Per capita energy-related CO₂ emissions decreased in every state between 2005 and 2023 ›

Per capita CO₂ emissions from primary energy consumption decreased in every state from 2005 to 2023, according to recently released data in our State Energy Data System. Total energy-related CO₂ emissions in the United States fell 20% over that time, and the population grew by 14%, leading to a 30% decrease in per capita CO₂ emissions. More ›

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, State Energy Data System