Energy Infrastructure Maps
Below are several example map services that illustrate the geographic distribution of energy resources, energy supply & demand, and infrastructure in the United States.
About U.S. Natural Gas Pipelines
Application for viewing natural gas pipelines, vulnerabilities, and disruptions. Contributors: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Energy Expenditure per Person per State
Map application of estimated costs for energy and transportation in the United States. Contributors: U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Energy Information Administration
Energy Production by State
Energy production by state in 2012. Contributors: U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Energy Information Administration State Energy Data Systems
Existing Hydropower Assets
HydroSource is an integrated energy, water, and ecosystem research effort for efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly hydroelectricity generation. This Interactive National Hydropower Map provides information on operational hydropower plants in the U.S. Contributors: U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Natural Gas Exploration, Resources, Reserves and Production
Map portal of historical oil and natural gas drilling sites as well as major shale plays in the contiguous U.S. Contributors: U.S. Energy Information Administration
Non-powered Dam Resource Assessment (HydroSource)
Map of non-powered dams in the U.S. with potential capacity greater than one megawatt, provided by HydroSource. The map includes the potential capacity of each dam along with streamflow and runoff information. Contributors: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Nuclear Materials Facilities
Map of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated fuel cycle and uranium recovery facilities in Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming. Contributors: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Operating Nuclear Power Reactors
Map of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulated nuclear reactors operating in the U.S. Contributors: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
POWER Data Access Viewer
Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resource (POWER) Solar and meteorological data sets from NASA research for support of renewable energy, building energy efficiency and agricultural needs. Contributors: NASA
Regional Climate Vulnerabilities and Resilience Solutions
Regional Climate Vulnerabilities and Resilience Solutions Interactive map that illustrates how climate change has the potential to disrupt U.S. energy systems. Contributors: U.S. Department of Energy
Residential Energy Demand Temperature Index (REDTI)
The Residential Energy Demand Temperature Index (REDTI) is based on a weighted population of heating and cooling degree days in response to energy demand in residential areas. Contributors: NOAA NCEI, U.S. Department of Commerce
Solar Energy in United States
The Solar Resource Maps and Data provide annual and monthly average solar information, such as normal irradiance and global horizontal irradiance. Contributors: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) Solar Projects Map
Web mapping service for viewing SETO solar technologies projects dating back to 2007. Contributors: U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Total Renewable Energy Potential on Federal Lands by County
Map of Total Renewable Energy Potential on Federal Lands by County. Contributors: U.S. Department of Energy, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Wind Energy Technologies Office Projects Map
Web mapping service that allows users to navigate through the Office’s Research and Development portfolio for information on wind energy technologies. Contributors: U.S. Department of Energy
