The whole statistical basis of quality engineering was imported from America in the 1950s.

ECONOMIST: The land of disappointments

The engineering and statistical tools exist, from probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) to meta-data analytics.

FORBES: New York, Black Swans, Blackouts and Anti-Fragile Grids

For plants that don't report emissions, the site relies on industry sources, precise engineering and fuel specifications and statistical models, to estimate CO2 releases.

NPR: Web Site Tracks Carbon Emission Sources