Power plants in North Dakota emitted 1297.9 lb CO₂e per MWh generated in 2023 (0.5887 kg/kWh), 68% dirtier than the US average, according to EPA's eGRID2023 state rate. Their generation was 39% carbon-free and 39% 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.

1297.9

lb CO₂e / MWh (state)

0.5887

kg CO₂e / kWh

39%

Carbon-free

39%

Renewable

eGRID Subregions in North Dakota

North Dakota'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 North Dakota, 2023 (EPA eGRID2023 state resource mix).

kWh to CO₂ Calculator - North Dakota

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Using the MROW subregion factor (926.552 lb CO₂e/MWh = 0.4203 kg/kWh), which covers 99% of North Dakota's ZIP codes; for other parts of the state look up the ZIP. Source: EPA eGRID2023.

How to Use North Dakota'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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota's electricity emission factor?

For Scope 2 reporting, it depends on the ZIP: North Dakota's ZIP codes are in MROW (926.552 lb CO₂e/MWh, 99% of ZIPs), NWPP (635.267 lb CO₂e/MWh, 1% of ZIPs). EPA's state rate for plants in North Dakota is 1297.9 lb CO₂e/MWh, 68% dirtier than the US average.

How do I calculate Scope 2 emissions for a North Dakota 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 North Dakota's electricity grid?

Power plants in North Dakota generated 39% carbon-free and 39% renewable electricity in 2023. At 1298 lb CO₂e/MWh, the state rate is 68% dirtier 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 ND ZIPs
MROW	MRO West	926.552	0.4203	51.34%	99%
NWPP	WECC Northwest	635.267	0.2882	58.25%	1%

North Dakota Electricity Emission Factor 2023