Carbon intensity of the U.S. power sector 2001-2024

Published by Ian Tiseo, Apr 28, 2025

The carbon intensity of the U.S. power sector was 738 pounds of carbon dioxide per megawatt hour of electricity (lb/CO₂/MWh) in 2024. This was a reduction of 47 percent when compared to 2005 levels. The state of West Virginia had the highest power sector carbon intensity in the U.S. in 2024.

Annual power sector carbon intensity in the United States from 2001 to 2024 (in pounds of CO₂ per megawatt hour)

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Statistic: Annual power sector carbon intensity in the United States from 2001 to 2024 (in pounds of CO₂ per megawatt hour)

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2001 to 2023

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