MMBTu
The British thermal unit (BTU or Btu) is a traditional unit of energy equal to approximately the amount of energy needed to heat 1 pound (0.454 kg) of water 1 °F (0.556 °C). It is used in the power, steam generation, heating and air conditioning industries. In North America, the term "BTU" is used to describe the heat value (energy content) of fuels, and also to describe the power of heating and cooling systems, such as furnaces, stoves, barbecue grills, and air conditioners.
By comparing CO2 emissions of different fuels relative to the amount of energy contained in those fuels, one can see an apples-to-apples view of the greenhouse gas impact, from energy sources that maybe solid, liquid, or gas, whether they are fossil based, natural or a blend of both.
What is a Metric Ton
1 metric ton of CO2 easily fills up a 19,000 cubic feet / 556 cubic meters container
A metric ton of CO2 is equal to 2,204 lbs, about the weight of a Volkswagen Beetle, or the water in a regular sized hot tub. A
metric ton of CO2 is sometimes written as a ton
ne of CO2, to distinguish it from US tons, which are 2,000 lbs. A tonne of CO2 is produced by a 114 gallons of gasoline, equal to a round trip from Orlando to San Antiono, Texas, in an average US car. A tonne of CO2 is also produced by a round trip flight from Atlanta to Rome by a single coach passenger. The average American house produces about 1 tonne of CO2 per month, or 12 tonnes per year. To counteract a tonne of CO2, you can plant trees, for example, which then use the CO2 as they to grow to become bigger. On average, an acre of
pine forest absorbs around 1 tonne of CO2 each year.
For more info, download "
What is a metric ton?"
For additional reading, please visit the following links:
http://cfpub.epa.gov/egridweb/view_us.cfm
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/1605/coefficients.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propane
http://extension.usu.edu
http://www2.icao.int
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasoline_gallon_equivalent
Disclaimer: This calculator was developed on behalf of Sustainable Tallahassee by CarbonSolutions, using the latest emission factors sourced from Federal and state agencies. The accuracy of the data is the responsibility of the developer, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of Sustainable Tallahassee and its community partners.
">
