Home Energy Efficiency Calculator
Home Energy Efficiency Calculator
How This Calculator Works
This Home Energy Efficiency Calculator allows you to estimate the carbon emissions resulting from your household energy consumption. By entering your monthly electricity and gas usage, you can see how much CO2 your home generates.
Benefits of Using This Calculator
- Awareness: Gain insight into your household's carbon footprint based on energy consumption.
- Comparison: Compare your energy usage with average energy consumption to see where you stand.
- Motivation: Identify opportunities for energy savings and reductions in carbon emissions.
- Informed Decisions: Make better choices about energy use, whether it's switching to renewable sources or improving energy efficiency in your home.
Details of the Calculator
The calculator uses average carbon emissions factors for electricity and gas:
- Electricity: On average, using 1 kWh of electricity results in approximately 0.309 kg of CO2 emissions.
- Gas: Using 1 kWh of natural gas generates about 0.203 kg of CO2 emissions.
By entering your monthly energy consumption, you can better understand your impact on the environment and take steps towards a more sustainable lifestyle.