U.S. electric power industry emissions - Statistics & facts
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- Electric power sector share of U.S. GHG emissions
- 25%

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Breakdown of GHG emissions in the U.S. 2020, by sector
- Emissions from electricity generation in the U.S.
- 1.57 GtCO2

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Global electricity generation emissions 2021, by country
- U.S. State with highest electric power emissions
- Texas

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Electric power industry CO2 emissions in the United States 2020, by select state
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- Premium Statistic Global electricity generation emissions 2021, by country
- Premium Statistic Global power sector emissions intensity 2021, by select country
- Basic Statistic Electricity generation in the U.S. 1990-2021, by fuel
- Basic Statistic Breakdown of GHG emissions in the U.S. 2020, by sector
- Premium Statistic Average greenhouse gas emissions per reporter in the U.S. 2021, by sector
Overview
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Global electricity generation emissions 2021, by country
Global electricity generation emissions 2021, by country
Emissions from electricity generation worldwide in 2021, by country (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide)
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Global power sector emissions intensity 2021, by select country
Global power sector emissions intensity 2021, by select country
Electricity generation emission intensity in selected countries worldwide in 2021 (in grams of carbon dioxide per kilowatt hour)
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Electricity generation in the U.S. 1990-2021, by fuel
Electricity generation in the U.S. 1990-2021, by fuel
Net electricity generation in the United States from 1990 to 2021, by energy source (in terawatt hours)
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Breakdown of GHG emissions in the U.S. 2020, by sector
Breakdown of GHG emissions in the U.S. 2020, by sector
Distribution of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2020, by economic sector*
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Average greenhouse gas emissions per reporter in the U.S. 2021, by sector
Average greenhouse gas emissions per reporter in the U.S. 2021, by sector
Average greenhouse gas emissions per reporter in the United States in 2021, by sector (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
Greenhouse gas emissions
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- Basic Statistic Electricity generation greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. 1990-2020
- Basic Statistic Breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation in the U.S. 2020
- Premium Statistic CO2 emissions from electric power in the United States 1975-2021
- Premium Statistic CO2 emissions from electric power in the United States 1975-2021, by fuel type
- Basic Statistic Power sector CO2 emissions in the U.S. 2018-2022, by month
- Premium Statistic Carbon intensity of the U.S. power sector 2001-2021
Greenhouse gas emissions
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Electricity generation greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. 1990-2020
Electricity generation greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. 1990-2020
Greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation in the United States from 1990 to 2020 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent)
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Breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation in the U.S. 2020
Breakdown of greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation in the U.S. 2020
Distribution of greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation in the United States in 2020, by category
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CO2 emissions from electric power in the United States 1975-2021
CO2 emissions from electric power in the United States 1975-2021
Electric power-related carbon dioxide emissions in the United States from 1975 to 2021 (in million metric tons of carbon dioxide)
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CO2 emissions from electric power in the United States 1975-2021, by fuel type
CO2 emissions from electric power in the United States 1975-2021, by fuel type
Electric power-related carbon dioxide emissions in the United States from 1975 to 2021, by fuel type (in million metric tons)
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Power sector CO2 emissions in the U.S. 2018-2022, by month
Power sector CO2 emissions in the U.S. 2018-2022, by month
Monthly carbon dioxide emissions from the electric power sector in the United States from 2018 to 2022 (in million metric tons)
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Carbon intensity of the U.S. power sector 2001-2021
Carbon intensity of the U.S. power sector 2001-2021
Annual power sector carbon intensity in the United States from 2001 to 2021 (in pounds of CO2 per megawatt hour)
U.S. state emissions
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- Premium Statistic Electric power industry CO2 emissions in the United States 2020, by select state
- Premium Statistic Electric power industry CO2 emissions in the United States 1990-2020, by select state
- Premium Statistic Electric power industry CO2 emissions change in the U.S. 1990-2020, by select state
- Premium Statistic Electric power industry CO2 emissions in selected U.S. states 2020, by fuel type
- Premium Statistic Power sector carbon intensity in the U.S. 2021, by state
U.S. state emissions
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Electric power industry CO2 emissions in the United States 2020, by select state
Electric power industry CO2 emissions in the United States 2020, by select state
Electric power industry carbon dioxide emissions in the United States in 2020, by selected state (in million metric tons)
