Data

The Energy Zones Mapping Tool currently includes the 408 Geographic Information System (GIS) data layers listed below. Over time, data layers will be added, updated, and removed. The GIS layers are compiled from a variety of sources for the purpose of screening-level analysis, and each has a limit to the scale, currency, and accuracy of the data.

Click any column header to sort on that column. Click the sign to view a short description of the data layer. Click on the metadata link in the table below to access metadata for each layer, and to learn more about the data quality and source. We make no warranty or representation, express or implied, as to the use, accuracy, or interpretation of the data accessible at this site.

	Thumbnail	Title	Category	Data Source	Resource
		Wave Energy - Power Density	Hydrography	National Renewable Energy Laboratory; et al.	Water
		Abstract: Wave Power Density from the Wave Energy Resource Assessment of the United States. Metadata File Publication Date: October 2011 - Data last updated: 2012-05-10
		Hydro Run of River Max Monthly Generation (1970 - 2015, May)	Hydrography	Argonne National Laboratory	Water
		Abstract: Depicts run-of-river (ROR) hydroelectric power plant sites in the U.S., attributed with descriptive information, and minimum and maximum power generation by month of year between 1970 and 2015. Symbolization shows the maximum monthly generation occurring between 1970 and 2015 in the month of May, which is the month with the highest overall generation. Metadata File Publication Date: December 2016 - Data last updated: 2016-12-22
		Wave Energy - Energy Period	Hydrography	National Renewable Energy Laboratory; et al.	Water
		Abstract: Wave Energy Period from the Wave Energy Assessment of the United States. Metadata File Publication Date: October 2011 - Data last updated: 2012-05-10
		100 Year Flood Zone	Hydrography	Federal Emergency Management Agency
		Abstract: The National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) data incorporates all Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map(DFIRM) databases published by FEMA, and any Letters Of Map Revision (LOMRs) that have been issued against those databases since their publication date. The DFIRM Database is the digital, geospatial version of the flood hazard information shown on the published paper Flood Insurance Rate Maps(FIRMs). Metadata File Publication Date: November 2020 - Data last updated: 2021-10-05
		Wave Energy - Significant Wave Height	Hydrography	National Renewable Energy Laboratory; et al.	Water
		Abstract: Significant Wave Height from the Wave Energy Resource Assessment of the United States. Metadata File Publication Date: October 2011 - Data last updated: 2012-05-10
		Water Availability - Brackish Groundwater	Hydrography	Sandia National Laboratories
		Abstract: This layer depicts estimated current and future consumptive water use, and supply/cost for fresh surface water, fresh groundwater, brackish groundwater and municipal wastewater, all at the 8-digit hydrologic unit level (HUC8). Metadata File Publication Date: September 2016 - Data last updated: 2022-06-08
		Surface Water Flow - NHDPlus Version 2	Hydrography	Horizon Systems Corporation; et al.
		Abstract: This data is a representation of stream and river water bodies derived from the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) and is symbolized by flow rate from gauge adjusted values from the USGS Extended Unit Runoff Method (EROM) table. Metadata File Publication Date: January 2012 - Data last updated: 2021-09-28
		Water Use - Future Consumption (2030)	Hydrography	Sandia National Laboratories
		Abstract: This layer depicts estimated current and future consumptive water use, and supply/cost for fresh surface water, fresh groundwater, brackish groundwater and municipal wastewater, all at the 8-digit hydrologic unit level (HUC8). Metadata File Publication Date: September 2016 - Data last updated: 2022-06-08
		Water Use - Change in Consumption (Current to 2030)	Hydrography	Sandia National Laboratories
		Abstract: This layer depicts estimated current and future consumptive water use, and supply/cost for fresh surface water, fresh groundwater, brackish groundwater and municipal wastewater, all at the 8-digit hydrologic unit level (HUC8). Metadata File Publication Date: September 2016 - Data last updated: 2022-06-08
		Wave Energy - Hindcast Direction	Hydrography	National Renewable Energy Laboratory; et al
		Abstract: This data represents Wave Hindcast Direction. Metadata File Publication Date: October 2011 - Data last updated: 2021-10-26
		Wave Energy - Water Depth	Hydrography	National Renewable Energy Laboratory; et al.	Water
		Abstract: Wave Depth Study from the Wave Energy Resource Assessment of the United States. Metadata File Publication Date: October 2011 - Data last updated: 2012-05-10
		Aquifer Water Risk	Hydrography	World Resources Institute
		Abstract: This layer depicts aquifer water risk (called aqueduct water risk by the authors) results from the World Resources Institute, including water withdrawals, (total amount of water abstracted from freshwater sources for human use) consumptive use (the portion of water that evaporates or is incorporated into a product), and water supply (total blue water from natural water discharge, and available blue water which accounts for withdrawals and consumptive use). Metadata File Publication Date: January 2013 - Data last updated: 2015-06-30
		Pumped Storage Pending Preliminary Permit	Hydrography	Federal Energy Regulatory Commission	Storage
		Abstract: Pending preliminary permits for pumped storage projects by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Preliminary permits are issued for up to three years, and do not authorize construction; rather, it maintains priority of application for a license (i.e., guaranteed first-to-file status) while the permittee studies the site and prepares to apply for a license. The permittee must submit periodic reports on the status of its studies. It is not necessary to obtain a permit in order to apply for or receive a license. Metadata File Publication Date: November 2011 - Data last updated: 2011-11-14
		Trends in Flood Magnitude - Negative	Hydrography	Peterson; et al. 2013
		Abstract: This dataset displays trend magnitude (triangle size) and direction (brown = decreasing trend) of annual flood magnitude from the 1920s through 2008. Metadata File Publication Date: November 2013 - Data last updated: 2015-05-01
		Water Area of Concern - Surface Water	Hydrography	Sandia National Laboratories
		Abstract: This layer depicts estimated current and future consumptive water use, and supply/cost for fresh surface water, fresh groundwater, brackish groundwater and municipal wastewater, all at the 8-digit hydrologic unit level (HUC8). Metadata File Publication Date: September 2016 - Data last updated: 2022-06-08