L V Sutton Steam Electric Plant
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WILMINGTON, NC · New Hanover · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,495,649 |
| 2022 | 1,500,314 |
| 2021 | 1,601,152 |
| 2020 | 1,570,654 |
| 2019 | 1,793,302 |
| 2018 | 1,479,575 |
| 2017 | 1,802,596 |
| 2016 | 1,792,504 |
| 2015 | 1,679,119 |
| 2014 | 1,540,362 |
| 2013 | 1,747,556 |
| 2012 | 1,390,377 |
| 2011 | 1,690,527 |
Facility Insight: L V Sutton Steam Electric Plant
L V Sutton Steam Electric Plant (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1000828) reported 1.5M metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in WILMINGTON, NC within New Hanover. The site is classified under Power Plants with NAICS code 221112.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 11.5%, with the peak observed year showing up to 1.8M MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
L V Sutton Steam Electric Plant is a major emissions source, reporting 1.5M metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Facilities of this scale typically include power plants, refineries, or large manufacturing operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does L V Sutton Steam Electric Plant emit? ▼
L V Sutton Steam Electric Plant reported 1.5M MT CO2e in 2023.
Is L V Sutton Steam Electric Plant reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), L V Sutton Steam Electric Plant's emissions have decreased by 11.5%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.