Emissions & Carbon Cost Compare
Generator versus grid CO2 for the same energy, with the extra emissions priced at an editable social cost.
Result
Cost of the extra carbon
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Extra CO2 in short tons
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Generator CO2 per year
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Generator fuel plus carbon
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Grid CO2 for the same energy
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Grid cost for the same energy
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Formula
Calculation logicWhat to check
- Grid emission factor for your balancing authority
- Whether the organization uses an internal carbon price
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