Power plants in Louisiana emitted 763.1 lb CO₂e per MWh generated in 2023 (0.3461 kg/kWh), 1% cleaner than the US average, according to EPA's eGRID2023 state rate. Their generation was 16% carbon-free and 3% renewable. For GHG Protocol Scope 2 location-based reporting, use the eGRID subregion factor of each facility's ZIP (below), not the state rate: power flows across state lines within a subregion.

763.1

lb CO₂e / MWh (state)

0.3461

kg CO₂e / kWh

16%

Carbon-free

Renewable

eGRID Subregions in Louisiana

Louisiana's ZIP codes fall in 2 eGRID subregions. These are the Scope 2 factors; use the ZIP-level API to get the one for each facility.

Generation Mix

Generation by power plants in Louisiana, 2023 (EPA eGRID2023 state resource mix).

kWh to CO₂ Calculator - Louisiana

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Using the SRMV subregion factor (741.741 lb CO₂e/MWh = 0.3364 kg/kWh), which covers 69% of Louisiana's ZIP codes; for other parts of the state look up the ZIP. Source: EPA eGRID2023.

How to Use Louisiana'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 Louisiana are in different subregions - use the API to get the exact factor by ZIP code.

Other States Served by the Same Subregions (state rates)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louisiana's electricity emission factor?

For Scope 2 reporting, it depends on the ZIP: Louisiana's ZIP codes are in SRMV (741.741 lb CO₂e/MWh, 69% of ZIPs), SPSO (875.567 lb CO₂e/MWh, 31% of ZIPs). EPA's state rate for plants in Louisiana is 763.1 lb CO₂e/MWh, 1% cleaner than the US average.

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

Multiply the facility's annual kWh by the kg/kWh factor of its ZIP code's eGRID subregion to get kg CO₂e, and divide by 1,000 for metric tonnes. The emission factors API returns the factor for any ZIP.

How clean is Louisiana's electricity grid?

Power plants in Louisiana generated 16% carbon-free and 3% renewable electricity in 2023. At 763 lb CO₂e/MWh, the state rate is 1% cleaner than the US average of 770.9 lb/MWh.

Get exact emission factors by ZIP code

33,700+ ZIP codes · All 27 eGRID subregions · CO₂e, NOx, SO₂, generation mix

Read the API docs · Scope 2 calculation guide

Subregion	Name	lb CO₂e/MWh	kg/kWh	Carbon-free	Share of LA ZIPs
SRMV	SERC Mississippi Valley	741.741	0.3364	25.1%	69%
SPSO	SPP South	875.567	0.3972	36.74%	31%

Louisiana Electricity Emission Factor 2023