.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Clark County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Nevada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 2,275,833 | 2,407,226 | ▲ 5.8% | 1st of 17 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,025,501 | 1,142,466 | ▲ 11.4% | 2nd of 17 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $50,410 | $67,508 | ▲ 33.9% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 69,744 | 78,643 | ▲ 12.8% | 4th of 7 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 8,753 | 10,020 | ▲ 14.5% | — |
| Power line construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,309 | 1,627 | ▲ 24.3% | — |
| Electric utility jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,640 | 1,959 | ▲ 19.5% | — |
| Data processing and hosting jobs (2019 → 2025) | 1,598 | 2,052 | ▲ 28.4% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 4.3% | 4.8% | ▲ 0.5pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 4,479 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 4,230 MW | 30% of today's fleet | 1st of 7 by size |
1 project is on the Delay Watchlist, including Boulder City BLM Data Center (Townsite Solar 2 / Eldorado Valley). Construction employs 78,643, up 12.8% since 2019, and construction is 1.3 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. Employers here counted 1,142,466 jobs in 2025, up 11.4% from 2019 (the 2nd fastest growth of 17 Nevada counties). Owners plan to retire 318 MW more by 2035, led by Saguaro Power in 2032. Electrical contractors employ 10,020, up 14.5% since 2019 against up 26.2% statewide, at an average $90,606 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in August 2026, against 4.3% in 2019. Nevada Power Co is the largest utility serving Clark County, one of 8 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 15.33¢/kWh in 2024, above the 10.69¢ median for Nevada utilities. 2,407,226 people live here, up 5.8% since 2020, 1st of 17 Nevada counties by population.
Who powers Clark County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +4,479 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Clark County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Power Co | Investor Owned | Bundled | 916,385 | 15.33¢ | 26% |
| Valley Electric Assn, Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 22,368 | 16.73¢ | 40% |
| Overton Power District No 5 | Political Subdivision | Bundled | 15,545 | 10.69¢ | 26% |
| City of Boulder City - (NV) | Municipal | Bundled | 7,145 | 10.37¢ | 34% |
| Colorado River Comm of Nevada | — | Bundled | — | — | — |
| Southern California Edison Co | — | — | — | — | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | Bundled | — | — | 100% |
| Aha Macav Power Service | — | — | — | — | — |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 64
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 7,441 MW | 52% |
| Solar | 4,200 MW | 30% |
| Battery storage | 1,494 MW | 11% |
| Hydro | 1,039 MW | 7% |
| Other technologies | 20 MW | 0% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Lenzie Generating Station | Nevada Power Co | Natural gas | 1,466 MW | 2006 |
| Clark (NVE) | Nevada Power Co | Natural gas | 1,376 MW | 1973 |
| Silverhawk | Nevada Power Co | Natural gas | 1,120 MW | 2004 |
| Gemini Solar Hybrid | Gemini Solar | Solar | 1,070 MW | 2024 |
| Hoover Dam (NV) | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Hydro | 1,039 MW | 1936 |
| Harry Allen | Nevada Power Co | Natural gas | 745 MW | 1995 |
Planned generation 17
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Sage Energy Center | Solar Photovoltaic | 400 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Noble Solar LLC |
| Rough Hat | Solar Photovoltaic | 400 MW | Approvals pending | 2027 | Candela Renewables, LLC |
| Purple Sage Energy Center | Batteries | 400 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Noble Solar LLC |
| Arida Solar (Hybrid) | Batteries | 370 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2029 | 326FW 8me LLC |
| Arida Solar (Hybrid) | Solar Photovoltaic | 370 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2029 | 326FW 8me LLC |
| Vitex Storage | Batteries | 300 MW | Approvals pending | 2028 | Cypress Creek Renewables |
| Southern Bighorn Solar Hybrid | Solar Photovoltaic | 300 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | 300MS 8me LLC |
