Written By: David Cosseboom | Updated On: March 12th, 2025
Calculate Your Carbon Footprint From Electricity Usage
Step 1: Select Your State
Step 2: How Big is Your House?
2300 sq ftStep 3: How Many People Are in Your Household?
Your Estimated Annual Emissions
Whether you’re curious about your carbon footprint or looking for ways to reduce your homes emissions, this calculator is here to help you understand your impact. By factoring in your location, home size, and household size, we can calculate personalized estimates of your carbon dioxide (CO₂), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), and nitrogen oxide (NOₓ) emissions from the electricity generation required to power your home. We’ve even factored in your state’s climate to make the results as accurate as possible!
How It Works
Calculate your emissions in just three easy steps:
- Select Your State: Start by choosing your state from the dropdown menu. This helps us tailor the results to your area’s energy mix and climate.
- Choose Your Home Size: Use the slider to tell us the size of your home in square feet. This helps us estimate your electricity usage.
- Number of People: Let us know how many people live in your household. We’ll divide the emissions fairly to give you a per-person estimate.
Once you’ve filled in these details, we can calculate your estimated emissions and show you the results. You’ll see how much CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ your household generates annually from electricity use.
Why Climate Matters
Did you know that your state’s climate plays a big role in your energy usage? In colder states, heating your home can significantly increase electricity consumption, while in warmer states, air conditioning is often the biggest energy drain. That’s why we’ve incorporated Heating Degree Days (HDD) and Cooling Degree Days (CDD) into our calculations. These metrics help us adjust your electricity usage based on how much heating or cooling your home likely needs throughout the year. It’s just one more way we’re making this tool as accurate and helpful as possible.
Learn More About Emissions in Your State
- Select Your State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Washington, D.C.
What You Can Do Next
Understanding your emissions is the first step toward making a positive change. If you’re looking to reduce your carbon footprint and ultimately your environmental impact, here are a few ideas:
- Switch to Renewable Energy: Consider solar panels or choose a green energy provider.
- Improve Home Efficiency: Upgrade to energy-efficient appliances, seal windows and doors, and use a programmable thermostat.
- Reduce Energy Use: Turn off lights when not in use, unplug devices, and use energy-saving settings on your electronics.
We hope this tool empowers you to make informed decisions about your energy use. Remember, even small changes can add up to a big difference for our planet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a carbon footprint?
How can I reduce my carbon footprint?
– Using energy-efficient appliances and renewable energy sources
– Driving less or using fuel-efficient vehicles
– Reducing meat consumption and food waste
– Recycling and minimizing waste
– Supporting sustainable and eco-friendly businesses
About the Author
David has been an integral part of some of the biggest utility sites on the internet, including InMyArea.com, HighSpeedInternet.com, BroadbandNow.com, and U.S. News. He brings over 15 years of experience writing about, compiling and analyzing utility data.