Data

The Energy Zones Mapping Tool currently includes the 407 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
		Federal Land (Surface Management Agency)	Cadastre	Bureau of Land Management
		Abstract: The Surface Management Agency (SMA) Geographic Information System (GIS) dataset depicts Federal land for the United States and classifies this land by its active Federal surface managing agency. Metadata File Publication Date: October 2023 - Data last updated: 2023-11-30
		Public Land Survey System - Townships	Cadastre	Bureau of Land Management
		Abstract: Depicts Public Land Survey System Townships. Metadata File Publication Date: September 2023 - Data last updated: 2024-01-08
		Public Land Survey System - Sections	Cadastre	Bureau of Land Management
		Abstract: Depicts Public Land Survey System Sections. Metadata File Publication Date: September 2023 - Data last updated: 2024-01-08
		Forest Service Jurisdiction	Cadastre	Forest Service
		Abstract: Depicts cadastral land parcels administered by the U.S. Forest Service with their associated Forest Service unit name and type. Metadata File Publication Date: December 2023 - Data last updated: 2024-01-25
		Atlantic OCS Wind Energy Area	Climate	Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
		Abstract: Wind planning areas are offshore locations that appear most suitable for wind energy development. Metadata File Publication Date: September 2013 - Data last updated: 2014-04-02
		Cooling Degree Days - Higher Emissions (2070-2099)	Climate	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; et al.
		Abstract: This raster dataset displays the average of cooling degree days projections from several climate models for the higher emissions (A2) scenario, for the period of 2070-2099, relative to 1971-1999. Cooling degree days are defined as the number of degrees that a day’s average temperature is above 65ºF. Metadata File Publication Date: November 2013 - Data last updated: 2015-03-23
		Cooling Degree Days - Higher Emissions (2021-2050)	Climate	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; et al.
		Abstract: This raster dataset displays the average of cooling degree days projections from several climate models for the higher emissions (A2) scenario, for the period of 2021-2050, relative to 1971-1999. Cooling degree days are defined as the number of degrees that a day’s average temperature is above 65ºF. Metadata File Publication Date: November 2013 - Data last updated: 2015-03-23
		River Temperature Model (NE)	Climate	City University of New York
		Abstract: This dataset depicts modeling results from the Water Balance Model-Thermoelectric Power & Thermal Pollution Model (WBM-TP2M) for the northeast U.S. Together, these models incorporate climate, hydrology, river network dynamics and multi-plant impacts to quantify the following on a per power plant basis and at a regional scale: • Thermal pollution • Electricity generation • Water withdrawal and consumption • River temperatures and discharge • Power plant efficiency losses associated with changes in available cooling water and climate conditions Results here show monthly average temperature changes due to power plant thermal effluents for years 2000 – 2010 Rivers shown have a modeled average summertime discharge of 5 cubic meters/second and higher for the years 2000 – 2010. Temperature changes are given in degrees Celsius and results were computed at a daily time steps and a 5 km cell spatial resolution. Metadata File Publication Date: July 2015 - Data last updated: 2015-09-02
		Cooling Degree Days - Lower Emissions (2021-2050)	Climate	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; et al.
		Abstract: This raster dataset displays the average of cooling degree days projections from several climate models for the lower emissions (B1) scenario, for the period of 2021-2050, relative to 1971-1999. Cooling degree days are defined as the number of degrees that a day’s average temperature is above 65ºF. Metadata File Publication Date: November 2013 - Data last updated: 2015-03-23
		Cooling Degree Days - Lower Emissions (2070-2099)	Climate	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; et al.
		Abstract: This raster dataset displays the average of cooling degree days projections from several climate models for the lower emissions (B1) scenario, for the period of 2070-2099, relative to 1971-1999. Cooling degree days are defined as the number of degrees that a day’s average temperature is above 65ºF. Metadata File Publication Date: November 2013 - Data last updated: 2015-03-23
		Renewable Energy Leasing Area - New Jersey	Climate	Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
		Abstract: New Jersey Wind Energy Area (WEA) lease block area which will go up for auction November 9th, 2015. The New Jersey WEA will be auctioned as two leases (OCS-A 0498 and OCS-A 0499). Metadata File Publication Date: 2015 - Data last updated: 2015-10-21
		Projected Annual Temperature Change (2071-2099)	Climate	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; et al.
		Abstract: This raster dataset displays projected change in average annual surface air temperature for 2071-2099 relative to 1970-1999 for the lower emissions (B1) and higher emissions (A2) scenarios. Metadata File Publication Date: November 2013 - Data last updated: 2015-04-20
		Renewable Energy Leasing Area	Climate	Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
		Abstract: This layer displays active renewable energy leasing areas on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). Metadata File Publication Date: March 2016 - Data last updated: 2016-04-04
		Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) Modeled 95th Percentile Projections	Climate	Argonne National Laboratory
		Abstract: Depicts statistics for the Keetch-Byram Drought Index, (KBDI) which is used as a measure of wildfire risk, specifically the 95th percentile of the KBDI values for the historical period and the number of days exceeding the historical 95th percentile for the mid-century, and end-of-century periods, based on climate modeling results. Metadata File Publication Date: August 2021 - Data last updated: 2021-09-02
		Potential Wind Capacity - 80-m (Near-Future)	Climate	National Renewable Energy Laboratory
		Abstract: 80-Meter Hub Height (Near Future) Potential Wind Capacity Metadata File Publication Date: May 2015 - Data last updated: 2018-08-15