You can find answers here to a range of questions about the information provided by the Carbon Tracer and what this means. We have also included some descriptions about how the App and website actually work, the data behind the systems, and how they deliver the results that you can see.
Most of the FAQs have been designed to be brief and to the point, however for those who have a deeper interest, we have also included some more technical explanations.
What is Carbon Intensity?
How should I use this app?I pay for a green energy tariff - how come this app tells me my energy isn’t from 100% renewable sources?!Is nuclear energy recognised as being green in this app?What does the green / yellow / red banding mean?Why is my local energy always red / amber / green?!I have solar panels on my roof – are these taken into consideration in the app?Who helped to make this application?What is the 'National Grid area' and why aren't I in it?Why does the app sometimes report renewables are good when local solar and wind are showing lowsWhat is the area drawn on the map when I select my location?Which appliances use the most energy?How does the app do the forecasting and historical displays?How do I read the Today screen?How does the App work?How do I use the carbon API?Carbon Tracer - News Blog