Carbon Intensity
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- The amount of carbon by weight emitted per unit of energy consumed. A common measure of carbon intensity is weight of carbon per British thermal unit (Btu) of energy. When there is only one fossil fuel under consideration, the carbon intensity and the emissions coefficient are identical. When there are several fuels, carbon intensity is based on their combined emissions coefficients weighted by their energy consumption levels.
EPA - Cite This Source - This Definition - The relative amount of carbon emitted per unit of energy or fuels consumed. See energy, energy-efficiency.
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