New Portal Boosts Energy Research

Researchers, analysts and policymakers now have an interactive Web portal http://www.eia.gov/state/ that makes it easy to study energy resources, view infrastructure and compare carbon emissions state-by-state throughout the United States.

Developed by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and launched in April, the site features customizable maps with a 36 distinct data layers that can display everything from the location of natural gas deposits and coal mines to electric transmission lines and potential wind power sites — all at the national, state, Congressional district and county levels.

Posted By Brian Heaton

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