Alabama Electricity Emission Factor 2023

EPA eGRID2023 Rev2 · 2 eGRID subregions · Dirty

Alabama's electricity grid has a CO₂e emission factor of 874.7 lb/MWh (0.3967 kg/kWh) - 13% dirtier than the US average. The grid is 36% carbon-free and 9% renewable. These are the official EPA eGRID2023 values used for GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting.

874.7

lb CO₂e / MWh

0.3967

kg CO₂e / kWh

36%

Carbon-free

Renewable

eGRID Subregions in Alabama

Alabama spans 2 eGRID subregions. Use the ZIP-level API to get the exact factor for each facility.

Subregion	Name	lb CO₂e/MWh	kg/kWh	Carbon-free	Rating
SRSO	SERC South	846.007	0.3837	29.9%	Dirty
SRTV	SERC Tennessee Valley	903.306	0.4097	41.9%	Dirty

Generation Mix

Solar3.6%

Nuclear20.4%

Hydro2.4%

Natural Gas55.4%

Coal14.5%

Biomass3.6%

Generation mix shown for SRSO (primary subregion). See subregion pages for full breakdowns.

Electricity cost in Alabama

Latest monthly state-level average rate (EIA Form 861, 2026-04):

Sector	$/kWh
Residential	$0.1741
Commercial	$0.1444
Industrial	$0.0784
All sectors	$0.1263

State-level averages, not utility-specific tariffs. For exact pricing, check your utility's published rate schedule.

24-hour grid carbon profile

Average hourly CO₂e intensity across the last 7 days from Southern Company (AL's balancing authority). Red = dirtiest, green = cleanest. Data: EIA-930 (~24h lag).

Hours in local standard time. Swing: 1.33× between cleanest (07:00 local) and dirtiest (02:00 local).

Read full guide on hourly grid carbon intensity →

Derived metrics for Alabama

Carbon cost of electricity: $454 per tonne CO₂e (residential rate ÷ grid intensity)
Annual per-capita CO₂e from electricity: 5,825 kg/yr (15.2k kWh × grid factor)
10,000 mi/yr EV emissions: 1151 kg CO₂e (at 0.30 kWh/mi)
Same miles in gas car: ~4,000 kg CO₂e (400 g/mi baseline)
EV vs gas savings: 71% cleaner
Grid trend 2018-2023: -18.1% (cleaner)

kWh to CO₂ Calculator - Alabama

Enter electricity consumption (kWh):

Using Alabama average: 874.7 lb CO₂e/MWh = 0.3967 kg/kWh. Source: EPA eGRID2023.

How to Use Alabama's Emission Factor for Scope 2 Reporting

For GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting, multiply each facility's electricity consumption by the emission factor for its ZIP code's eGRID subregion. Facilities in different parts of Alabama may be in different subregions - use the API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

curl "https://emission-factors.com/api/lookup?zip=YOUR_ZIP"

Compare with Other States

Georgia

782 lb/MWh

Kentucky

910 lb/MWh

Mississippi

842 lb/MWh

North Carolina

782 lb/MWh

South Carolina

721 lb/MWh

Tennessee

903 lb/MWh

Alabama

875 lb/MWh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alabama's electricity emission factor?

Alabama's EPA eGRID2023 electricity emission factor is 874.7 lb CO₂e per MWh (0.3967 kg per kWh). This is 13% dirtier than the US national average.

How do I calculate Scope 2 emissions for a Alabama facility?

Multiply the facility's annual kWh consumption by 0.3967 to get kg CO₂e. Divide by 1,000 for metric tonnes. For facilities spanning multiple Alabama subregions, use the emission factors API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

How clean is Alabama's electricity grid?

Alabama's grid is 36% carbon-free and 9% renewable. At 875 lb CO₂e/MWh, it is 13% dirtier than the US average of 770.9 lb/MWh.

Get exact emission factors by ZIP code

33,616 ZIP codes · All 27 eGRID subregions · CO₂e, NOx, SO₂, generation mix

Read the API docs · Scope 2 calculation guide