Environmental Benefits Calculator

Discover the impact that your NC GreenPower participation can have on North Carolina's environment. This calculator is designed to demonstrate the reduction in emissions that can result from electricity being produced from renewable energy sources rather than traditional fossil fuels, and the positive environmental impact of mitigating greenhouse gases.

Please enter the number of 100 kWh blocks of Renewable Energy that you are considering purchasing per month. The average single-family home in North Carolina consumes 1200kWh (12 blocks) per month of electricity.
block(s)

Please enter the number of 1,000 lb* blocks of Carbon Offset that you are considering purchasing per month. The average mid-sized vehicle emits up to 1,000 pounds (1 block) of carbon dioxide per month.
block(s)

*Increase from 500 pounds as of August 1, 2011 due to market changes

Renewable Energy Results
Annually, this contribution will result in the generation of blocks of renewable energy produced by a certified NC GreenPower generator located in the state of North Carolina. This green energy purchase will provide the following environmental benefits:

Renewable Energy Contribution:   kWh
Equivalent traditional electricity usage:   days*
Coal not consumed:   pounds
Trees planted:  

*The average single family home in North Carolina uses approximately 40 kWh of electricity per day.

Carbon Offset Results
Annually, this contribution will result in the mitigation of blocks of carbon offset produced by a certified NC GreenPower mitigator located in the southeast regional area (NC/SC/VA). This carbon offset purchase will provide the following environmental benefits:

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) offset:   pounds
Miles not driven (based on mid-sized sedan):  
Equivalent days not driven:  
Trees planted: