El Centro
EL CENTRO, CA · Imperial · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
El Centro sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#987 of 8,713 nationally, #55 of 549 in CA).
- National rank #987 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #55 of 549 in CA
- #617 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 91.7% of IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- +23.8% since 2011
El Centro vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
510,179 987th of 8713 higher than 7,726 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 91.7% of IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT reported parent CO₂e (510K MT of 556K MT ; #1 of 2 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #617 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 510K MT CO₂e reported for 2023, non-CO₂ gases are 0.1% , led by N₂O at 0.1% . Component shares use this facility's GHGRP CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O rows for that year (already CO₂e-weighted).
- CO₂
- 99.9%
- 510K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 236 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 282 MT
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 510,179 |
| 2022 | 487,958 |
| 2021 | 453,299 |
| 2020 | 289,452 |
| 2019 | 290,452 |
| 2018 | 325,645 |
| 2017 | 476,160 |
| 2016 | 492,076 |
| 2015 | 481,789 |
| 2014 | 539,784 |
| 2013 | 562,365 |
| 2012 | 498,162 |
| 2011 | 412,245 |
Facility insight: El Centro
El Centro (GHGRP ID 1001454) is a high-volume reporter at 510K MT CO₂e in 2023 from EL CENTRO, CA (#987 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 23.8% (peak 562K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2013 at 562K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 9.3% below that peak (510K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2020→2021 (+56.6%, 164K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does El Centro rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, El Centro ranks #987 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #55 of 549 facilities in CA (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than El Centro? ▼
El Centro's 510K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,726 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (89%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does El Centro emit? ▼
El Centro reported 510K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT does El Centro represent? ▼
El Centro accounts for 91.7% of IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT's reported GHGRP CO₂e (510K MT of 556K MT), ranking #1 of 2 facilities under that parent.
What is El Centro's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at El Centro, with N₂O the larger non-CO₂ share at 0.1% (CO₂ 99.9%). Shares use the facility's GHGRP gas components for that year.
Where does El Centro rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, El Centro ranks #617 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is El Centro reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), El Centro's emissions have increased by 23.8%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside CA for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside CA (510K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside CA.