Metro Nashville District Energy System
Nashville, TN · DAVIDSON COUNTY · NAICS 221330
Data updated May 2026
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Metro Nashville District Energy System ranks #5,748 of 8,713 U.S. reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e and #103 of 144 facilities in TN.
- National rank #5,748 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #103 of 144 in TN
- #1,251 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 100% of METRO NASHVILLE DISTRICT ENERGY SYSTEM parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- +20.6% since 2011
Metro Nashville District Energy System vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
29,485 5748th of 8713 higher than 2,965 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 100% of METRO NASHVILLE DISTRICT ENERGY SYSTEM reported parent CO₂e (29K MT of 29K MT ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #1,251 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 29K 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%
- 29K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 14 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 16 MT
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 29,485 |
| 2022 | 30,983 |
| 2021 | 29,511 |
| 2020 | 28,600 |
| 2019 | 31,483 |
| 2018 | 31,895 |
| 2017 | 28,677 |
| 2016 | 30,052 |
| 2015 | 30,288 |
| 2014 | 31,771 |
| 2013 | 32,850 |
| 2012 | 25,451 |
| 2011 | 24,458 |
Facility insight: Metro Nashville District Energy System
Metro Nashville District Energy System (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1003542) reported 29K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in Nashville, TN within DAVIDSON COUNTY. Among GHGRP reporters it ranks #5,748 of 8,713 nationally by latest CO₂e and #103 of 144 in TN. The site is classified under Power Plants with NAICS code 221330.
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 20.6% (peak 33K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2013 at 33K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 10.2% below that peak (29K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2012→2013 (+29.1%, 7K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Metro Nashville District Energy System rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Metro Nashville District Energy System ranks #5,748 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #103 of 144 facilities in TN (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Metro Nashville District Energy System? ▼
Metro Nashville District Energy System's 29K MT CO₂e is higher than 2,965 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (34%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Metro Nashville District Energy System emit? ▼
Metro Nashville District Energy System reported 29K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of METRO NASHVILLE DISTRICT ENERGY SYSTEM does Metro Nashville District Energy System represent? ▼
Metro Nashville District Energy System accounts for 100% of METRO NASHVILLE DISTRICT ENERGY SYSTEM's reported GHGRP CO₂e (29K MT of 29K MT).
What is Metro Nashville District Energy System's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at Metro Nashville District Energy System, 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 Metro Nashville District Energy System rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Metro Nashville District Energy System ranks #1,251 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Metro Nashville District Energy System reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Metro Nashville District Energy System's emissions have increased by 20.6%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Two GHGRP-derived peer sets for Metro Nashville District Energy System, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not state-geo containment.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside TN (29K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside TN.