Patten Energy Solutions Group Inc (PTTN)

[Las Vegas]

Nevada Sen. Harry Reid is a big advocate of clean energy and hosts a National Clean Energy Summit every August in Las Vegas; Musk spoke at the summit in 2012. And Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has met with executives from Tesla to make the state's case to be the site of the Gigafactory.

"Tesla is an exceptional company, and we are honored to be included in their list of finalists," said Steve Hill, director of Sandoval's Office of Economic Development. "Our office has been working with the regional development authorities and local governments to highlight what Nevada offers: a skilled workforce, responsive workforce development and training programs, exceptional quality of life, great schools, low operating costs, and a commitment from the state of Nevada to provide the climate necessary for innovative businesses to thrive."