☀️ 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
118
gCO2/kWh
moderate
🔌 👀 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
128
moderate
01:30
125
moderate
02:00
140
moderate
02:30
143
moderate
03:00
142
moderate
03:30
154
moderate
04:00
161
moderate
04:30
181
high
05:00
214
high
05:30
230
very high
06:00
253
very high
06:30
269
very high
07:00
273
very high
07:30
271
very high
08:00
266
very high
08:30
262
very high
09:00
257
very high
09:30
252
very high
10:00
244
very high
10:30
236
very high
11:00
235
very high
11:30
229
high
12:00
220
high
12:30
219
high
13:00
217
high
13:30
215
high
14:00
216
high
14:30
209
high
15:00
210
high
15:30
214
high
16:00
210
high
16:30
210
high
17:00
206
high
17:30
199
high
18:00
192
high
18:30
161
moderate
19:00
153
moderate
19:30
139
moderate
20:00
127
moderate
20:30
100
moderate
21:00
92
moderate
21:30
81
low
22:00
72
low
22:30
69
low
23:00
67
low
23:30
68
low
00:00
67
low
00:30
65
low
01:00