.: U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

This form will help you estimate what your carbon footprint is, and will provide helpful tips on reducing global warming pollution. Enter information about how you and your family use energy (it should only take a few minutes, but you'll need to know how much you pay each month for electricity and other energy sources). When you press "Calculate My Total," the form will calculate your global warming pollution "footprint," and provide useful hints about simple steps you can take to save energy, save money, and help stop global warming!

Automobile Emissions

On average, how many miles do you drive per year?
(The average American drives about 12,000 miles per year)

What is the average gas mileage for your car?
(If you don't know your car's fuel economy, you can look it up at https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/byclass.htm)

Check box if your car is a diesel

Auto Sub-Total lbs of CO2

Airline Emissions

How many airline flights do you take every year? (Roundtrips count as 2)
Short (1.5 hours/300 miles):

Medium (2.5 hours/800 miles):

Long (4-6 hours/2,500 miles):

Extended (8 hours/5,000 miles):

Airline Sub-Total lbs of CO2

Household Emissions

What state do you live in?

How many people live in your household?

What is your average monthly electric bill? $

What percent of your electricity comes from clean,
renewable sources such as solar and wind? %

What is your average monthly natural gas bill? $

What is your average monthly heating oil bill? $

What is your average monthly propane bill? $

Household Sub-Total lbs of CO2

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