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Greenhouse gas emissions in Lake County
Large facilities in Lake County, Illinois reported 501,667 t of direct greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 (9 facilities), EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.
How much greenhouse gas do large facilities in Lake County, Illinois emit?
| Year | Direct emissions | Reporting facilities |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.70 million t | 11 |
| 2011 | 4.59 million t | 11 |
| 2012 | 4.02 million t | 11 |
| 2013 | 4.18 million t | 9 |
| 2014 | 3.39 million t | 9 |
| 2015 | 2.38 million t | 9 |
| 2016 | 2.45 million t | 8 |
| 2017 | 2.61 million t | 8 |
| 2018 | 2.45 million t | 8 |
| 2019 | 2.13 million t | 8 |
| 2020 | 1.43 million t | 8 |
| 2021 | 3.10 million t | 9 |
| 2022 | 1.92 million t | 9 |
| 2023 | 501,667 t | 9 |
Which large facilities in Lake County, Illinois report greenhouse gas emissions?
| Facility | Direct emissions (latest year) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Zion Energy Center Zion, IL · NAICS 221112 | 189,105 t | 2023 |
| ZION LANDFILL Zion, IL · NAICS 562212 | 69,599 t | 2023 |
| COUNTRYSIDE LANDFILL Grayslake, IL · NAICS 562212 | 64,482 t | 2023 |
| ABBOTT PARK FACILITY Abbott Park, IL · NAICS 424210 | 53,456 t | 2023 |
| North Chicago Facility North Chicago, IL · NAICS 325411 | 38,078 t | 2023 |
| ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP, LLC- North Chicago Energy Center North Chicago, IL · NAICS 221112 | 35,394 t | 2023 |
| Naval Station - Great Lakes Great Lakes, IL · NAICS 928110 | 25,551 t | 2023 |
| Gold Bond - WAK Plant Waukegan, IL · NAICS 327420 | 24,406 t | 2023 |
| PQ Corporation - Gurnee, IL Gurnee, IL · NAICS 325188 | 19,048 t | 2015 |
| South Barrington Landfill South Barrington, IL · NAICS 562212 | 11,088 t | 2012 |
| NICHOLS ALUMINUM LINCOLNSHIRE Lincolnshire, IL · NAICS 331315 | 4,923 t | 2012 |
| Waukegan Waukegan, IL · NAICS 221112 | 1,597 t | 2023 |
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