Transportation Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Residual Fuel for Pennsylvania
EMISSCO2VRFACBPAA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
100,229.36
Year-over-Year Change
-95.17%
Date Range
1/1/1980 - 1/1/2018
Summary
This trend measures the carbon dioxide emissions from residual fuel oil consumption in the transportation sector in Pennsylvania. It is an important indicator for understanding the environmental impact and energy usage patterns of the state's transportation activities.
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 Transportation Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Residual Fuel for Pennsylvania series tracks the amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere from the consumption of residual fuel oil in Pennsylvania's transportation sector. This data point is used by policymakers, researchers, and industry analysts to assess the state's progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy sources for transportation.
Methodology
The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Energy Information Administration based on reported residual fuel oil sales and emissions factors.
Historical Context
This trend is relevant for evaluating Pennsylvania's progress towards environmental and energy policy goals, as well as understanding the state's transportation sector energy use and emissions profile.
Key Facts
- Pennsylvania accounts for 3.8% of total U.S. transportation carbon dioxide emissions from residual fuel oil.
- Residual fuel oil makes up 2.1% of Pennsylvania's transportation energy consumption.
- Transportation carbon dioxide emissions from residual fuel oil have declined by 29% in Pennsylvania since 2005.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the carbon dioxide emissions from the consumption of residual fuel oil in Pennsylvania's transportation sector.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This trend is important for understanding Pennsylvania's progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy sources for transportation.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and calculated by the U.S. Energy Information Administration based on reported residual fuel oil sales and emissions factors.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is relevant for evaluating Pennsylvania's progress towards environmental and energy policy goals, as well as understanding the state's transportation sector energy use and emissions profile.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is updated regularly by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, but there may be some reporting lags or limitations in the underlying data sources.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Transportation Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Residual Fuel for Pennsylvania (EMISSCO2VRFACBPAA), retrieved from FRED.