Carlsbad Energy Center Project
Carlsbad, CA · SAN DIEGO COUNTY · NAICS 221112
Data updated May 2026
Carlsbad Energy Center Project sits in the upper third of EPA GHGRP reporters by latest CO₂e (#1,907 of 8,713 nationally, #109 of 549 in CA).
- National rank #1,907 of 8,713 GHGRP facilities
- #109 of 549 in CA
- #863 of 1,732 in Power Plants
- 100% of CLEARWAY ENERGY GROUP parent CO₂e
- 2023 mix: 0.1% non-CO₂ (N₂O-led)
- +226.5% since 2018
Carlsbad Energy Center Project vs all U.S. GHGRP facilities
Where this site's latest reported Scope 1 CO₂e sits among every EPA GHGRP reporting facility
162,274 1907th of 8713 higher than 6,806 of 8,713 facilities
GHGRP facilities, banded by latest reported CO₂e (MT)
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Source EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program · 2023
Facility footprint context
This site accounts for 100% of CLEARWAY ENERGY GROUP reported parent CO₂e (162K MT of 162K MT ). Inside the EPA Power Plants sector it ranks #863 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 162K 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%
- 162K MT
- CH₄
- 0%
- 76 MT
- N₂O
- 0.1%
- 90 MT
Emissions growth across reporting years
| Year | Total CO2e (MT) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 162,274 |
| 2022 | 191,410 |
| 2021 | 241,355 |
| 2020 | 241,465 |
| 2019 | 226,121 |
| 2018 | 49,697 |
Facility insight: Carlsbad Energy Center Project
Carlsbad Energy Center Project (GHGRP ID 1013360) is a high-volume reporter at 162K MT CO₂e in 2023 from Carlsbad, CA (#1,907 of 8,713 nationally) under Power Plants (NAICS 221112).
From 2018 to 2023, reported CO₂e rose 226.5% (peak 241K MT). This facility has filed every year from 2018 to 2023, a complete 6-year record.
Peak year was 2020 at 241K MT CO2e; latest 2023 sits 32.8% below that peak (162K MT). The largest year-to-year move was 2018→2019 (+355.0%, 176K MT).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Carlsbad Energy Center Project rank among U.S. GHGRP facilities? ▼
According to the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, Carlsbad Energy Center Project ranks #1,907 of 8,713 reporting facilities by latest reported CO₂e, and #109 of 549 facilities in CA (same sort as the state facility table). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What share of GHGRP facilities report less CO₂e than Carlsbad Energy Center Project? ▼
Carlsbad Energy Center Project's 162K MT CO₂e is higher than 6,806 of the 8,713 GHGRP facilities with reported emissions (78%), an exact count from the full corpus, not an estimate.
How much CO2 does Carlsbad Energy Center Project emit? ▼
Carlsbad Energy Center Project reported 162K MT CO2e in 2023.
What share of CLEARWAY ENERGY GROUP does Carlsbad Energy Center Project represent? ▼
Carlsbad Energy Center Project accounts for 100% of CLEARWAY ENERGY GROUP's reported GHGRP CO₂e (162K MT of 162K MT).
What is Carlsbad Energy Center Project's 2023 CO₂ / CH₄ / N₂O mix? ▼
In 2023, non-CO₂ gases were 0.1% of reported CO₂e at Carlsbad Energy Center Project, 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 Carlsbad Energy Center Project rank inside Power Plants? ▼
Among EPA GHGRP facilities tagged Power Plants, Carlsbad Energy Center Project ranks #863 of 1,732 by latest reported CO₂e.
Is Carlsbad Energy Center Project reducing emissions? ▼
Over 6 reporting years (2018–2023), Carlsbad Energy Center Project's emissions have increased by 226.5%. This may reflect expanded operations or increased production.
Nationwide facilities with similar CO₂e or sector
Peer sets outside CA for a top-third GHGRP emitter: CO₂e totals first, then Power Plants neighbors.
Similar reported CO₂e
Nearest latest-year facility totals outside CA (162K MT here).
Similar Power Plants CO₂e
Nearest same-sector facility totals outside CA.