Carbon intensity is a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide emitted per unit of energy (usually expressed in grams of CO2 per kilowatt-hour).
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Carbon dioxide intensity
Carbon dioxide intensity is a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide emitted per unit of energy (usually expressed in grams of CO2 per kilowatt-hour). It is used to compare emissions from different types of energy sources and to measure progress in efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.