Energy Infrastructure Tools

Here users will find web-based tools and publicly accessible models to help understand, analyze, and assess vulnerabilities and resilience of the energy sector and critical infrastructure to climate variability, global climate change, and compounding stressors. Tools include interactive mapping applications as well as navigable libraries containing scientific and technical publications, additional datasets, or models. Please let us know if there are other tools that should be listed here.

Energy Resources | Energy Supply | Energy Demand | Energy Conversion | Energy Infrastructure | Energy Resilience |

• Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework : The Bioenergy Library contains hundreds of publications, data sets, and models specifically related to bioenergy production, distribution, delivery, and end use. Many of the Bioenergy Library publication records include abstracts and links to full-text content, while certain data sets can be added to and visualized on the KDF Map. Users also have the ability to comment on entries and share links with others via email and social networking sites.
• BioFuels Atlas : Built into Google Maps, BioEnergy Atlas includes two interactive maps, BioPower and BioFuels. These maps allow you to compare and analyze biomass feedstocks, biopower and biofuels data from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• BioPower Atlas : BioPower is an interactive map for comparing biomass feedstocks and biopower by location. This tool helps users select from and apply biomass data layers to a map as well as query and download biopower and feedstock data. The analysis function offers common conversion factors that allow users to determine the potential biopower production for a selected feedstock in a specific area.
• Geothermal Prospector : NREL developed Geothermal Prospector, a web-based geographic information system (GIS) application, to support resource assessment and data exploration for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office.
• HydroGIS Viewer : The HydroGIS Viewer is a geographic information system (GIS) web map service that allows registered users to view select key information from the NHAAP. Geospatial information that can be visualized through HydroGIS Viewer include: Geospatial distribution and characterization of existing hydropower plants, dams, and generators; Environmental mitigation layers; Geospatially summarized New Stream-reach Development (NSD) potential and environmental attributes from the ORNL NSD Resource Assessment; Geospatial distribution of Non-Powered Dam (NPD) potential from the ORNL NPD Resource Assessment; Streamflow and climate time series information; Geographic reference layers.
• Solar Roadmap : Map of the United States which contains the latest information about efforts underway and access comprehensive resources on local programs and activities by state.
• North American Atlas of Unconventional Hydrocarbon Sources : Interactive map/tool which allows users to visualize locations of unconventional hydrocarbon sources as well as production boundaries.
• U.S. Energy Mapping System : Interactive map with multiple layers on various aspects of U.S Energy infrastructure including energy conversion sites, transmission pathways, and various energy reserves.
• USGS Energy Data Finder : USGS Energy Data Finder allows one to find, map, and download GIS and tabular data, databases, geospatial web services (ArcGIS, WMS, KML).

• Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework : The Bioenergy Library contains hundreds of publications, data sets, and models specifically related to bioenergy production, distribution, delivery, and end use. Many of the Bioenergy Library publication records include abstracts and links to full-text content, while certain data sets can be added to and visualized on the KDF Map. Users also have the ability to comment on entries and share links with others via email and social networking sites.
• BioFuels Atlas : Built into Google Maps, BioEnergy Atlas includes two interactive maps, BioPower and BioFuels. These maps allow you to compare and analyze biomass feedstocks, biopower and biofuels data from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• BioPower Atlas : BioPower is an interactive map for comparing biomass feedstocks and biopower by location. This tool helps users select from and apply biomass data layers to a map as well as query and download biopower and feedstock data. The analysis function offers common conversion factors that allow users to determine the potential biopower production for a selected feedstock in a specific area.
• Geothermal Prospector : NREL developed Geothermal Prospector, a web-based geographic information system (GIS) application, to support resource assessment and data exploration for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office.
• HydroGIS Viewer : The HydroGIS Viewer is a geographic information system (GIS) web map service that allows registered users to view select key information from the NHAAP. Geospatial information that can be visualized through HydroGIS Viewer include: Geospatial distribution and characterization of existing hydropower plants, dams, and generators; Environmental mitigation layers; Geospatially summarized New Stream-reach Development (NSD) potential and environmental attributes from the ORNL NSD Resource Assessment; Geospatial distribution of Non-Powered Dam (NPD) potential from the ORNL NPD Resource Assessment; Streamflow and climate time series information; Geographic reference layers.
• Solar Roadmap : Map of the United States which contains the latest information about efforts underway and access comprehensive resources on local programs and activities by state.
• North American Atlas of Unconventional Hydrocarbon Sources : Interactive map/tool which allows users to visualize locations of unconventional hydrocarbon sources as well as production boundaries.
• U.S. Energy Mapping System : Interactive map with multiple layers on various aspects of U.S Energy infrastructure including energy conversion sites, transmission pathways, and various energy reserves.
• USGS Energy Data Finder : USGS Energy Data Finder allows one to find, map, and download GIS and tabular data, databases, geospatial web services (ArcGIS, WMS, KML).
• Owner Performance Requirements (OPR) : This Web-based tool allows owners to analyze a range of high-performance requirements (safety, security, energy conservation and renewal, environmental sustainability, durability, continuity of operations, and cost benefit) to meet their business case/model or mission. It helps owners evaluate the effects of changing goals and select the optimal envelope performance objectives for their proposed building.

