Mercer Generating Station
HAMILTON, NJ · Mercer · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Mercer Generating Station ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#8,557 of 8,713 nationally; #115 of 120 in NJ), a lower-footprint comparator in Power Plants.
- National rank #8,557 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #115 of 120 in NJ
- #1,668 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- -100.0% since 2011
Mercer Generating Station vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
327 8557th of 8713 higher than 156 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2017
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #1,668 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) |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 327 |
| 2016 | 53,137 |
| 2015 | 321,997 |
| 2014 | 513,754 |
| 2013 | 241,391 |
| 2012 | 412,414 |
| 2011 | 895,140 |
Facility insight: Mercer Generating Station
Mercer Generating Station (ID 1000748) reported 327 MT CO₂e for 2017 in Mercer, NJ (#8,557 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2017, annual CO₂e fell 100.0%; peak load was 895K MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2017, a complete 7-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 895K MT CO2e; latest 2017 sits 100% below that peak (327 MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2011→2012 (-53.9%, 483K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Mercer Generating Station rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Mercer Generating Station ranks #8,557 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #115 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 Mercer Generating Station? ▼
Mercer Generating Station's 327 MT CO₂e is higher than 156 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (2%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Mercer Generating Station emit? ▼
Mercer Generating Station reported 327 MT CO2e in 2017.
Where does Mercer Generating Station rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Mercer Generating Station ranks #1,668 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Mercer Generating Station reducing emissions? ▼
Over 7 reporting years (2011–2017), Mercer Generating Station's emissions have decreased by 100%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
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Similar reported CO₂e
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