Carbon Calculator « Viridian

Carbon Calculator

The Viridian Difference is the quality of the electricity that we deliver to our customers. Our electricity meets the proposed 2020 federal environmental goal which means a much larger portion of our electricity is either backed by Renewable Energy Credits or purchased directly from clean energy sources. The calculator below shows the impact you can make simply by switching to Viridian Energy for one year.

Location

Choose your state: Please select your state.
Pounds of carbon emitted for every kilowatt hour of electricity used (average in your state).: This figure varies depending on how electricity is produced in your state. source: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/ask/electricity_faqs.asp

Power Usage

If you know your average monthly kilowatt hour usage, enter it here:: If you do not know your average monthly kilowatt hour usage, check the box below
I don't know my monthly kilowatt hour usage The national average monthly kilowatt hour usage is 936.

Your Carbon Emissions

Based on these calculations, this is your household's average carbon emissions per year (in pounds)

Your Impact

Viridian Energy delivers electricity that meets the proposed 2020 federal environmental goal of 20% renewable energy. Because our energy is greener and cleaner, you are making an impact beyond your state's minimum Renewable Portfolio Standard. By switching to Viridian for only one year, your personal impact will be:
Reducing your carbon emissions pounds.
This is the equivalent of Planting trees.
Not driving miles.