In connection with its new carbonless/ low carbon energy initiative called BP Alternative Energy, BP this week launched an interactive calculator that allows families to understand the environmental impacts of their energy use.

The calculator uses a profile of your household’s energy use, use of green technologies and your transportation use to estimate the amount of carbon dioxide emitted in one year.

The average U.S. household emits 19 tons of CO2 a year.

12/9/2005