Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions in Washington
Large facilities in Washington reported 24.42 million t of direct greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 (105 emitting facilities), EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, with the 40 largest emitters and every county.
How much greenhouse gas do large facilities in Washington emit?
| Year | Direct emissions | Reporting facilities |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 25.80 million t | 76 |
| 2011 | 20.79 million t | 90 |
| 2012 | 19.19 million t | 96 |
| 2013 | 25.37 million t | 97 |
| 2014 | 25.05 million t | 96 |
| 2015 | 23.83 million t | 95 |
| 2016 | 22.65 million t | 97 |
| 2017 | 23.12 million t | 98 |
| 2018 | 23.05 million t | 102 |
| 2019 | 27.41 million t | 104 |
| 2020 | 23.36 million t | 98 |
| 2021 | 22.04 million t | 100 |
| 2022 | 21.88 million t | 101 |
| 2023 | 24.42 million t | 105 |
Which 40 facilities in Washington emitted the most greenhouse gas in 2023?
How much greenhouse gas did large facilities emit in each county of Washington in 2023?
Lewis County 5.57 million t · Whatcom County 5.04 million t · Skagit County 3.94 million t · Cowlitz County 1.85 million t · Grays Harbor County 1.40 million t · Pierce County 1.40 million t · Klickitat County 1.08 million t · King County 1.06 million t · Clark County 910,141 t · Spokane County 406,209 t · Walla Walla County 333,043 t · Yakima County 215,054 t · Benton County 183,495 t · Adams County 167,169 t · Grant County 159,939 t · Snohomish County 158,064 t · Franklin County 69,424 t · Jefferson County 62,519 t · Asotin County 60,393 t · Whitman County 59,448 t · Douglas County 42,821 t · Kitsap County 42,306 t · Stevens County 28,618 t · Skamania County 9,153 t · Pacific County 438 t
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