Carbon intensity of electricity generation annual decline rate
Average annual percentage reduction in carbon dioxide emissions per unit of electricity generated.
Unit Percent Industry Electricity and Gas Utilities
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Each region's latest published value. Periods differ where publishers release on different schedules; the period sits under each name.
Carbon intensity of electricity generation annual decline rate by region
Latest value per region, 2024–2026
Forecast
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| Category | Source | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global | IEA | Forecast | 3.7% |
| European Union | IEA | Forecast | 10% |
| China | IEA | Forecast | 5% |
| India | IEA | Forecast | 3.8% |
| United States | IEA | Forecast | 2.2% |
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5 records · 5 regions · 2024–2026
| Period | Value | Source | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global 1 record | |||
| 2024–2026 | 3.7% | IEA · 31 Dec 2026 | forecast |
| European Union 1 record | |||
| 2024–2026 | 10% | IEA · 31 Dec 2026 | forecast |
| China 1 record | |||
| 2024–2026 | 5% | IEA · 31 Dec 2026 | forecast |
| India 1 record | |||
| 2024–2026 | 3.8% | IEA · 31 Dec 2026 | forecast |
| United States 1 record | |||
| 2024–2026 | 2.2% | IEA · 31 Dec 2026 | forecast |
Primary documents
Sources
1 document. Each links to the publisher's own copy.
| Document | Publisher | Published | Data points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emissions: Power generation CO2 emissions are plateauing – Electricity Mid-Year Update 2025 | IEA | — | 5 |
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