☀️ 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
154
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
165
moderate
20:30
162
moderate
21:00
161
moderate
21:30
161
moderate
22:00
155
moderate
22:30
150
moderate
23:00
150
moderate
23:30
143
moderate
00:00
140
moderate
00:30
133
moderate
01:00
129
moderate
01:30
124
moderate
02:00
124
moderate
02:30
122
moderate
03:00
120
moderate
03:30
117
moderate
04:00
115
moderate
04:30
116
moderate
05:00
119
moderate
05:30
121
moderate
06:00
122
moderate
06:30
127
moderate
07:00
122
moderate
07:30
113
moderate
08:00
111
moderate
08:30
109
moderate
09:00
104
moderate
09:30
99
moderate
10:00
96
moderate
10:30
89
low
11:00
85
low
11:30
84
low
12:00
85
low
12:30
85
low
13:00
87
low
13:30
88
low
14:00
92
moderate
14:30
97
moderate
15:00
91
moderate
15:30
89
low
16:00
91
moderate
16:30
102
moderate
17:00
99
moderate
17:30
102
moderate
18:00
104
moderate
18:30
99
moderate
19:00
91
moderate
19:30
91
moderate
20:00