Connecticut Electricity Emission Factor 2023

EPA eGRID2023 Rev2 · NEWE subregion · Clean

Connecticut's electricity grid has a CO2e emission factor of 543.2 lb/MWh (0.2464 kg/kWh) - 30% cleaner than the US average. The grid is 42% carbon-free and 19% renewable. These are the official EPA eGRID2023 values used for GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting.

543.2
lb CO2e / MWh
0.2464
kg CO2e / kWh
42%
Carbon-free
19%
Renewable

eGRID Subregion: NEWE

Connecticut is entirely within the NEWE (New England) eGRID subregion.

Generation Mix

Solar3.6%
Wind3.4%
Nuclear22.6%
Hydro8.0%
Natural Gas55.8%
Biomass4.3%
Other Fossil1.6%

Electricity cost in Connecticut

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

Sector$/kWh
Residential$0.3224
Commercial$0.2356
Industrial$0.1793
All sectors$0.2678

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 ISO New England (CT's balancing authority). Red = dirtiest, green = cleanest. Data: EIA-930 (~24h lag).

Hours in local standard time. Swing: 1.22× between cleanest (10:00 local) and dirtiest (21:00 local).

Read full guide on hourly grid carbon intensity →

Derived metrics for Connecticut

kWh to CO2 Calculator - Connecticut

Using Connecticut average: 543.2 lb CO2e/MWh = 0.2464 kg/kWh. Source: EPA eGRID2023.

How to Use Connecticut'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. All Connecticut facilities use the NEWE factor: 543.178 lb CO2e/MWh.

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

Compare with Other States

Maine
543 lb/MWh
Massachusetts
543 lb/MWh
New Hampshire
543 lb/MWh
Rhode Island
543 lb/MWh
Vermont
393 lb/MWh
Connecticut
543 lb/MWh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Connecticut's electricity emission factor?

Connecticut's EPA eGRID2023 electricity emission factor is 543.2 lb CO2e per MWh (0.2464 kg per kWh). This is 30% cleaner than the US national average.

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

Multiply the facility's annual kWh consumption by 0.2464 to get kg CO2e. Divide by 1,000 for metric tonnes. For facilities spanning multiple Connecticut subregions, use the emission factors API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

How clean is Connecticut's electricity grid?

Connecticut's grid is 42% carbon-free and 19% renewable. At 543 lb CO2e/MWh, it is 30% cleaner 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