Denton Energy Center
Denton, TX · DENTON COUNTY · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Denton Energy Center sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,921 of 8,713 nationally, #294 of 1,176 in TX).
- National rank #1,921 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #294 of 1,176 in TX
- #868 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 57.2% of CITY OF DENTON TEXAS parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- +164.8% since 2018
Denton Energy Center vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
160,773 1921st of 8713 higher than 6,792 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 57.2% of CITY OF DENTON TEXAS reported parent CO₂e (161K MT of 281K MT ; #1 of 2 GHGRP facilities under that parent ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #868 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 161K 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%
- 161K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 76 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 90 MT
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 160,773 |
| 2022 | 189,462 |
| 2021 | 118,044 |
| 2020 | 78,146 |
| 2019 | 104,211 |
| 2018 | 60,718 |
Facility insight: Denton Energy Center
Denton Energy Center (GHGRP ID 1013173) is a high-volume reporter at 161K MT CO₂e in 2023 from Denton, TX (#1,921 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
From 2018 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 164.8% (peak 189K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2018 to 2023, a complete 6-year record.
Peak year was 2022 at 189K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 15.1% below that peak (161K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2021→2022 (+60.5%, 71K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Denton Energy Center rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Denton Energy Center ranks #1,921 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #294 of 1,176 facilities in TX (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Denton Energy Center? ▼
Denton Energy Center's 161K MT CO₂e is higher than 6,792 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (78%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Denton Energy Center emit? ▼
Denton Energy Center reported 161K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of CITY OF DENTON TEXAS does Denton Energy Center represent? ▼
Denton Energy Center accounts for 57.2% of CITY OF DENTON TEXAS's reported GHGRP CO₂e (161K MT of 281K MT), ranking #1 of 2 facilities under that parent.
What is Denton Energy Center's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at Denton Energy Center, 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 Denton Energy Center rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Denton Energy Center ranks #868 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Denton Energy Center reducing emissions? ▼
Over 6 reporting years (2018–2023), Denton Energy Center's emissions have increased by 164.8%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside TX for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside TX (161K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside TX.