State and Local Climate and Energy Tools
Policy and Program Analysis Tools
- AVoided Emissions and geneRation Tool (AVERT)
Use this tool to estimate the emissions benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and programs
- Clean Energy Finance Tool
For state and local governments interested in developing a financing program to support energy efficiency and clean energy improvements for large numbers of buildings within their jurisdiction
- Co-Benefits Risk Assessment (COBRA) Screening Model
A tool that helps state and local governments estimate and map the air quality, human health, and related economic benefits of clean energy policies and programs
- Environmental Benefits Mapping and Analysis Program (BenMAP)
Calculates the number and economic value of air pollution-related deaths and illnesses
- Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
Use this tool to translate abstract measurements into concrete terms you can understand
- Job and Economic Development Impact (JEDI) Model Exit
Use this tool to estimate the economic impacts of constructing and operating power generation and biofuel plants at the local and state levels
- Policy and Program Impact Estimator: A Materials Recovery Greenhouse Gas Calculator for Communities
This Excel spreadsheet calculator is designed to help municipalities, counties, and tribes estimate reductions in life cycle GHGs from implementing new or expanded solid waste policies and programs in their communities.
- Power Profiler
Use this tool to determine the specific air emissions impacts associated with the electricity you use
Greenhouse Gas Inventory Tools
- State Inventory and Projection Tool
Use this tool to develop state GHG emissions inventories and create a simple forecast of emissions through 2030
- Local Greenhouse Gas Inventory Tool
Use this tool to compile a GHG inventory for your entire community or for local government operations in particular
- Tribal Greenhouse Gas Inventory Tool
Use this tool to compile a GHG inventory for your entire tribe or for tribal government operations in particular