Unified Metrics Library - Energy Consumption

Helper question

How much energy did the company consume during the period?

Unit

kWh

Description

The scope of energy consumption includes energy from all sources, including energy purchased from sources external to the entity and energy produced by the entity itself (self-generated). For example, direct fuel usage, purchased electricity, and heating, cooling, and steam energy are all included within the scope of energy consumption.

Computation

`"Total energy consumption" =`
`"Non-renewable fuel consumed"`
`+ "Renewable fuel consumed"`
`+ "Electricity, heating, cooling," `
` "and steam purchased for consumption"`
`+ "Self-generated electricity, heating, cooling, "`
` "and steam, which are not consumed"`
`- "Electricity, heating, cooling, and steam sold"`

Sources

Examples

50000 kWh