Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions in Delaware
Large facilities in Delaware reported 5.82 million t of direct greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 (20 emitting facilities), EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, with the 40 largest emitters and every county.
How much greenhouse gas do large facilities in Delaware emit?
| Year | Direct emissions | Reporting facilities |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.75 million t | 20 |
| 2011 | 6.87 million t | 25 |
| 2012 | 9.25 million t | 25 |
| 2013 | 8.29 million t | 25 |
| 2014 | 8.20 million t | 24 |
| 2015 | 8.09 million t | 23 |
| 2016 | 8.36 million t | 21 |
| 2017 | 7.07 million t | 21 |
| 2018 | 7.04 million t | 22 |
| 2019 | 5.95 million t | 20 |
| 2020 | 5.91 million t | 21 |
| 2021 | 6.06 million t | 22 |
| 2022 | 6.64 million t | 21 |
| 2023 | 5.82 million t | 20 |
Which 40 facilities in Delaware emitted the most greenhouse gas in 2023?
| Facility | Direct emissions (latest year) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware City Refinery Delaware City, DE · NAICS 324110 | 3.42 million t | 2023 |
| Hay Road Wilmington, DE · NAICS 221112 | 913,892 t | 2023 |
| Garrison Energy Center Dover, DE · NAICS 221112 | 322,457 t | 2023 |
| Air Products H2 SMR Plant at DCRC (Unit 37) Delaware City, DE · NAICS 325120 | 246,813 t | 2023 |
| DE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY CHERRY ISLAND Wilmington, DE · NAICS 562212 | 204,065 t | 2023 |
| Edge Moor Wilmington, DE · NAICS 221112 | 166,549 t | 2023 |
| Linde Inc. Delaware City, DE · NAICS 325120 | 121,190 t | 2023 |
| Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. Millsboro, DE · NAICS 311615 | 83,090 t | 2023 |
| Energy Center Dover Dover, DE · NAICS 221112 | 55,477 t | 2023 |
| DUPONT EXPERIMENTAL STATION Wilmington, DE · NAICS 541715 | 39,431 t | 2023 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE Newark, DE · NAICS 611310 | 37,843 t | 2023 |
| Indian River Dagsboro, DE · NAICS 221112 | 29,807 t | 2023 |
| Perdue Georgetown Processing Plant Georgetown, DE · NAICS 311615 | 29,057 t | 2023 |
| DE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY SOUTHERN Georgetown, DE · NAICS 562212 | 28,439 t | 2023 |
| Croda Inc New Castle, DE · NAICS 325613 | 25,940 t | 2023 |
| Colors and Effects USA LLC Newport, DE · NAICS 325130 | 24,078 t | 2023 |
| Delmarva Power & Light - Gas Delivery Wilmington, DE · NAICS 221210 | 22,510 t | 2023 |
| International N&H USA, Inc. Newark, DE · NAICS 325199 | 22,132 t | 2023 |
| DE SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY CENTRAL LANDFILL Felton, DE · NAICS 562212 | 16,728 t | 2023 |
| Warren F. Sam Beasley Pwr Station Smyrna, DE · NAICS 221112 | 11,047 t | 2023 |
How much greenhouse gas did large facilities emit in each county of Delaware in 2023?
New Castle County 5.24 million t · Kent County 405,710 t · Sussex County 170,393 t
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