US DOE Y-12 National Security Complex
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Oak Ridge, TN · ANDERSON COUNTY · NAICS 332999
Data updated May 2026
Annual Emissions History
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 42,083 |
| 2022 | 43,224 |
| 2021 | 43,813 |
| 2020 | 46,127 |
| 2019 | 45,971 |
| 2018 | 51,011 |
| 2017 | 50,293 |
| 2016 | 50,672 |
| 2015 | 51,707 |
| 2014 | 58,509 |
| 2013 | 61,650 |
| 2012 | 63,181 |
| 2011 | 70,190 |
Facility Insight: US DOE Y-12 National Security Complex
US DOE Y-12 National Security Complex (EPA GHGRP Facility ID 1006655) reported 42K metric tons of CO2-equivalent in 2023, operating in Oak Ridge, TN within ANDERSON COUNTY. The site is classified under Other with NAICS code 332999.
The facility has 13 years of reported data on record, covering the 2011–2023 window. Over that period, annual CO2e emissions declined by 40.0%, with the peak observed year showing up to 70K MT CO2e.
Emissions Analysis
US DOE Y-12 National Security Complex reports 42K MT CO2e, placing it among smaller reporting facilities in the GHGRP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much CO2 does US DOE Y-12 National Security Complex emit? ▼
US DOE Y-12 National Security Complex reported 42K MT CO2e in 2023.
Is US DOE Y-12 National Security Complex reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), US DOE Y-12 National Security Complex's emissions have decreased by 40%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.