Essex
NEWARK, NJ · Essex · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Essex ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#8,498 of 8,713 nationally; #111 of 120 in NJ), a lower-footprint comparator in Power Plants.
- National rank #8,498 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #111 of 120 in NJ
- #1,644 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- -99.3% since 2011
Essex vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
636 8498th of 8713 higher than 215 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2022
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #1,644 of 1,732 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 636 |
| 2021 | 2,845 |
| 2020 | 827 |
| 2019 | 1,338 |
| 2018 | 913 |
| 2017 | 3,527 |
| 2016 | 11,473 |
| 2015 | 18,862 |
| 2014 | 59,044 |
| 2013 | 23,481 |
| 2012 | 48,421 |
| 2011 | 92,304 |
Facility insight: Essex
Essex (ID 1000745) reported 636 MT CO₂e for 2022 in Essex, NJ (#8,498 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2022, annual CO₂e fell 99.3%; peak load was 92K MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2022, a complete 12-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 92K MT CO2e; latest 2022 sits 99.3% below that peak (636 MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2011→2012 (-47.5%, 44K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Essex rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Essex ranks #8,498 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #111 of 120 facilities in NJ (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Essex? ▼
Essex's 636 MT CO₂e is higher than 215 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (2%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Essex emit? ▼
Essex reported 636 MT CO2e in 2022.
Where does Essex rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Essex ranks #1,644 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Essex reducing emissions? ▼
Over 12 reporting years (2011–2022), Essex's emissions have decreased by 99.3%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Lower-footprint peers outside NJ: nearest CO₂e totals and same-sector reporters for context.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside NJ (636 MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside NJ.