README.md

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license: cc-by-4.0
task_categories:
- other
language:
- en
tags:
- emissions
- greenhouse-gas
- australia
- carbon
- electricity
- gas
- environmental
size_categories:
- n<1K
---

# National Greenhouse Accounts Factors 2024 (Australia)

This dataset contains Australian greenhouse gas emission factors for electricity and gas consumption, structured in JSON format for easy programmatic access. The data is derived from the official Australian Government publication.

## Dataset Description

The dataset includes emission factors used to calculate greenhouse gas emissions from:
- **Electricity consumption** by state/territory (Scope 2 and Scope 3)
- **Gas consumption** by state/territory (Scope 1 and Scope 3)

These factors are essential for organizations conducting greenhouse gas accounting in accordance with Australian standards and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme.

## Data Structure

### Electricity Factors
- **ef2_kg_per_kwh**: Scope 2 emission factor (kg CO2-e per kWh)
- **ef3_kg_per_kwh**: Scope 3 emission factor (kg CO2-e per kWh)

Available for:
- New South Wales & ACT
- Victoria
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Western Australia (SWIS and NWIS)
- Tasmania
- Northern Territory (DKIS)
- National Average

### Gas Factors
- **scope1_combined_kg_per_gj**: Combined Scope 1 emission factor (kg CO2-e per GJ)
- **scope3_kg_per_gj**: Scope 3 emission factors by metro/non-metro regions (kg CO2-e per GJ)

Available for all Australian states and territories with metro/non-metro distinctions where applicable.

## Usage Example

```python
import json
from datasets import load_dataset

# Load via Hugging Face datasets
dataset = load_dataset("your-username/national-greenhouse-accounts-factors-2024")

# Or load JSON directly
with open('emissions_factors_nga_2024.json', 'r') as f:
    factors = json.load(f)

# Get electricity emission factor for NSW
nsw_scope2 = factors['electricity']['states']['New South Wales & ACT']['ef2_kg_per_kwh']
print(f"NSW Scope 2 electricity factor: {nsw_scope2} kg CO2-e/kWh")

# Get gas emission factor for Victoria metro
vic_gas_scope3 = factors['gas']['states']['Victoria']['scope3_kg_per_gj']['metro']
print(f"Victoria metro gas Scope 3 factor: {vic_gas_scope3} kg CO2-e/GJ")
```

## Data Quality and Verification

- **Accurate**: Values extracted directly from official government publication
- **Structured**: Organized in logical JSON hierarchy for easy access
- **Complete**: Includes all emission factors from the 2024 publication
- **Unmodified**: Original values preserved exactly as published

## Source and Attribution

**Original Source**: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), "National Greenhouse Accounts Factors 2024", Commonwealth of Australia.

**Official Publication**: [National Greenhouse Accounts Factors 2024](https://www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-change/policy/national-greenhouse-accounts)

## License

This dataset is made available under **Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)**, consistent with Australian Government open data practices.

When using this data, please provide attribution to both:
1. The original government source (DCCEEW)
2. This structured dataset

## Important Notes

**For Authoritative Reference**: Always consult the official PDF publication for the most authoritative values and detailed methodology.

**Reporting Compliance**: If using for official NGER reporting or similar compliance purposes, verify factors against the current official publication.

**Currency**: This dataset reflects the 2024 factors. Check for updated publications for the most current factors.

## Use Cases

This dataset is valuable for:
- Greenhouse gas emissions calculators
- Carbon footprint applications
- Environmental reporting tools
- Research and analysis
- Corporate sustainability reporting
- Life cycle assessment (LCA) studies

## File Format

- **Format**: JSON
- **Encoding**: UTF-8
- **Size**: ~2.5 KB
- **Structure**: Nested objects with state/territory hierarchy

## Citation

If you use this dataset in your research or applications, please cite:

```
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). (2024). 
National Greenhouse Accounts Factors 2024. Commonwealth of Australia.
Available via Hugging Face Datasets.
```

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*This dataset is provided for convenience and research purposes. Values have been extracted and structured but not modified from the original government publication.*