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FAQ - specific electricity mix justification

What proof of electricity mix do I need to upload?


Understanding Your Electric Mix

As a user of the CO2 calculator, you might be wondering how the electric mix factors into your carbon footprint. The electric mix refers to the combination of energy sources used to generate the electricity you consume. This mix can vary greatly depending on your location, as different regions rely on different types of power plants.


Why Does the Electric Mix Matter?

The electric mix is a crucial factor in determining the environmental impact of your electricity usage. Power plants can generate electricity from various sources, such as:

  • Fossil fuels: Coal, natural gas, and oil, which emit significant amounts of CO2.
  • Nuclear energy: Which produces low greenhouse gas emissions but has other environmental impacts.
  • Renewable sources: Such as wind, solar, hydro, and geothermal, which have minimal greenhouse gas emissions.

Knowing your electric mix can help you understand the true impact of your electricity consumption and make more informed decisions about your energy use.


How to Find Your Electricity Mix

The electricity mix can be provided by your energy supplier through a request or simply displayed on your energy bill.

The proof you upload to the CO2-calculator should contain : 

  • Your company or plant name
  • The year of supply of electricity. It should correspond to the data collection year for which you realise the calculation.
  • The sources used to generate your electricity. It can be a sentence or usually a diagram displaying the distribution of the different sources.

If you purchase renewable energy and have access to the Guarantee of Origin of the electricity purchased, please include it as well.

If the electricity mix is shown on a separate document, please include your energy bill or any other document on which the name of your site AND the name of your energy supplier can be seen on the same document.



Using the CO2 Calculator with Your Electric Mix

Once you have your electric mix data, you can input it into the CO2 calculator for a more accurate estimation of your carbon footprint. Remember that the mix can change over time as power plants are added or retired, so try to use the most recent data available and especially the data which corresponds to your data collection year.

By understanding and incorporating your electric mix into your CO2 calculations, you're taking an essential step towards managing and reducing your environmental impact.


What if I also produce energy on my site?

If you produce your own energy, please contact us. We will send you an additional data collection sheet on this subject.