Capitol District Energy Center
HARTFORD, CT · Hartford · NAICS 221112
Last reported 2021. This facility's newest EPA GHGRP report is for 2021, not 2023, so its figures and its rank compare older data with 2023 peers. The ranking tables mark facilities like this one with a "Last reported" label.
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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Similar Power Plants CO₂e
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