Map shows wide variation in US power grid carbon intensity by state

A Canary Media analysis charts the carbon intensity of electricity across states, revealing significant regional differences in the cleanliness of the power supply.

First covered Sep 25, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article

Map shows wide variation in US power grid carbon intensity by state — Image via canarymedia.com

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1d Canary Media How dirty is the power generated in your state? — See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the Week” column . Have you ever gazed up at power lines and wondered how clean the electrons passing along them are?

More coverage from around the web

eia.gov Carbon intensity of U.S. power generation continues to fall but varies widely by state - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

asset-impact.gresb.com Asset Impact | Decarbonizing America’s power grid: Challenges and opportunities on the road to 2035

statista.com Power sector carbon intensity in the U.S. 2024, by state

ember-energy.org US Electricity 2025 - Special Report | Ember

apps.ecology.wa.gov December 2023 Page 1 Utility-Specific Carbon Intensity of Electricity

Appeared in: 2026-09-25 (#9) · 2026-09-26 (#12)

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