☀️ Should you stick the washing on?
Let's take a sec to think about the carbon intensity of our electricity right now. Carbon intensity is an essential gauge of our power grid's environmental impact. It measures how much carbon dioxide (CO2) is emitted for every kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity generated.
🌍 Why does this matter?
Electricity from fossil fuels, like coal and natural gas, is high in carbon emissions. In contrast, renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, and hydro have a minimal carbon footprint - providing cleaner, greener energy. By choosing to run your washing machine (or doing other energy intensive activities) during times of low carbon intensity, you're opting for electricity that's better for the planet.
Current carbon intensity
37
gCO2/kWh
low
🔌 👀 Wondering when to power up?
Check out the chart below for a 24-hour forecast of carbon intensity in your selected region. It's your handy guide to finding the greenest times for using electricity!
Current Region
England
34
low
11:30
32
low
12:00
32
low
12:30
36
low
13:00
39
low
13:30
42
low
14:00
39
low
14:30
41
low
15:00
46
low
15:30
45
low
16:00
48
low
16:30
56
low
17:00
57
low
17:30
61
low
18:00
72
low
18:30
78
low
19:00
80
low
19:30
88
low
20:00
91
low
20:30
91
low
21:00
88
low
21:30
79
low
22:00
72
low
22:30
70
low
23:00
70
low
23:30
72
low
00:00
72
low
00:30
72
low
01:00
71
low
01:30
73
low
02:00
73
low
02:30
72
low
03:00
71
low
03:30
74
low
04:00
72
low
04:30
69
low
05:00
69
low
05:30
64
low
06:00
58
low
06:30
52
low
07:00
48
low
07:30
42
low
08:00
40
low
08:30
39
low
09:00
37
low
09:30
37
low
10:00
37
low
10:30
37
low
11:00