Your Carbon Footprint
lbs
Select your state and the kinds of energy you
use to heat and cool your home to begin.
Most Americans use Electricity and Natural Gas,
but you can add Propane and Heating Oil to your carbon
footprint.
Sources:
US Energy Information Administration
US Census Data
US states publish carbon emissions and
household consumption data from electricity.
Your state average for 2005 is shown here.
If you have your bill handy, you can use
a more accurate calculation.
Sources:
US Energy Information Administration
You have your bill handy, so you have chosen to
make your emissions calculation more accurate.
Use either one average month, or your use for the whole year.
If you participate in a "Green Power" or "Renewable Energy"
program, put the % of electricity you source this way here.
You have selected to provide more
accurate data directly from your energy bill.
Emissions factors are drawn from:
US EPA
15% of US households use Propane for heating.
Most propane is used in rural areas.
Source: US EPA
Heating oil has the same carbon footprint as diesel.
Enter the number of gallons you purchase, not the
amount in your tank.
Source: US EPA
This calculation is based on data from the
Passenger Shipping Association and Carnival Cruise Lines
Keeping track of your energy use is a great way
to manage your carbon footprint. These devices, available
from our Low Carbon Store, are a great way to monitor
your emissions in realtime.