Carbon Footprint Tracker

Initialization form (can reinitialize)

Upon initialization, fill out the form for a specifc date below.

Past predictions will RESET upon filling out this form.

Enter the emission factor for your car (gCO2/mile). Estimates: 400-500 for gas cars, 200-300 for hybrid cars, 150-200 for electric if home has no solar panels, 0 if home has solar panels. Enter the average footprint for your digital devices (gCO2/hr). Smartphone: ~1.5-3, Laptop: ~40-70 Desktop PC: ~120-200, Tablet: ~5-10, Monitor: ~25-30.
Weight factors according to usage. If you use a PC at work, enter 80-150; for students enter 50-90; for people with minimal laptop usage enter 10-25. Enter your region's electricity factor (kgCO2/kWH). This varies region to region and it is best to find this info online. ENTER 0 if you have solar panels.
Examples (US): Northwest ~200-300, Northeast & California ~150-250, Southwest ~250-400, Southeast ~300-500

Enter Information for a Date

Make sure you have completed the initialization form.