UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs| Source | Data | Guide |
The MacKay Carbon Calculator is a tool designed to help users understand and predict future energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the UK. It allows users to make choices about various factors affecting decarbonization, such as how homes are heated and electricity is generated. This tool, an updated version of the UK 2050 Calculator, offers two online versions: My2050 with 15 levers and the more detailed MacKay Carbon Calculator with 45 levers, available in both 2050 and 2100 modes. Additionally, a comprehensive Excel® model with 160 levers can be downloaded for more in-depth analysis. This user guide specifically covers the online version of the MacKay Carbon Calculator, providing instructions and information on its usage.
