Newton
NEWTON, IL · Jasper · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Newton sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#136 of 8,713 nationally, #6 of 299 in IL).
- National rank #136 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #6 of 299 in IL
- #108 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 4% of Vistra parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.8% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- -52.4% since 2011
Newton vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
3,469,290 136th of 8713 higher than 8,577 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 4% of Vistra reported parent CO₂e (3.5M MT of 86.3M MT ; #6 of 40 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #108 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 3.5M MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.8% , led by N₂O at 0.5% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 99.2%
- 3.4M MT
- CH₄
- 0.3%
- 10K MT
- N₂O
- 0.5%
- 17K MT
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,469,290 |
| 2022 | 3,519,855 |
| 2021 | 3,692,401 |
| 2020 | 2,761,264 |
| 2019 | 2,967,861 |
| 2018 | 3,061,528 |
| 2017 | 3,193,194 |
| 2016 | 3,454,011 |
| 2015 | 4,832,735 |
| 2014 | 6,305,750 |
| 2013 | 6,577,618 |
| 2012 | 5,372,693 |
| 2011 | 7,286,372 |
Facility insight: Newton
Newton (GHGRP ID 1001005) is a high-volume reporter at 3.5M MT CO₂e in 2023 from NEWTON, IL (#136 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
Across 2011–2023, annual CO₂e fell 52.4%; peak load was 7.3M MT in 2011. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2011 at 7.3M MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 52.4% below that peak (3.5M MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2011→2012 (-26.3%, 1.9M MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Newton rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Newton ranks #136 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #6 of 299 facilities in IL (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Newton? ▼
Newton's 3.5M MT CO₂e is higher than 8,577 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (98%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Newton emit? ▼
Newton reported 3.5M MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of Vistra does Newton represent? ▼
Newton accounts for 4% of Vistra's reported GHGRP CO₂e (3.5M MT of 86.3M MT), ranking #6 of 40 facilities under that parent.
What is Newton's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.8% of reported CO₂e at Newton, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.5% (CO₂ 99.2%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does Newton rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Newton ranks #108 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Newton reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Newton's emissions have decreased by 52.4%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside IL for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside IL (3.5M MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside IL.