Buchanan Units 1, 2
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KEEN MOUNTAIN, VA · Buchanan · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 97,733 |
| 2022 | 170,167 |
| 2021 | 204,735 |
| 2020 | 235,140 |
| 2019 | 172,666 |
| 2018 | 100,274 |
| 2017 | 90,856 |
| 2016 | 123,569 |
| 2015 | 42,098 |
| 2014 | 30,296 |
| 2013 | 6,204 |
| 2012 | 11,148 |
| 2011 | 17,648 |
Facility Insight: Buchanan Units 1, 2
Buchanan Units 1, 2 (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1000174) reported 98K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in KEEN MOUNTAIN, VA within Buchanan. The site is classified under Power Plants with NAICS code 221112.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions rose by 453.8%, with the peak observed year showing up to 235K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
Buchanan Units 1, 2 reports 98K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does Buchanan Units 1, 2 emit? ▼
Buchanan Units 1, 2 reported 98K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is Buchanan Units 1, 2 reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Buchanan Units 1, 2's emissions have increased by 453.8%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.