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Emissions Estimation Tools

Tools for estimating greenhouse gas emissions.

 

You can use these tools to help you identify and reduce your carbon emissions footprint.

 

For some examples of how effective relatively modest changes can be, see the Half Program ...

 

Pollution and Emissions Calculators
BP Carbon Calculator

http://www.bp.com/iframe.do?categoryId=9005522&contentId=7011382

 

 

A very simple and interactive calculator from BP to estimate your "Carbon Footprint".  It also provides quick, interactive ways to see how much you can reduce your Carbon output.
Infinite Power

www.infinitepower.org/calculators.htm

 

The best and most flexible of the carbon calculators I have run across.  Covers all the common fuels and all the common energy uses (transportation, heating, appliances, ...).  Lots of other good renewable energy information on this site.
How clean is the electricity you use?

eGrid Calculator:
http://www.epa.gov/...

eGrid Database:
http://www.epa.gov/ ...

 

EPA power profiler provides CO2 and other emissions per KWH of electricity generation in your area.

The eGrid database download provides tabular information that details emissions by location.
Gas Mileage Impact Calculator
HybridCars.com

http://www.hybridcars.com/calculator/

A nice calculator to compare conventional cars to hybrids.  Give gasoline savings, and green house gas emissions reduction.

Sample: Ford Explorer to Toyota Prius

 

 

 


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