Updated
The grid on a map
Carbon intensity across Britain's 14 distribution regions, with the power crossing each interconnector.
At 20:49 GMT on 7 November 2026, the cleanest electricity in Great Britain was in North Scotland at 0 gCO₂/kWh, and the most carbon-intensive was in South West England at 393 gCO₂/kWh. These are forecasts for the current half hour.
- Very low
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- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Figures are gCO₂/kWh, forecast for the current half hour. Arrows point the way the power is flowing; thicker means closer to the cable's capacity. Cable positions are approximate.
Boundaries: NESO GB DNO licence areas, simplified. Supported by National Energy SO Open Data.
Every region, cleanest first
| Region | gCO₂/kWh | Band |
|---|---|---|
| North Scotland | 0 | Very low |
| South Scotland | 0 | Very low |
| North East England | 2 | Very low |
| North West England | 62 | Low |
| North Wales & Merseyside | 124 | Moderate |
| Yorkshire | 183 | High |
| East England | 278 | Very high |
| West Midlands | 306 | Very high |
| London | 317 | Very high |
| East Midlands | 320 | Very high |
| South East England | 330 | Very high |
| South England | 347 | Very high |
| South Wales | 393 | Very high |
| South West England | 393 | Very high |
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Common questions
What are the regions on this map?
They're the areas served by Britain's 14 distribution networks, the companies that run the local wires. They aren't energy suppliers, and you can't choose yours.
Why is the north often greener than the south?
Scotland and the north have plenty of wind and relatively little demand. Further south, more of the power comes from gas and imports.
What do the arrows show?
Power moving through the subsea cables to and from Britain's neighbours. An arrow pointing at the coast is an import, and a thicker one means the cable is closer to full capacity. Their positions are approximate.