by Justin Farrow
This helps us calculate per-capita emissions for your household.
You can find this information on your electricity bill. The average U.S. household uses about 10,649 kWh per year.
Check your gas bill for this information. The average U.S. household uses about 573 therms per year.
This refers to the percentage of your electricity that comes from renewable sources according to your energy provider.
If you have solar panels or other renewable energy sources at home, enter the amount of electricity they generate annually.
The average fuel economy for new 2021 vehicles in the US was about 25.7 mpg.
Enter the total miles for a round trip commute. The average one-way commute in the US is about 16 miles.
Include weekend trips, errands, and any other non-commute driving.
This will be calculated automatically based on your commute and other miles.
Carpooling reduces per-person emissions. Enter 1 if you drive alone.
Include all bus travel, both local and long-distance.
Long-distance bus travel, typically inter-city or inter-state.
Includes commuter trains and short inter-city trips.
Includes long-distance train travel, typically between major cities or across regions.
Also known as streetcars or light rail in some areas.
Includes all underground metro systems.
Include ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft as well.
Count each round trip as one flight.
For each distance range, enter the number of return flights you've taken this year:
Good: 0-1 times per week. Needs Work: More than 2 times per week.
