UW Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI · MILWAUKEE COUNTY · NAICS 221330
Data updated May 2026
UW Milwaukee ranks among smaller GHGRP totals (#6,670 of 8,713 nationally; #117 of 161 in WI), a lower-footprint comparator in Power Plants.
- National rank #6,670 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #117 of 161 in WI
- #1,333 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 11.4% of STATE OF WISCONSIN parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- -18.3% since 2011
UW Milwaukee vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
20,843 6670th of 8713 higher than 2,043 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 11.4% of STATE OF WISCONSIN reported parent CO₂e (21K MT of 183K MT ; #2 of 2 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #1,333 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 21K 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%
- 21K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 10 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 12 MT
Emissions decline across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 20,843 |
| 2022 | 23,526 |
| 2021 | 23,804 |
| 2020 | 23,689 |
| 2019 | 26,375 |
| 2018 | 25,568 |
| 2017 | 24,301 |
| 2016 | 24,581 |
| 2015 | 23,928 |
| 2014 | 26,158 |
| 2013 | 25,154 |
| 2012 | 20,077 |
| 2011 | 25,498 |
Facility insight: UW Milwaukee
UW Milwaukee (ID 1007759) reported 21K MT CO₂e for 2023 in MILWAUKEE COUNTY, WI (#6,670 of 8,713 by latest CO₂e).
Across 2011–2023, annual CO₂e fell 18.3%; peak load was 26K MT in 2019. This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Peak year was 2019 at 26K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 21% below that peak (21K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2011→2012 (-21.3%, 5K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does UW Milwaukee rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, UW Milwaukee ranks #6,670 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #117 of 161 facilities in WI (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than UW Milwaukee? ▼
UW Milwaukee's 21K MT CO₂e is higher than 2,043 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (23%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does UW Milwaukee emit? ▼
UW Milwaukee reported 21K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of STATE OF WISCONSIN does UW Milwaukee represent? ▼
UW Milwaukee accounts for 11.4% of STATE OF WISCONSIN's reported GHGRP CO₂e (21K MT of 183K MT), ranking #2 of 2 facilities under that parent.
What is UW Milwaukee's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at UW Milwaukee, 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 UW Milwaukee rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, UW Milwaukee ranks #1,333 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is UW Milwaukee reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), UW Milwaukee's emissions have decreased by 18.3%. This suggests meaningful progress in emissions reduction.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
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Similar reported CO₂e
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Similar Power Plants CO₂e
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