Data

The Energy Zones Mapping Tool currently includes the 371 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
		Wastewater Treatment Facility	Utilities	Environmental Protection Agency	Biomass
		Abstract: Layer displays the location of wastewater treatment facilities in the United States and their capacity. Metadata File Publication Date: December 2006 - Data last updated: 2012-04-04
		Conventional Crops 2022	Flora	Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework	Biomass
		Abstract: This layer displays Conventional Crops for the year 2022 as reported from the Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework. Metadata File Publication Date: 2011 - Data last updated: 2012-03-02
		Secondary Agriculture Residue 2012	Flora	Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework	Biomass
		Abstract: This layer displays Secondary Agriculture Residue for the year 2012 as reported from the Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework. Metadata File Publication Date: 2011 - Data last updated: 2012-03-02
		Under Construction Landfill Methane Project	Environmental Hazards	Environmental Protection Agency	Biomass
		Abstract: This layer displays the current under construction landfill gas projects in the United States. Metadata File Publication Date: July 2012 - Data last updated: 2012-07-06
		Conventional Crops 2012	Flora	Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework	Biomass
		Abstract: This layer displays Conventional Crops for the year 2012 as reported from the Bioenergy Knowledge Discovery Framework. Metadata File Publication Date: 2011 - Data last updated: 2012-03-02
		Mineral Resource	Land Status	Geological Survey	Coal
		Abstract: Mineral resource occurrence data covering the world, most thoroughly within the U.S. This database contains the records previously provided in the Mineral Resource Data System (MRDS) of USGS and the Mineral Availability System/Mineral Industry Locator System (MAS/MILS) originated in the U.S. Bureau of Mines, which is now part of USGS. Metadata File Publication Date: 2005 - Data last updated: 2011-07-20
		Coal Basins, Region, and Field	Geology	Geological Survey	Coal
		Abstract: This data set shows the coal fields of Alaska and the conterminous United States. Metadata File Publication Date: February 2012 - Data last updated: 2021-09-28
		Geopressure Energy Potential - Plan 2	Geology	National Renewable Energy Laboratory	Geothermal
		Abstract: Plan 2 - Geopressurized resource data from USGS 1978 Circular, "Assessment of Geothermal Resources of the United States." Layer represents producible energy over 30 years in MWe/km^2 with a 2.6% recovery factor from total thermal energy. Metadata File Publication Date: 1978 - Data last updated: 2012-08-11
		Geopressure Energy Potential - Plan 3	Geology	National Renewable Energy Laboratory	Geothermal
		Abstract: Plan 3 - Geopressurized resource data from USGS 1978 Circular, "Assessment of Geothermal Resources of the United States." Layer represents producible energy over 30 years in MWe/km^2 with a 0.25% recovery factor from total thermal energy. Metadata File Publication Date: 1978 - Data last updated: 2012-08-11
		Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Platforms	Utilities	Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement	Natural Gas
		Abstract: Locations of structures at and beneath the water surface used for the purpose of exploration and resource extraction. Only platforms in federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) waters are included. A database of platforms and rigs is maintained by BSEE. Metadata File Publication Date: October 2020 - Data last updated: 2020-10-21
		Natural Gas Compressor Station	Utilities	Homeland Infrastructure Foundation Level Database (HIFLD)	Natural Gas
		Abstract: This datae represents Natural Gas Compressor Stations. Natural Gas Compressor Stations support the transportation flow of natural gas in pipelines from one location to another by maintaining pressure in the pipeline to provide energy to move the natural gas. Metadata File Publication Date: July 2019 - Data last updated: 2019-09-03
		Solar Potential: 1-Axis Tracking Flat-Plate Collector	Climate	National Renewable Energy Laboratory; et al	Solar
		Abstract: Solar resource potential for the 48 contiguous states. The insolation values represent the average solar energy available to a concentrating collector on a 1-axis tracker, such as a dish or a power tower. Metadata File Publication Date: March 2007 - Data last updated: 2019-01-29
		Solar Potential: Photovoltaic (PV)	Climate	National Renewable Energy Laboratory; et al	Solar
		Abstract: Solar resource potential for the 48 contiguous states. The insolation values represent the average solar energy available to a horizontal flat plate collector such as a Photovoltaic (PV) panel. Metadata File Publication Date: September 2012 - Data last updated: 2019-01-17
		Solar Potential: Concentrating Direct Normal	Climate	National Renewable Energy Laboratory; et al.	Solar
		Abstract: Solar resource potential for the 48 contiguous states. The insolation values represent the average solar energy available to a concentrating collector on a 2-axis tracker, such as a dish or a power tower. Metadata File Publication Date: September 2012 - Data last updated: 2018-08-15
		Solar Potential: Tilted Photovoltaic (PV)	Climate	National Renewable Energy Laboratory; et al	Solar
		Abstract: Solar resource potential for the 48 contiguous states. The insolation values represent the average solar energy available to a flat plate collector, such as a photovoltaic panel, oriented due south at an angle from horizontal equal to the latitude of the collector location. Metadata File Publication Date: September 2012 - Data last updated: 2018-08-15