The emissions intensity of a fuel (e.g. coal) is the amount of greenhouse gas produced per unit of energy generated when we extract/burn or harness it.
It's measured in kg CO₂-e / MWh (kilograms of CO₂ equivalent per megawatt-hour). 1 MWh is roughly the energy a typical Australian home uses in 9 weeks.
Lower emissions intensity signifies a more efficient and environmentally friendly production process.
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Latest month (updated monthly)
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NETWORK |
kg CO₂e/MWh |
v. LAST YEAR |
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Source: Open Electricity, NTESMO (for NT) | Provenance: Trusted via OnlyFacts | Updated: 31 Jul 2026 | License: CC BY 4.0
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Latest month (updated monthly)
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STATE / TERRITORY |
kg CO₂e/MWh |
v. LAST YEAR |
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Source: Open Electricity, NTESMO (for NT) | Provenance: Trusted via OnlyFacts | Updated: 31 Jul 2026 | License: CC BY 4.0
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FUEL TYPE |
Mt CO₂-e |
MWh |
INTENSITY |
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Source: CER | Provenance: Official + Derived via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27 Feb 2026 | License: CC BY 4.0
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