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 ... |
Page directory:
Pollution and Emissions Calculators...
Emissions Associated with Common Materials and Processes...
Pollution and Emissions Calculators | |
BP Carbon Calculator http://www.bp.com/iframe.do?categoryId=9005522&contentId=7011382
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Carbon emissions from transportation, electricity use, NG and oil use...
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How clean is the electricity you use?
eGrid Calculator: eGrid Database:
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![]() The eGrid database download provides tabular information that details emissions by location. |
Gas Mileage Impact Calculator HybridCars.com |
![]() Sample: Ford Explorer to Toyota Prius |
Emissions Associated with the Production of Common
Materials and Products The energy that goes into the construction of a new home (or anything new) is called embodied energy. This can be a significant fraction of the total energy the home will use over its full life, so decisions on what kinds of materials and construction to use can be important if they differ significantly in embodied energy. Some sources that might help with these decisions listed below. Building for a long life helps to spread the embodied energy over a longer period of time. |
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CO2List.org Extensive list of CO2 emissions for production of many materials and products... |
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Canadian Architect www.canadianarchitect.com/... (embodied) www.canadianarchitect.com/.. (operating energy)
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![]() And, the relative importance of operating energy. |
Energy Usage Statistics | |
EIA
www.eia.doe.gov |
The Energy Information Administration publishes emissions and energy use
data for the US each year. |
Energy Use for Various Modes of Transportation | |
Fly or Drive Calculator... |
Takes into account car, hotels, airport parking, ... pretty detailed.
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Energy Efficiency of Different
Modes of Transportation http://www.strickland.ca/efficiency.html
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Very extensive list of the fuel efficiency of many modes of transportation
-- cars, buses, airplanes, ships, ... Compare traveling on the Queen Mary to a scooter to a train and many more. |