• Owner Performance Requirements (OPR) : This Web-based tool allows owners to analyze a range of high-performance requirements (safety, security, energy conservation and renewal, environmental sustainability, durability, continuity of operations, and cost benefit) to meet their business case/model or mission. It helps owners evaluate the effects of changing goals and select the optimal envelope performance objectives for their proposed building.

• Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework : The Bioenergy Library contains hundreds of publications, data sets, and models specifically related to bioenergy production, distribution, delivery, and end use. Many of the Bioenergy Library publication records include abstracts and links to full-text content, while certain data sets can be added to and visualized on the KDF Map. Users also have the ability to comment on entries and share links with others via email and social networking sites.
• BioFuels Atlas : Built into Google Maps, BioEnergy Atlas includes two interactive maps, BioPower and BioFuels. These maps allow you to compare and analyze biomass feedstocks, biopower and biofuels data from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• BioPower Atlas : BioPower is an interactive map for comparing biomass feedstocks and biopower by location. This tool helps users select from and apply biomass data layers to a map as well as query and download biopower and feedstock data. The analysis function offers common conversion factors that allow users to determine the potential biopower production for a selected feedstock in a specific area.
• Geothermal Prospector : NREL developed Geothermal Prospector, a web-based geographic information system (GIS) application, to support resource assessment and data exploration for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office.
• HydroGIS Viewer : The HydroGIS Viewer is a geographic information system (GIS) web map service that allows registered users to view select key information from the NHAAP. Geospatial information that can be visualized through HydroGIS Viewer include: Geospatial distribution and characterization of existing hydropower plants, dams, and generators; Environmental mitigation layers; Geospatially summarized New Stream-reach Development (NSD) potential and environmental attributes from the ORNL NSD Resource Assessment; Geospatial distribution of Non-Powered Dam (NPD) potential from the ORNL NPD Resource Assessment; Streamflow and climate time series information; Geographic reference layers.
• Solar Roadmap : Map of the United States which contains the latest information about efforts underway and access comprehensive resources on local programs and activities by state.
• U.S. Energy Mapping System : Interactive map with multiple layers on various aspects of U.S Energy infrastructure including energy conversion sites, transmission pathways, and various energy reserves.

• Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework : The Bioenergy Library contains hundreds of publications, data sets, and models specifically related to bioenergy production, distribution, delivery, and end use. Many of the Bioenergy Library publication records include abstracts and links to full-text content, while certain data sets can be added to and visualized on the KDF Map. Users also have the ability to comment on entries and share links with others via email and social networking sites.
• BioFuels Atlas : Built into Google Maps, BioEnergy Atlas includes two interactive maps, BioPower and BioFuels. These maps allow you to compare and analyze biomass feedstocks, biopower and biofuels data from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
• BioPower Atlas : BioPower is an interactive map for comparing biomass feedstocks and biopower by location. This tool helps users select from and apply biomass data layers to a map as well as query and download biopower and feedstock data. The analysis function offers common conversion factors that allow users to determine the potential biopower production for a selected feedstock in a specific area.
• HydroGIS Viewer : The HydroGIS Viewer is a geographic information system (GIS) web map service that allows registered users to view select key information from the NHAAP. Geospatial information that can be visualized through HydroGIS Viewer include: Geospatial distribution and characterization of existing hydropower plants, dams, and generators; Environmental mitigation layers; Geospatially summarized New Stream-reach Development (NSD) potential and environmental attributes from the ORNL NSD Resource Assessment; Geospatial distribution of Non-Powered Dam (NPD) potential from the ORNL NPD Resource Assessment; Streamflow and climate time series information; Geographic reference layers.
• Solar Roadmap : Map of the United States which contains the latest information about efforts underway and access comprehensive resources on local programs and activities by state.
• U.S. Energy Mapping System : Interactive map with multiple layers on various aspects of U.S Energy infrastructure including energy conversion sites, transmission pathways, and various energy reserves.
• Owner Performance Requirements (OPR) : This Web-based tool allows owners to analyze a range of high-performance requirements (safety, security, energy conservation and renewal, environmental sustainability, durability, continuity of operations, and cost benefit) to meet their business case/model or mission. It helps owners evaluate the effects of changing goals and select the optimal envelope performance objectives for their proposed building.
• Energy infrastructure with real time storm information : EIA tracks and reports on selected significant storms that impact or could potentially impact energy infrastructure. See past historical events reported on right or real-time storm tracking with energy infrastructure maps below.
• Flood Vulnerability Assessment Map : Flood hazard information from FEMA has been combined with EIA’s energy infrastructure layers as a tool to help state, county, city, and private sector planners assess which key energy infrastructure assets are vulnerable to rising sea levels, storm surges, and flash flooding. Note that flood hazard layers must be zoomed-in to street level before they become visible. For a full set of energy infrastructure layers refer to the U.S. Energy Mapping System.

• U.S. Energy Mapping System : Interactive map with multiple layers on various aspects of U.S Energy infrastructure including energy conversion sites, transmission pathways, and various energy reserves.
• USGS Energy Data Finder : USGS Energy Data Finder allows one to find, map, and download GIS and tabular data, databases, geospatial web services (ArcGIS, WMS, KML).
• Energy infrastructure with real time storm information : EIA tracks and reports on selected significant storms that impact or could potentially impact energy infrastructure. See past historical events reported on right or real-time storm tracking with energy infrastructure maps below.
• Flood Vulnerability Assessment Map : Flood hazard information from FEMA has been combined with EIA’s energy infrastructure layers as a tool to help state, county, city, and private sector planners assess which key energy infrastructure assets are vulnerable to rising sea levels, storm surges, and flash flooding. Note that flood hazard layers must be zoomed-in to street level before they become visible. For a full set of energy infrastructure layers refer to the U.S. Energy Mapping System.

Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework

×

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy

Name: Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework

URL: https://bioenergykdf.net

Summary: The Bioenergy Library contains hundreds of publications, data sets, and models specifically related to bioenergy production, distribution, delivery, and end use. Many of the Bioenergy Library publication records include abstracts and links to full-text content, while certain data sets can be added to and visualized on the KDF Map. Users also have the ability to comment on entries and share links with others via email and social networking sites.

Preview:



Close

BioFuels Atlas

×

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy

Name: BioFuels Atlas

URL: http://maps.nrel.gov/biomass

Summary: Built into Google Maps, BioEnergy Atlas includes two interactive maps, BioPower and BioFuels. These maps allow you to compare and analyze biomass feedstocks, biopower and biofuels data from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Preview:



Close

BioPower Atlas

×

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy

Name: BioPower Atlas

URL: http://maps.nrel.gov/biopower

Summary: BioPower is an interactive map for comparing biomass feedstocks and biopower by location. This tool helps users select from and apply biomass data layers to a map as well as query and download biopower and feedstock data. The analysis function offers common conversion factors that allow users to determine the potential biopower production for a selected feedstock in a specific area.

