Big Cajun 1
JARREAU, LA · Pointe Coupee · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Big Cajun 1 sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,725 of 8,713 nationally, #103 of 531 in LA).
- National rank #1,725 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #103 of 531 in LA
- #830 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 2.8% of CLECO CORPORATE HOLDINGS parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- +169.8% since 2011
Big Cajun 1 vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
188,863 1725th of 8713 higher than 6,988 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 2.8% of CLECO CORPORATE HOLDINGS reported parent CO₂e (189K MT of 6.7M MT ; #4 of 6 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #830 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 189K 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%
- 189K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 87 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 103 MT
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 188,863 |
| 2022 | 100,808 |
| 2021 | 50,300 |
| 2020 | 37,478 |
| 2019 | 88,347 |
| 2018 | 99,820 |
| 2017 | 67,390 |
| 2016 | 48,347 |
| 2015 | 36,379 |
| 2014 | 26,085 |
| 2013 | 21,600 |
| 2012 | 74,022 |
| 2011 | 70,007 |
Facility insight: Big Cajun 1
Big Cajun 1 (GHGRP ID 1007930) is a high-volume reporter at 189K MT CO₂e in 2023 from JARREAU, LA (#1,725 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
From 2011 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 169.8% (peak 189K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2011 to 2023, a complete 13-year record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Big Cajun 1 rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Big Cajun 1 ranks #1,725 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #103 of 531 facilities in LA (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Big Cajun 1? ▼
Big Cajun 1's 189K MT CO₂e is higher than 6,988 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (80%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Big Cajun 1 emit? ▼
Big Cajun 1 reported 189K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of CLECO CORPORATE HOLDINGS does Big Cajun 1 represent? ▼
Big Cajun 1 accounts for 2.8% of CLECO CORPORATE HOLDINGS's reported GHGRP CO₂e (189K MT of 6.7M MT), ranking #4 of 6 facilities under that parent.
What is Big Cajun 1's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at Big Cajun 1, 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 Big Cajun 1 rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Big Cajun 1 ranks #830 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Big Cajun 1 reducing emissions? ▼
Over 13 reporting years (2011–2023), Big Cajun 1's emissions have increased by 169.8%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside LA for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside LA (189K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside LA.