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Electric power industry CO2 emissions in the United States 1990-2020, by select state
Electric power industry CO2 emissions in the United States 1990-2020, by select state
Electric power industry carbon dioxide emissions in the United States from 1990 to 2020, by selected state (in million metric tons)
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Electric power industry CO2 emissions change in the U.S. 1990-2020, by select state
Electric power industry CO2 emissions change in the U.S. 1990-2020, by select state
Percent change in electric power industry carbon dioxide emissions in select states in the United States in 2020, relative to 1990
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Electric power industry CO2 emissions in selected U.S. states 2020, by fuel type
Electric power industry CO2 emissions in selected U.S. states 2020, by fuel type
Electric power industry carbon dioxide emissions in the United States in 2020, by selected state and fuel type (in million metric tons)
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Power sector carbon intensity in the U.S. 2021, by state
Power sector carbon intensity in the U.S. 2021, by state
Power sector carbon intensity in the United States in 2021, by state* (in pounds of CO2 per megawatt hour)
Air pollutants
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- Premium Statistic Electric utility PM2.5 emissions in the U.S. 2000-2021
- Premium Statistic PM10 emissions from electric utilities in the U.S. 2000-2021
- Premium Statistic SO2 emissions from electric utilities in the U.S. 1970-2021
- Premium Statistic NOx emissions from electric utilities in the U.S. 1970-2021
Air pollutants
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Electric utility PM2.5 emissions in the U.S. 2000-2021
Electric utility PM2.5 emissions in the U.S. 2000-2021
Annual PM2.5 emissions from electric utilities in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in 1,000 tons)
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PM10 emissions from electric utilities in the U.S. 2000-2021
PM10 emissions from electric utilities in the U.S. 2000-2021
Annual PM10 emissions from electric utilities in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in 1,000 tons)
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SO2 emissions from electric utilities in the U.S. 1970-2021
SO2 emissions from electric utilities in the U.S. 1970-2021
Annual sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from electric utilities in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in 1,000 tons)
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NOx emissions from electric utilities in the U.S. 1970-2021
NOx emissions from electric utilities in the U.S. 1970-2021
Annual nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from electric utilities in the United States from 2000 to 2021 (in 1,000 tons)
Companies
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- Premium Statistic CO₂ emissions from top power producers in the U.S. 2019-2020
- Premium Statistic CO₂ emissions from top power producers in the U.S. 2020, by fuel source
- Premium Statistic CO2 emission rate of leading power producers in the United States 2019
- Premium Statistic CO2 emissions from the most polluting power plants in the U.S. 2019-2021
- Premium Statistic Power plant nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the U.S. 2019-2021, by facility
- Premium Statistic Power plant sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions in the U.S. 2019-2021, by facility
- Premium Statistic Power plant mercury emissions in the U.S. 2019-2021, by facility
Companies
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CO₂ emissions from top power producers in the U.S. 2019-2020
CO₂ emissions from top power producers in the U.S. 2019-2020
Carbon dioxide emissions from leading electric power producers in the United States in 2019 and 2020 (in million short tons)
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CO₂ emissions from top power producers in the U.S. 2020, by fuel source
CO₂ emissions from top power producers in the U.S. 2020, by fuel source
Carbon dioxide emissions from leading electric power producers in the United States in 2020, by fuel source (in million tons)
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CO2 emission rate of leading power producers in the United States 2019
CO2 emission rate of leading power producers in the United States 2019
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emission rate of leading privately/investor owned power producers in the United States in 2019 (in pounds per megawatt hour)*
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CO2 emissions from the most polluting power plants in the U.S. 2019-2021
CO2 emissions from the most polluting power plants in the U.S. 2019-2021
Carbon dioxide emissions from the most polluting power plants in the United States from 2019 to 2021 (in million tons)
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Power plant nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the U.S. 2019-2021, by facility
Power plant nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the U.S. 2019-2021, by facility
Largest nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from power plants in the United States from 2019 to 2021 (in tons)
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Power plant sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions in the U.S. 2019-2021, by facility
Power plant sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions in the U.S. 2019-2021, by facility
Largest sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions from power plants in the United States from 2019 to 2021 (in tons)
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Power plant mercury emissions in the U.S. 2019-2021, by facility
Power plant mercury emissions in the U.S. 2019-2021, by facility
Largest mercury (Hg) emissions from power plants in the United States from 2019 to 2021 (in pounds)
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