UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STEAM PLANT
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KNOXVILLE, TN · KNOX COUNTY · NAICS 611310
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 79,077 |
| 2022 | 78,258 |
| 2021 | 78,438 |
| 2020 | 73,617 |
| 2019 | 71,848 |
| 2018 | 76,762 |
| 2017 | 69,380 |
| 2016 | 66,741 |
| 2015 | 70,355 |
| 2014 | 93,627 |
| 2013 | 81,094 |
| 2012 | 69,407 |
| 2011 | 74,308 |
Facility Insight: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STEAM PLANT
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STEAM PLANT (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1000201) reported 79K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in KNOXVILLE, TN within KNOX COUNTY. The site is classified under Other with NAICS code 611310.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions rose by 6.4%, with the peak observed year showing up to 94K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STEAM PLANT reports 79K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STEAM PLANT emit? ▼
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STEAM PLANT reported 79K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STEAM PLANT reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE STEAM PLANT's emissions have increased by 6.4%. Emissions have remained relatively stable.