This emission source captures the emissions resulting from electricity consumed by a company's operations. This could be lights, machinery, computers, or any other electric-powered tools or devices. Every business, from tech startups in coworking spaces to large industrial factories, will have some form of electricity-related emissions. However, companies with energy-intensive operations, such as data centers, will find this to be a major source.
Where to find the data?
Your monthly or yearly electricity bills have details on your consumption. Meter readings or digital usage reports from your electricity provider can also be sources of data about your electricity usage.
A sample electricity bill could look like the following:
Data format template
For each electricity data entry the following information is needed:
Consumption amount
Consumption unit. Only energy units are allowed: kWh (Kilowatt-hour), MWh (Megawatt-hour), MJ (Megajoule), GJ (Gigajoule), TJ (Terajoule)
Emission factor (optional)
Import data via file
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Another option to import electricity data is via bulk data import. You can upload your export from ERP, utility management, or any other system or fill out this template for electricity emissions.
Template structure:
Column Name | Description | Example |
Location | Name of a location as defined on the company page | "San Francisco Office" |
Start Date | Start date of the activity in MM/DD/YYYY format | 01/01/2023 |
End Date | End date of the activity in MM/DD/YYYY format | 12/31/2023 |
Consumption Unit | The unit of measurement for electricity consumption | kWh |
Consumption Amount | The total amount of electricity consumed during the activity period | 75000 |
Share of Renewable (optional) | Percentage of consumption that was sourced from renewable energy | 40 |
Supplier Name (optional) | Name of the electricity supplier or service provider | "Green Energy Utilities Co." |
Notes (optional) | Any additional notes relevant to the district heating consumption record | "No significant changes from 2022" |