Technical Resources
A comprehensive document that describes the eGRID data, data sources, and methodology.
Code repository where the eGRID methodology is available for review and collaboration in the R programing language.
The Clean Air and Power Division (CAPD) of EPA and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) both collect substantial amounts of information about EGUs and maintain robust datasets covering facility attributes, operation, and emissions. The methodology to match the different unit IDs is available in R script and the results are available as a spreadsheet (xlsx) and delimited text file (csv).
Using eGRID to Determine Emissions (pdf)
Consolidated guidance on using eGRID to determine emissions from electricity use.
Using eGRID for Environmental Footprinting of Electricity Purchases (pdf)
A paper which describes how to use eGRID to calculate emissions associated with electricity purchases.