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How to calculate Scope 2 emissions from electricity

Step-by-step with formula, worked 5-facility example, and Python/JavaScript code. GHG Protocol compliant.

kWh to CO₂ calculator by ZIP code

Interactive calculator using your local grid emission factor instead of the national average. Shows 6x variation across US regions.

All 27 eGRID subregion emission factors

Complete reference table - CO₂e, carbon-free %, renewable %, generation mix for every US subregion. EPA eGRID2023 Rev 2.

EPA emission factors API: complete guide for 2026

What APIs the EPA actually offers (none), what doesn't, and the practical options for accessing eGRID, AP-42, WebFIRE, and CHIEF data programmatically.

EPA WebFIRE alternative: programmatic access to EPA emission factor data

WebFIRE has no API. Honest map of the alternatives for accessing EPA emission factors via API in 2026.

Hourly grid carbon intensity by ZIP code

Free hourly US grid carbon intensity from EIA-930. Working code for demand response backtesting, EV charging optimization, and time-weighted Scope 2. Real week-averaged data comparing CA (11× intra-day swing), TX (1.6×), and NY (flat at 1.1×).

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