The badge is not a static image; Real‑Time Electricity Carbon Intensity Tool is a live, intelligent component that:
- Reads the current carbon intensity (grams of CO₂ per kWh) fetched from the Electricity Maps API.
- Dynamically changes its color and text based on three ranges:
- Green (
≤ 100 gCO₂eq/kWh) → shows “Clean Grid Now! ✅ Run your HVAC”. - Yellow (
101 – 250 gCO₂eq/kWh) → advises that running HVAC is okay but postponing might bring cleaner energy. - Red (
> 250 gCO₂eq/kWh) → warns to avoid using the HVAC and try again later.
- Green (
“Do you know when your electricity grid runs on clean energy? Our real‑time carbon intensity tool, powered by Electricity Maps, tells you exactly that. Type in your API key, select your US grid region, and get an instant ‘green light’ for running your HVAC. Reduce your home’s carbon footprint while keeping your family comfortable – all with a single click.”
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🌎 Grid Carbon Intensity (USA)
Latest monthly average from EIA – know when to run your HVAC
📊 Data from U.S. EIA (latest monthly generation mix). Approximate carbon intensity using standard emission factors.
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