Electricity Carbon Footprint Calculator
Calculate the carbon emissions of your electricity consumption.
kWh
kg/kWh
Result
105 kg CO₂
Carbon footprint: 105 kg CO₂
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Step-by-step solution
What Is an Electricity Carbon Footprint?
An electricity carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide released during the generation of the electricity you consume. It depends on consumption and the grid's emission factor.
How is it calculated?
How Is It Calculated?
CO₂ = consumption (kWh) × emission factor
- Enter your monthly electricity consumption (kWh).
- It is multiplied by the grid emission factor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does renewable energy lower the factor?
Yes; in a grid dominated by solar and wind, the emission factor and therefore the carbon footprint decrease.