Far Rockaway
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY · Queens · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Far Rockaway sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#2,854 of 8,713 nationally, #62 of 246 in NY).
- National rank #2,854 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #62 of 246 in NY
- #1,000 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- -55.9% since 2011
Far Rockaway vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
88,988 2854th of 8713 higher than 5,859 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 · 2012
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #1,000 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) |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 88,988 |
| 2011 | 201,753 |
Facility insight: Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway (GHGRP ID 1000770) is a high-volume reporter at 89K MT CO₂e in 2012 from FAR ROCKAWAY, NY (#2,854 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
Across 2011–2012, annual CO₂e fell 55.9%; peak load was 202K MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2012, a complete 2-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 202K MT CO2e; latest 2012 sits 55.9% below that peak (89K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2011→2012 (-55.9%, 113K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Far Rockaway rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Far Rockaway ranks #2,854 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #62 of 246 facilities in NY (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Far Rockaway? ▼
Far Rockaway's 89K MT CO₂e is higher than 5,859 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (67%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Far Rockaway emit? ▼
Far Rockaway reported 89K MT CO2e in 2012.
Where does Far Rockaway rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Far Rockaway ranks #1,000 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Far Rockaway reducing emissions? ▼
Over 2 reporting years (2011–2012), Far Rockaway's emissions have decreased by 55.9%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside NY for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside NY (89K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside NY.