Click here to read information about the Natural Gas Aggregation Program

Greenhouse Gas Inventory

What Is a Greenhouse Gas Inventory?

A greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory is an accounting of the emissions which result from the different processes that support everyday life, measuring the amount of heat-trapping gases released by human activity within a defined area over the course of a year. By quantifying the community's emissions, we can identify key areas for improvement, track progress in reducing the city’s carbon footprint, and make informed decisions to address climate change at the local level.

Key definitions for this inventory include:

  • CO2e: This stands for carbon dioxide equivalent. There are various gasses that contribute to climate change; however, some contribute more to climate change than others. To make sure we’re comparing evenly, this analysis provides emissions data in terms of CO2e. The gases included in CO2e are primarily carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O).
  • MT: Emissions are presented in metric tons or MT, which is the international standard for reporting emissions. A metric ton is equal to 2,204.62 pounds.
  • Stationary Combustion: The onsite combustion of fuels to produce electricity or heat using equipment in a fixed location. This is primarily natural gas and heating oil.
  • Mobile Combustion: The combustion of fuels to power a moving vehicle, such as gasoline or diesel fuel in a car or truck.

Greenhouse Gas Inventory 2023

This analysis was provided to the City of Kettering as part of Power a Clean Future Ohio's no-cost technical assistance program and uses the US EPA's Local Greenhouse Gas Inventory Tool.

Community-Scale Key Findings

  • 57% of the City of Kettering’s emissions come from the residential sector, which is primarily driven by electricity and stationary energy combustion (such as natural gas for heating).
  • Within Kettering's significant residential sector, electricity consumption stands out as the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions, contributing 46% to the sector's total.
  • Within Kettering's commercial sector, electricity consumption is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 43% of the sector's total.
  • The industrial sector in Kettering is characterized by a significant reliance on electricity, which accounts for the vast majority of its greenhouse gas emissions at 72%. Stationary combustion contributes the next largest share at 22%.
circle graph showing emissions by sector, including residential, commercial, and industrial. The residential sector accounts for 57% of total city emissions

Emissions by Sector

circle graph showing residential emissions by source, with electricity being the greatest contributor at 46% of total residential emissions.

Residential Emissions

circle graph showing commercial emissions by source, with electricity being the greatest contributor at 43% of total commercial emissions.

Commercial Emissions

circle graph showing industrial emissions by source, with electricity being the greatest contributor at 72% of total industrial emissions.

Industrial Emissions

Government Operations Key Findings

  • Within Government Operations, the city’s fleet and fuel used to heat buildings makes up 73% of emissions.
  • The city’s fleet contributes to 38% of total government operations emissions. Fleet electrification could significantly reduce this.
  • Stationary energy consumption results in 35% of total emissions.

For the full Greenhouse Gas Inventory pdf or more information on this inventory, please contact our Sustainability Manager, Dawn Kirchner, at Dawn.Kirchner@ketteringoh.org or visit the Sustainability Office at the Kettering Government Center located at 3600 Shroyer Road.

Close window