| Southern Bighorn Solar Hybrid | Batteries | 300 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | 300MS 8me LLC |
| Bonanza Solar and Storage Project | Solar Photovoltaic | 300 MW | Approvals pending | 2027 | EDF Renewables Development, Inc. |
| Dry Lake East Energy Center | Solar Photovoltaic | 200 MW | Under construction (>50%) | 2026 | Dry Lake East Energy Center |
| Bonanza Solar and Storage Project | Batteries | 195 MW | Approvals pending | 2027 | EDF Renewables Development, Inc. |
| Boulder Solar III LLC | Batteries | 128 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2027 | 174 Power Global Corp. |
| Boulder Solar III LLC | Solar Photovoltaic | 128 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2027 | 174 Power Global Corp. |
| Roccasecca BESS LLC | Batteries | 126 MW | Under construction (>50%) | 2027 | Roccasecca BESS LLC |
| Boulder Flats Solar | Solar Photovoltaic | 113 MW | Under construction (>50%) | 2028 | Boulder Flats Solar, LLC |
| Southern Bighorn Solar 2 | Solar Photovoltaic | 100 MW | Approvals pending | 2028 | 425LM 8ME LLC |
| Southern Bighorn Solar 2 | Batteries | 100 MW | Approvals pending | 2028 | 425LM 8ME LLC |
Scheduled to retire
| Plant | Technology | MW | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saguaro Power | Natural gas | 127 MW | 2032 |
| Nevada Cogen Associates 2 Black Mountain | Natural gas | 96 MW | 2030 |
| Nevada Cogen Assoc#1 GarnetVly | Natural gas | 95 MW | 2032 |
The Clark County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 1,142,466 | $67,508 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 78,643 | $84,435 | 1.30 |
| Electrical contractors | 10,020 | $90,606 | 1.22 |
| Power and communication line construction | 1,627 | $93,413 | 0.88 |
| Electric utilities | 1,959 | $144,293 | 0.63 |
| Data processing and hosting | 2,052 | $173,180 | 0.58 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Clark County
28 data centers in Clark County are on the SAVRN Data Center Map.
Delay Watchlist 1
| Project | Status | Cause | MW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder City BLM Data Center (Townsite Solar 2 / Eldorado Valley) | halted | — |
Clark County and its neighbors
Of the 5 counties that border Clark County, San Bernardino County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 2,407,226 | ▲ 11.4% | 14,194 MW | 4,230 MW | 28 | — |
| Inyo County CA | 18,158 | ▼ 0.6% | 465 MW | 1,000 MW | — | — |
| Lincoln County | 4,320 | ▲ 6.1% | 285 MW | — | — | — |
| Mohave County AZ | 228,102 | ▲ 9.9% | 3,321 MW | 267 MW | — | — |
| Nye County | 57,336 | ▲ 9.7% | 242 MW | — | — | 2 |
| San Bernardino County CA | 2,224,091 | ▲ 9.7% | 7,081 MW | 1,500 MW | 5 | — |
More of Nevada
Clark County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Clark County, Nevada?
8 utilities have service territory in Clark County in the EIA-861 2024 report: Nevada Power Co, Valley Electric Assn, Inc, Overton Power District No 5, City of Boulder City - (NV). The largest, Nevada Power Co, charged residential customers 15.33¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What county is Las Vegas, NV in?
Las Vegas is in Clark County, Nevada. About 679,817 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is Henderson, NV in?
Henderson is in Clark County, Nevada. About 353,289 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What county is North Las Vegas, NV in?
North Las Vegas is in Clark County, Nevada. About 296,653 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
What power plants are in Clark County?
64 operating plants with 14,194 MW of capacity. The largest is Chuck Lenzie Generating Station (1,466 MW, natural gas).
How much new power is planned in Clark County?
4,230 MW across 17 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 440 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Noble Solar LLC.
Are there data centers in Clark County?
Yes. The SAVRN Data Center Map lists 28 data centers in Clark County.
Is Clark County adding jobs?
Employers counted 1,142,466 jobs in 2025 against 1,025,501 in 2019 (+11.4%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 69,744 to 78,643.
Does Clark County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Clark County. Nevada has 11 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.