Research and Data

Are you an industry professional or interested in learning more about a clean energy topic? Find the latest reports, maps, data and analysis tools by searching the table below, or view our list of North Carolina resources.

Research & Data Resource Database

Resource Source and Description Audience Topic Type Additional Tags File
Google EV Charging Station Map

Search for electric vehicle charging stations and see real time availability of charging ports by searching "EV Charging Station" in Google Maps.

Google Maps
Map
GIS and Google Earth Solar Data

Review solar resource maps and GIS data for over 180 countries.

Solargis
Tool or Calculator
Map
French Broad EMC Service Area

Service territory map for French Broad EMC, covering much of Madison, Mitchell and Yancey counties of North Carolina

French Broad Electric Membership Corporation
Map
PDF icon Download (175.36 KB)
Energy Savings Potential State Fact Sheets

These factsheets present the potential for economic, energy and utility bill savings for each state, as well as a list of the top ten energy savings home improvements.

ResStock and National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Factsheet
Map
PDF icon Download (226.2 KB)
Energy Efficiency—Jobs and Investments

Factsheet describing the economic benefits of energy efficiency investments and number of jobs created

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Factsheet
Energy Efficiency Potential in the U.S. Single-Family Housing Stock

A 2017 report on the technical and economic potential for energy efficiency improvements across the U.S.

Eric Wilson, Craig Christensen, Scott Horowitz, Joseph Robertson, and Jeff Maguire (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
Report
Electricity Regulation in the United States: A Guide

This 210-page handbook was designed by the Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) to provide an overview of the procedures and issues involved with U.S. electricity regulation.

Jim Lazar; The Regulatory Assistance Project
Guide or Toolkit
PDF icon Download (4.36 MB)
Economic Value of Biomass Facilities Contributing to North Carolina’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (REPS)

Report from NC State Extension on the economic value of North Carolina biomass facilities

NC State Extension
Report
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)

DSIRE is the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States.

North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
Policy or Regulation
Tool or Calculator
Cost of Renewable Energy Spreadsheet Tool (CREST)

CREST models are designed for use by state policy makers, regulators, utilities, beginning developers or investors, and other stakeholders to assess project economics of solar, wind, geothermal, anaerobic digestion and fuel cell technologies.

NREL, DOE, SETP, NARUC, SEA
Tool or Calculator