Carbon Interface vs National Grid ESO
Both are solid Environment APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Carbon Interface
API to calculate carbon (C02) emissions estimates for common C02 emitting activities
National Grid ESO
Open data from Great Britain’s Electricity System Operator
Carbon Interface
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
National Grid ESO
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Carbon Interface | National Grid ESO |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
National Grid ESO is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Carbon Interface works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.