FAQs

Estimating Emissions and Emissions Reductions/ Emissions Factors and GWPs

• What are Global Warming Potentials (GWPs)?
• How are GWPs used for emission calculations?
• What does carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent mean?
• Where can I find a list of GWPs to be used for my 1605(b) report?
• What is the difference between emission factor and emission coefficient?
• How do I account for transmission and distribution losses on imported electricity?
• Can I use specific emissions factors provided by electricity suppliers instead of regional emissions factors to calculate emissions for purchased electricity?