Kansas Electricity Emission Factor 2023

EPA eGRID2023 Rev2 · 2 eGRID subregions · Very Dirty

Kansas's electricity grid has a CO₂e emission factor of 1058.2 lb/MWh (0.4800 kg/kWh) - 37% dirtier than the US average. The grid is 43% carbon-free and 28% renewable. These are the official EPA eGRID2023 values used for GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based emissions reporting.

1058.2

lb CO₂e / MWh

0.4800

kg CO₂e / kWh

43%

Carbon-free

28%

Renewable

eGRID Subregions in Kansas

Kansas 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
SPNO	SPP North	867.74	0.3936	54.15%	Dirty
SRMW	SERC Midwest	1248.582	0.5663	31.6%	Very Dirty

Generation Mix

Wind39.7%

Nuclear14.0%

Natural Gas14.0%

Coal31.6%

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

Electricity cost in Kansas

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

Sector	$/kWh
Residential	$0.1578
Commercial	$0.1139
Industrial	$0.0821
All sectors	$0.1167

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 Southwest Power Pool (KS's balancing authority). Red = dirtiest, green = cleanest. Data: EIA-930 (~24h lag).

Hours in local standard time. Swing: 1.18× between cleanest (01:00 local) and dirtiest (04:00 local).

Read full guide on hourly grid carbon intensity →

Derived metrics for Kansas

Carbon cost of electricity: $401 per tonne CO₂e (residential rate ÷ grid intensity)
Annual per-capita CO₂e from electricity: 5,562 kg/yr (14.1k kWh × grid factor)
10,000 mi/yr EV emissions: 1181 kg CO₂e (at 0.30 kWh/mi)
Same miles in gas car: ~4,000 kg CO₂e (400 g/mi baseline)
EV vs gas savings: 70% cleaner
Grid trend 2018-2023: -25.9% (cleaner)

kWh to CO₂ Calculator - Kansas

Enter electricity consumption (kWh):

Using Kansas average: 1058.2 lb CO₂e/MWh = 0.4800 kg/kWh. Source: EPA eGRID2023.

How to Use Kansas'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 Kansas 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

Arkansas

955 lb/MWh

Illinois

1030 lb/MWh

Iowa

1088 lb/MWh

Missouri

990 lb/MWh

Nebraska

946 lb/MWh

Oklahoma

872 lb/MWh

Kansas

1058 lb/MWh

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kansas's electricity emission factor?

Kansas's EPA eGRID2023 electricity emission factor is 1058.2 lb CO₂e per MWh (0.4800 kg per kWh). This is 37% dirtier than the US national average.

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

Multiply the facility's annual kWh consumption by 0.4800 to get kg CO₂e. Divide by 1,000 for metric tonnes. For facilities spanning multiple Kansas subregions, use the emission factors API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

How clean is Kansas's electricity grid?

Kansas's grid is 43% carbon-free and 28% renewable. At 1058 lb CO₂e/MWh, it is 37% 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