utilities Calculator Scenario

Annual Household Carbon Footprint

The average US household produces 48 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent annually. Understanding your footprint is the first step to reducing it.

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Key Considerations

  • 1US average: 16 tons CO₂/person/year
  • 2Global average: 4 tons CO₂/person/year
  • 3Transportation: typically 25-30% of footprint
  • 4Home energy: typically 20-25% of footprint

Scenario Parameters

household Size
3
electricity Kwh
900
natural Gas Therms
50
car Miles Year
12000

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