Do you know your Carbon footprint?

Our daily activities generate CO₂ emissions, which impact the health of the environment. A Carbon footprint is the trace of this effect in terms of the quantity of greenhouse gases we produce (measured in units of carbon dioxide or CO₂).

Use Direct Energy's online carbon footprint calculator to measure your climate impact. The calculator will estimate how much carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases your choices create each year.*

Instructions for using the calculator:

1. Allow yourself 10-15 minutes to enter the data.
2. To get the most accurate results, gather your recent electric, gas, and/or oil bills so you can use real numbers for your household’s energy consumption.
3. After entering data, use the NEXT key to continue moving through the calculator.
4. The calculator is designed to give you a rough “ballpark” estimate of your emissions and the savings you may achieve from taking certain actions.

*The sources of our calculations for the emissions are based on a combination of metrics from the Energy Information Administration (US Dept.of Energy).