Potomac River
ALEXANDRIA, VA · Alexandria (City) · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Potomac River sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,148 of 8,713 nationally, #22 of 181 in VA).
- National rank #1,148 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #22 of 181 in VA
- #677 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- +5.0% since 2011
Potomac River vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
397,223 1148th of 8713 higher than 7,565 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 · 2012
Facility footprint context
Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #677 of 1,732 facilities by latest CO₂e. Shares use GHGRP facility rollups only, not Scope 2/3 or non-reporting sites.
High-emitter reporting timeline
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 397,223 |
| 2011 | 378,184 |
Facility insight: Potomac River
Potomac River (GHGRP ID 1006920) is a high-volume reporter at 397K MT CO₂e in 2012 from ALEXANDRIA, VA (#1,148 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
Over 2 years (2011–2012), emissions stayed within a narrow band around 397K MT CO₂e (peak 397K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2012, a complete 2-year record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Potomac River rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Potomac River ranks #1,148 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #22 of 181 facilities in VA (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Potomac River? ▼
Potomac River's 397K MT CO₂e is higher than 7,565 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (87%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Potomac River emit? ▼
Potomac River reported 397K MT CO2e in 2012.
Where does Potomac River rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Potomac River ranks #677 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Potomac River reducing emissions? ▼
Over 2 reporting years (2011–2012), Potomac River's emissions have increased by 5%. Emissions have remained relatively stable.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside VA for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside VA (397K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside VA.