How do I find the largest emitter in my state?

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This page provides step-by-step instructions for finding the largest emitter in a particular state.

Step 1. Go to FLIGHT

When you first enter the Facility Level Information on Greenhouse Gases Tool (FLIGHT), you will be presented with two search options:

  1. View all U.S. Facility Data by map
  2. View Facilities in your State

Map View Main Screen

Step 2. Select the Main Filter Button

To open the main filters, select the Main Filter button located at the upper left-hand corner of the Map View.

Map View Main Filter Button

 
Step 3. Select a state

Use the "Select State" search option to choose a state from the drop-down menu.

Map View Choose State
 
Step 4. Apply Search

Use the "Apply Search" button.

Map View Apply Search Button
 
Step 5. Switch from Map View to List view (by facility)

Click the "List" button in the upper right-hand corner.

List View Switch From Map View Button
Step 6. Identify the largest emitter

Click the total reported emissions column header to sort the list. Clicking it once will sort from smallest to largest, a second time will sort from largest to smallest. The facility at the top of list is the largest emitter in the selected state.

Total Reported Emissions Button

To view additional details for a facility, simply click the name of the facility in the left most column. 

Facility Name Button

Then click on the facility in the listing below.

Alabama's Largest Emission Emitter