Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions in Rhode Island
Large facilities in Rhode Island reported 4.24 million t of direct greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 (11 emitting facilities), EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, with the 40 largest emitters and every county.
How much greenhouse gas do large facilities in Rhode Island emit?
| Year | Direct emissions | Reporting facilities |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.64 million t | 12 |
| 2011 | 4.09 million t | 13 |
| 2012 | 4.01 million t | 13 |
| 2013 | 3.03 million t | 13 |
| 2014 | 2.99 million t | 13 |
| 2015 | 3.30 million t | 12 |
| 2016 | 3.03 million t | 11 |
| 2017 | 3.39 million t | 11 |
| 2018 | 3.68 million t | 11 |
| 2019 | 3.36 million t | 11 |
| 2020 | 3.63 million t | 11 |
| 2021 | 3.83 million t | 11 |
| 2022 | 3.16 million t | 11 |
| 2023 | 4.24 million t | 11 |
Which 40 facilities in Rhode Island emitted the most greenhouse gas in 2023?
| Facility | Direct emissions (latest year) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island State Energy Center Johnston, RI · NAICS 221112 | 1.36 million t | 2023 |
| Manchester Street Providence, RI · NAICS 221112 | 815,758 t | 2023 |
| Tiverton Power Tiverton, RI · NAICS 221112 | 630,574 t | 2023 |
| Ocean State Power Harrisville, RI · NAICS 221112 | 583,169 t | 2023 |
| Ocean State Power II Harrisville, RI · NAICS 221112 | 489,534 t | 2023 |
| THE NARRAGANSETT ELECTRIC COMPANY Providence, RI · NAICS 221210 | 121,361 t | 2023 |
| TORAY PLASTICS (AMERICA), INC. North Kingstown, RI · NAICS 326112 | 95,864 t | 2023 |
| Burrillville Pascoag, RI · NAICS 486210 | 61,368 t | 2023 |
| R I HOSPITAL Providence, RI · NAICS 622110 | 48,577 t | 2023 |
| BROWN UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS Providence, RI · NAICS 611310 | 24,994 t | 2023 |
| RHODE ISLAND Resource Recovery Corporation Johnston, RI · NAICS 562212 | 5,354 t | 2023 |
How much greenhouse gas did large facilities emit in each county of Rhode Island in 2023?
Providence County 3.51 million t · Newport County 630,574 t · Washington County 95,864 t
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