Preview:



Close

Geothermal Prospector

×

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy

Name: Geothermal Prospector

URL: https://maps.nrel.gov/geothermal-prospector/?aL=AyQ4yd%255Bv%255D%3Dt%26nBy5Q_%255Bv%255D%3Dt%26nBy5Q_%255Bd%255D%3D1&bL=clight&cE=0&lR=0&mC=40.21244%2C-91.625976&zL=4

Summary: NREL developed Geothermal Prospector, a web-based geographic information system (GIS) application, to support resource assessment and data exploration for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office.

Preview:



Close

HydroGIS Viewer

×

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy

Name: HydroGIS Viewer

URL: http://nhaap.ornl.gov/content/hydrogis-0

Summary: The HydroGIS Viewer is a geographic information system (GIS) web map service that allows registered users to view select key information from the NHAAP. Geospatial information that can be visualized through HydroGIS Viewer include: Geospatial distribution and characterization of existing hydropower plants, dams, and generators; Environmental mitigation layers; Geospatially summarized New Stream-reach Development (NSD) potential and environmental attributes from the ORNL NSD Resource Assessment; Geospatial distribution of Non-Powered Dam (NPD) potential from the ORNL NPD Resource Assessment; Streamflow and climate time series information; Geographic reference layers.

Preview:



Close

Solar Roadmap

×

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy

Name: Solar Roadmap

URL: http://my.solarroadmap.com/national

Summary: Map of the United States which contains the latest information about efforts underway and access comprehensive resources on local programs and activities by state.

Preview:



Close

North American Atlas of Unconventional Hydrocarbon Sources

×

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy

Name: North American Atlas of Unconventional Hydrocarbon Sources

URL: http://www.unconventionalenergyresources.com/

Summary: Interactive map/tool which allows users to visualize locations of unconventional hydrocarbon sources as well as production boundaries.

Preview:



Close

U.S. Energy Mapping System

×

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy

Name: U.S. Energy Mapping System

URL: http://www.eia.gov/state/maps.cfm?src=home-f3

Summary: Interactive map with multiple layers on various aspects of U.S Energy infrastructure including energy conversion sites, transmission pathways, and various energy reserves.

Preview:



Close

USGS Energy Data Finder

×

Sponsor: USGS

Name: USGS Energy Data Finder

URL: http://energy.usgs.gov/Tools/EnergyDataFinderSplash.aspx

Summary: The Energy Data Finder allows users to search or browse through a range of energy resources data for the United States and subsequently map or download selected data.

How it works: The user launches the tool in her web browser and enters search terms of interest. Alternatively, the user can select the browse tab to explore the full set of accessible data holdings. Once selected, data can be viewed, downloaded or shared. Details on the data including metadata are also accessible.

Application: The tool can be used to find and access data assets including databases and applications relevant to understanding U.S. energy resources.

Preview:



Close

Owner Performance Requirements (OPR)

×

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Name: Owner Performance Requirements

URL: http://www.dhs.gov/owner-performance-requirements-opr-tool

Summary: This Web-based tool allows owners to analyze a range of high-performance requirements (safety, security, energy conservation and renewal, environmental sustainability, durability, continuity of operations, and cost benefit) to meet their business case/model or mission. It helps owners evaluate the effects of changing goals and select the optimal envelope performance objectives for their proposed building.

Preview:



Close

Energy infrastructure with real time storm information

×

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy

Name: Energy infrastructure with real time storm information

URL: http://www.eia.gov/special/disruptions/

Summary: EIA tracks and reports on selected significant storms that impact or could potentially impact energy infrastructure. See past historical events reported on right or real-time storm tracking with energy infrastructure maps below.

Preview:



Close

Flood Vulnerability Assessment Map

×

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Energy

Name: Flood Vulnerability Assessment Map

URL: http://www.eia.gov/special/floodhazard/

Summary: Flood hazard information from FEMA has been combined with EIA’s energy infrastructure layers as a tool to help state, county, city, and private sector planners assess which key energy infrastructure assets are vulnerable to rising sea levels, storm surges, and flash flooding. Note that flood hazard layers must be zoomed-in to street level before they become visible. For a full set of energy infrastructure layers refer to the U.S. Energy Mapping System.

Preview:



Close