Capitol District Energy Center
HARTFORD, CT · Hartford · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Capitol District Energy Center ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#8,001 of 8,713 nationally; #47 of 53 in CT), a lower-footprint comparator in Power Plants.
- National rank #8,001 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #47 of 53 in CT
- #1,526 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- -66.2% since 2011
Capitol District Energy Center vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
5,296 8001st of 8713 higher than 712 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2021
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #1,526 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) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,296 |
| 2020 | 13,198 |
| 2019 | 11,867 |
| 2018 | 37,095 |
| 2017 | 32,122 |
| 2016 | 59,034 |
| 2015 | 49,128 |
| 2014 | 25,218 |
| 2013 | 25,309 |
| 2012 | 29,069 |
| 2011 | 15,672 |
Facility insight: Capitol District Energy Center
Capitol District Energy Center (ID 1001247) reported 5K MT CO₂e for 2021 in Hartford, CT (#8,001 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2021, annual CO₂e fell 66.2%; peak load was 59K MT in 2016. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2021, a complete 11-year record.
Peak year was 2016 at 59K MT CO2e; latest 2021 sits 91% below that peak (5K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2016→2017 (-45.6%, 27K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Capitol District Energy Center rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Capitol District Energy Center ranks #8,001 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #47 of 53 facilities in CT (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Capitol District Energy Center? ▼
Capitol District Energy Center's 5K MT CO₂e is higher than 712 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (8%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Capitol District Energy Center emit? ▼
Capitol District Energy Center reported 5K MT CO2e in 2021.
Where does Capitol District Energy Center rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Capitol District Energy Center ranks #1,526 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Capitol District Energy Center reducing emissions? ▼
Over 11 reporting years (2011–2021), Capitol District Energy Center's emissions have decreased by 66.2%. 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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