Electric Power Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Petroleum Coke for Louisiana
EMISSCO2VPCEIBLAA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4,745,974.20
Year-over-Year Change
144.95%
Date Range
1/1/1980 - 1/1/2018
Summary
This trend measures carbon dioxide emissions from petroleum coke use in the electric power sector in Louisiana. It provides insight into the environmental impact of fossil fuel consumption for electricity generation.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The Electric Power Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Petroleum Coke for Louisiana trend tracks the volume of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere from the combustion of petroleum coke, a solid fuel, by electric power producers in the state of Louisiana. This data is used by policymakers and analysts to assess the environmental footprint of the power sector.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of electric power facilities and calculated based on reported petroleum coke consumption and emissions factors.
Historical Context
This information informs energy and environmental policy discussions around reducing greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation.
Key Facts
- Petroleum coke is a solid fuel derived from oil refining.
- Louisiana has a large petrochemical industry that relies on fossil fuels.
- Reducing emissions from the power sector is a key climate policy goal.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the carbon dioxide emissions from the use of petroleum coke, a solid fuel, by electric power producers in the state of Louisiana.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data provides insight into the environmental impact of fossil fuel consumption for electricity generation, which is crucial for informing energy and climate policy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of electric power facilities and calculated based on reported petroleum coke consumption and emissions factors.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This information is used by policymakers and analysts to assess the environmental footprint of the power sector and inform discussions around reducing greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is updated periodically by the U.S. Federal Reserve, but there may be delays in reporting and potential limitations in facility-level data collection.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Electric Power Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Petroleum Coke for Louisiana (EMISSCO2VPCEIBLAA), retrieved from FRED.