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Explore data, models, and tools  that help  state, local, and Tribal governments make informed decisions about energy policy, planning, and projects.

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NameType(s)DescriptionGeographic Area(s)TechnologyPublicly AvailableHidden Metadata
ATB: Annual Technology BaselineDataCost and performance projections for energy technologies and transportationSite-specific, state, nationalBattery storage, coal, geothermal, hydropower, natural gas, nuclear, PV, concentrating solar power, wind CheckedCSP, photovoltaics
CambiumData setsHourly emission, cost, and operational data for modeled futures of the U.S. electric sector State, nationalBattery storage, biomass, coal, concentrating solar power, geothermal, hydropower, natural gas, nuclear, PV, oil-gas-steam, pumped hydro storage, wind CheckedCSP, photovoltaics
ComStockData sets, toolsHighly granular modeling of the U.S. commercial building stockPublic use microdata areas, stateCommercial building efficiencyCheckedPUMAs
Engage Energy Modeling ToolEnergy system production cost and capacity expansion modelingLocal, state, national, internationalNationalSupply and storage technologies with various demand, transmission, and conversion inputs Checked 
Equitable Energy Investment Prioritization Data SetData setCompiles metrics related to energy justice, environmental justice, and renewable energy deployment potential CountyGeothermal, hydropower PV, windCheckedphotovoltaics
JEDI: Jobs & Economic Development Impact ModelsModels, toolsEstimate economic impacts and job creation potential of power generation and fuel production Site-specific, stateCoal, concentrating solar power , geothermal, marine, hydrokinetic, natural gasCheckedCSP
Open Energy InformationData, toolsEnergy information and data via geographic discovery, visualizations and apps, and topic-oriented gateways Site-specific, state, national, internationalFossil fuels, renewable energyCheckedOpenEI
PRAS: Probalistic Resource Adequacy SuiteToolsAnalysis of the resource adequacy of bulk power systemsRegional, continentalElectric power systemsChecked 
HEM: Holistic Electricity ModelStakeholder-centric electricity systems modelPV, Electric power systems and componentsNA Checked 
PR-DRIFT: Puerto Rico Demand Response Impact and Forecast ToolToolEstimate potential impacts to the load profile of demand response, energy efficiency, variable renewable energy, and storage adoption in Puerto Rico Site-specificEnergy efficiency, renewable energyChecked 
PREESAT: Puerto Rico Energy Efficiency Scenario Analysis ToolToolEstimate long-term total electricity consumption impact in Puerto Rico's residential, commercial, and industrial sectors Site-specificEnergy efficiencyChecked 
PVWatts CalculatorModel, toolEnergy and cost performance estimates of PV installationsSite-specificPVCheckedphotovoltaics
ReEDS: Regional Energy Deployment SystemModelGeneration and transmission simulations within the bulk power system through 2050RegionalFossil fuels, nuclear, renewable energyChecked 
REopt: Renewable Energy Integration and Optimization ToolToolEvaluation of renewable energy technology economic viability and optimal size; estimate of system sustainability during grid outage Site-specific, state, national, internationalBattery storage, chilled water storage, combined heat and power, geothermal heat pump, PV, wind Checkedphotovoltaics, CHP, GHP>
ResStock Analysis ToolToolModeling and simulation of U.S. housing stock to identify efficient home improvementsPublic use microdata areas, stateResidential building efficiencyCheckedPUMAs
reV: The Renewable Energy Potential ModelModel, toolCalculation of renewable energy capacity, generation, and cost based on geospatial intersection with grid infrastructure and land-use characteristics Site-specific, state, national, and internationalConcentrating solar power, PV, windCheckedCSP, photovoltaics
RPM: Resource Planning ModelModelCapacity expansion modeling and production cost simulations to determine the solution with the lowest cost State, nationalPV, wind photovoltaics
SAM: System Advisor ModelModelFinancial models and simulations of the performance of renewable energy systemsSite-specific, state, nationalBattery storage, biomass, concentrating solar power, geothermal, marine, PV, windCheckedCSP, photovoltaics
SLOPE: State and Local Planning for EnergyData, toolScenario planner for comparisons of future energy, costs, and emissions; data viewer for city, county, state renewables, efficiency, and transportation County, stateFossil fuels, renewable energy, sustainable transportationChecked 
Standard Scenarios Viewer and Data DownloaderData, modelU.S. power sector scenarios considering a variety of factorsNationalBattery storage, concentrating solar power, geothermal, hydropower, nuclear, PV, windCheckedCSP, photovoltaics
TEMPO: Transportation Energy & Mobility Pathway OptionsModelModeling of future pathways related to the transportation system at hourly temporal resolutions; estimate affordability and infrastructure use impacts; assess energy use and emissions implications County, stateTransportation  
Tribal Energy AtlasToolMap of renewable energy resource potential and installed energy on Tribal lands; data on infrastructure, environment, energy efficiency, and electricity and natural gas prices County, federal lands, state, Tribal landsBiomass, biomethane, geothermal, hydropower, PV, and windCheckedphotovoltaics
U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data CenterData, toolsInformation, data, and tools to help fleets and other transportation decision makers find ways to reduce petroleum consumption Site-specific, stateSustainable transportationCheckedAFDC
U.S. Department of Energy Low-Income Energy Affordability ToolData, toolData, maps, and graphs for understanding housing and energy characteristics for low- and moderate-income households Site-specific, state, nationalCoal, fuel oil, natural gas, wood, PVCheckedLEAD, LMI, photovoltaics
U.S. Department of Energy WINDExchangeData, toolMaps of wind resources and installed wind capacity, and location-specific information; educational resources to support community wind energy projects Site-specific, stateWindChecked 

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Last Updated March 25, 2025