GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS
Solar energy is a clean, renewable alternative to fossil fuels that reduces your carbon footprint.
These sample projections show the amount of carbon dioxide and pollutants created by electricity use in the average home in northern New Jersey, which a solar electric system would eliminate. These projections are for illustrative purposes only and are subject to revision. Actual results may vary.
Air Emissions Created by Average Northern New Jersey Home Electric Use*
| Pollutant | Annual Emissions | Emissions Over 30 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Dioxide | 13,090 pounds (6.55 tons) | 392,700 pounds (196 tons) |
| Nitrogen Oxides | 19 pounds | 570 pounds |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 90 pounds | 2700 pounds |
Eliminating these emissions over a 30-year period with a solar electric system is the equivalent of**:
- Taking about 47 cars off the road for 1 year. –or–
- Eliminating 29,280 gallons of gasoline consumed. –or–
- Avoiding the use of 600 barrels of oil. –or–
- Recycling 89 tons of waste.
*Emissions from standard electricity calculated using EPA’s “What Air Emissions Are Caused by the Electricity I Use?”
**Equivalencies calculated using EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
Note: These projections are for illustrative purposes only, based on assumptions that are subject to revision. Actual results may vary.