Emission Factor

Electricity supplied from grid

0.0285kgCO2e/kWh

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Emission factor summary

Emission intensity of grid mix as reported. Published in Canada 2023 National Inventory Report (NIR). Includes generation factor.

PropertyValue
NameElectricity supplied from grid
SectorEnergy
CategoryElectricity
SourceUNFCCC
Source DatasetNational Inventory Report
Region
Unit Type
Year
2021
Year Released
2023
Emission Factor
  • CO2e0.02848kg/kWh
  • CO20.028 kg/kWh
  • CH40.000007 kg/kWh
  • N2O0.000001 kg/kWh
LCA Activity
electricity_generation
CO2e Calculation Origin
Climatiq
CO2e Calculation Method
AR6
Supported CO2e Calculation Method
AR4, AR5, AR6
Data Versioning
  • Status: Replaced
  • Replaced in: 7Version log
  • Replaced by: 9e55e357-401e-4ed6-a901-bcfc5f07fed2

API Reference

Activity ID
electricity-supply_grid-source_supplier_mix
UUID
ec59605b-5f37-4d85-a865-47b77191a2ee
Code Snippet
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