University of Maine
Orono, ME · PENOBSCOT COUNTY · NAICS 611310
Data updated May 2026
University of Maine ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#5,943 of 8,713 nationally; #19 of 35 in ME), a lower-footprint comparator in Other.
- National rank #5,943 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #19 of 35 in ME
- #1,055 of 1,599 in Other
- 100% of UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- -6.0% since 2011
University of Maine vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
27,605 5943rd of 8713 higher than 2,770 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 100% of UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM reported parent CO₂e (28K MT of 28K MT ). Inside the EPA Other sector it ranks #1,055 of 1,599 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
2023 gas mix desk
Of 28K 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%
- 28K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 14 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 18 MT
Annual emissions history
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 27,605 |
| 2022 | 30,598 |
| 2021 | 30,595 |
| 2020 | 30,157 |
| 2019 | 34,081 |
| 2018 | 31,394 |
| 2017 | 30,209 |
| 2016 | 30,688 |
| 2015 | 30,919 |
| 2014 | 31,827 |
| 2013 | 32,888 |
| 2012 | 31,671 |
| 2011 | 29,357 |
Facility insight: University of Maine
University of Maine (ID 1002017) reported 28K MT CO₂e for 2023 in PENOBSCOT COUNTY, ME (#5,943 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Over 13 years (2011–2023), emissions stayed within a narrow band around 28K MT CO₂e (peak 34K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2019 at 34K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 19% below that peak (28K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2019→2020 (-11.5%, 4K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does University of Maine rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, University of Maine ranks #5,943 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #19 of 35 facilities in ME (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than University of Maine? ▼
University of Maine's 28K MT CO₂e is higher than 2,770 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (32%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does University of Maine emit? ▼
University of Maine reported 28K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM does University of Maine represent? ▼
University of Maine accounts for 100% of UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM's reported GHGRP CO₂e (28K MT of 28K MT).
What is University of Maine's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at University of Maine, 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 University of Maine rank inside Other? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Other, University of Maine ranks #1,055 of 1,599 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is University of Maine reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), University of Maine's emissions have decreased by 6%. Emissions have remained relatively stable.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Lower-footprint peers outside ME: nearest CO₂e totals and same-sector reporters for context.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside ME (28K MT here).
Similar Other CO₂e
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