SEFG - Business Energy Carbon Footprint Calculator
by Daniel Whitehurst
what is SEFG - Business Energy Carbon Footprint Calculator
A professional-grade tool designed for businesses to evaluate and compare the carbon emissions of different energy sources. By inputting annual kWh consumption, users can visualize the environmental impact and potential carbon savings when switching from high-carbon baselines like Diesel or Grid electricity to renewable alternatives.
How to use SEFG - Business Energy Carbon Footprint Calculator?
Step 1: Select Your Baseline Energy Source
Choose your current primary energy source from the dropdown menu. Options typically include high-carbon sources like Diesel Generators, Grid Electricity (regional average), or Natural Gas, which serve as your comparison baseline.
Step 2: Input Your Annual Energy Consumption
Enter your business's total annual electricity consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh). This key figure allows the SEFG Calculator to accurately scale the carbon emissions calculation for your specific operation.
Step 3: Compare with Renewable Alternatives
Select one or more renewable energy alternatives you are considering, such as Solar PV, Wind Power, or Hydropower. The tool will instantly compute and display a comparison against your baseline.
Step 4: Analyze Your Carbon Footprint & Savings
Review the clear visualizations and metrics. The SEFG Calculator displays the estimated annual CO2 emissions for each source and highlights the potential carbon savings (in tonnes of CO2e) achievable by switching to renewables.