Carbon Footprint Calculator
Estimate your household's annual CO₂ emissions across electricity, gas, transportation, and waste. Uses EPA eGRID state-level grid intensity.
Backed by EIA data~2 min
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Annual Carbon Footprint
12.6 metric tons CO₂e
21% below US average
Breakdown
Electricity3.9 t · 31%
Natural Gas3.2 t · 25%
Vehicle 14.1 t · 32%
Waste1.4 t · 11%
You vs. Averages
| Metric | You | US Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Total footprint(CO₂e/yr) | 12.6 t | 16.0 t |
| Per person(CO₂e/yr) | 6.3 t | 8.0 t |
| Electricity share | 31% | 31% |
| Transport share | 32% | 29% |
Top reduction opportunities
- Go solar: Could eliminate 3.2 t/yr —Check solar ROI
- Switch to EV: Could reduce transport emissions by 50-70% —Compare costs
- Heat pump: Could replace gas heating, cutting 60-80% of heating emissions —Estimate savings
- Weatherize: Air sealing and insulation can reduce heating/cooling 20-30%.
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