Long Island Power Authority
The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), headquartered in Uniondale, New York, is a leading provider of electric utility services in the United States. Established in 1986, LIPA serves over 1.1 million customers across Long Island and the Rockaways, playing a crucial role in the region's energy landscape. As a public power authority, LIPA focuses on delivering reliable electricity while promoting sustainability and energy efficiency. Its core services include electricity generation, transmission, and distribution, with a commitment to renewable energy initiatives that set it apart in the industry. LIPA has achieved significant milestones, including the integration of solar and wind energy into its grid, positioning itself as a pioneer in clean energy solutions. With a strong market presence, LIPA continues to innovate, ensuring a resilient and environmentally responsible energy future for its customers.
DitchCarbon Score
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Long Island Power Authority's score of 15 is higher than 71% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Long Island Power Authority's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 38,949,353,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 15,176,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,667,899,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight increase in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2010, which recorded about 36,107,459,000 kg CO2e. LIPA has disclosed emissions across all three scopes, indicating a comprehensive approach to tracking its carbon footprint. However, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives documented in their climate commitments. The authority's emissions per dollar of gross regional product have shown a decrease from 0.27 in 2010 to 0.23 in 2020, suggesting an improvement in efficiency despite the overall emissions levels. LIPA's commitment to addressing climate change remains evident, although further details on specific reduction strategies or pledges are not available at this time.
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| 2010 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 36,107,459,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 15,176,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,667,899,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Long Island Power Authority is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
