Real-time grid emission intensity across all six Australian energy regions, calculated every 30 minutes from AEMO generation mix data.
Grid carbon intensity measures the average greenhouse gas emissions produced per megawatt-hour of electricity generated (tCO₂/MWh). It varies throughout the day as the mix of generation sources — coal, gas, hydro, wind, solar, and battery — changes in response to demand, weather, and market conditions.
gridIQ calculates carbon intensity using emission factors for each fuel type applied to AEMO's real-time generation mix data. This gives energy managers, sustainability teams, and trading desks a live view of the grid's emission profile — essential for Scope 2 reporting, time-matched renewable procurement, and operational load-shifting decisions.
Each region page shows current intensity, 7-day historical trends, generation mix breakdown, and the emission factors used in the calculation. All data is updated every 30 minutes. See how emissions relate to wholesale costs on our live electricity prices page, plan ahead with pre-dispatch price forecasts, or estimate your Scope 2 emissions with our free Scope 2 calculator.