Rio Grande
SUNLAND PARK, NM · Dona Ana · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Rio Grande sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#968 of 8,713 nationally, #10 of 128 in NM).
- National rank #968 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #10 of 128 in NM
- #609 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 18.8% of EL PASO ELECTRIC parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- +18.5% since 2011
Rio Grande vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
532,931 968th of 8713 higher than 7,745 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 · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 18.8% of EL PASO ELECTRIC reported parent CO₂e (533K MT of 2.8M MT ; #3 of 4 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #609 of 1,732 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 533K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.1% , led by N₂O at 0.1% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 99.9%
- 532K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 247 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 294 MT
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 532,931 |
| 2022 | 359,539 |
| 2021 | 462,086 |
| 2020 | 537,033 |
| 2019 | 571,003 |
| 2018 | 418,617 |
| 2017 | 522,417 |
| 2016 | 496,648 |
| 2015 | 463,454 |
| 2014 | 588,393 |
| 2013 | 446,821 |
| 2012 | 471,335 |
| 2011 | 449,688 |
Facility insight: Rio Grande
Rio Grande (GHGRP ID 1000752) is a high-volume reporter at 533K MT CO₂e in 2023 from SUNLAND PARK, NM (#968 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 18.5% (peak 588K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2014 at 588K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 9.4% below that peak (533K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2022→2023 (+48.2%, 173K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Rio Grande rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Rio Grande ranks #968 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #10 of 128 facilities in NM (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Rio Grande? ▼
Rio Grande's 533K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,745 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (89%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Rio Grande emit? ▼
Rio Grande reported 533K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of EL PASO ELECTRIC does Rio Grande represent? ▼
Rio Grande accounts for 18.8% of EL PASO ELECTRIC's reported GHGRP CO₂e (533K MT of 2.8M MT), ranking #3 of 4 facilities under that parent.
What is Rio Grande's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at Rio Grande, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.1% (CO₂ 99.9%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does Rio Grande rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Rio Grande ranks #609 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Rio Grande reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Rio Grande's emissions have increased by 18.5%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside NM for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside NM (533K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside NM.