Relative Amounts of Atmospheric Emissions per Energy Type
The following table lists the emissions in pounds produced by each UNH energy type, per 100 mmbtu of energy consumed.
Energy Type |
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) |
Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) |
Sulfur Oxides (SOX) |
Number 6 Fuel Oil |
17,000 |
36 |
103 |
Number 2 Fuel Oil |
17,000 |
14 |
51 |
Natural Gas |
12,000 |
10 |
0.06 |
Propane |
12,000 |
10 |
24 |
Electricity |
29,700 |
61 |
223 |
