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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Carbon Intensity Carbon Intensity The term 'Carbon Intensity' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' The amount of carbon by weight emitted per unit of energy consumed. A common measure of carbon intensity is weight of carbon per British thermal unit (Btu) of energy. When there is only one fossil fuel under consideration, the carbon intensity and the emissions coefficient are identical. When there are several fuels, carbon intensity is based on their combined emissions coefficients weighted by their energy consumption levels. Also see Emissions coefficient and Carbon output rate'. The term 'Carbon Intensity' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'The amount of carbon by weight emitted per unit of energy consumed. A common measure of carbon intensity is weight of carbon per British thermal unit (Btu) of energy. When there is only one fossil fuel under consideration, the carbon intensity and the emissions coefficient are identical. When there are several fuels, carbon intensity is based on their combined emissions coefficients weighted by their energy consumption levels'. Previous 5 Terms: Carbon dioxide (CO2) Carbon Dioxide Equivalent carbon dioxide fertilization carbon dioxide reference gas carbon flux Next 5 Terms: carbon isotope ratio Carbon nanotube (CNT) Carbon output rate carbon pool Carbon sequestration About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.