Energy Zones Mapping Tool

A map‑based tool for identifying areas within the United States that may be suitable for power generation and energy corridors.

Mapping Library

The EZMT features a large mapping library of energy resource, energy infrastructure, reference, and siting factor layers. Each layer can be displayed on the map, queried with the Identify tool, and used to make PDF maps. Most layer data can be downloaded.

Analysis Areas

Input areas for analysis using the Areas tool, then generate location-specific reports on energy resources, energy infrastructure, protected areas, habitat, and many others.

Models

The EZMT has a flexible modeling framework for identifying areas that may be suitable for any of over 30 power generation technologies. Over 70 modeling layers of siting factors can be used. This short video explains how to use the modeling tools.

Reports

EZMT reports generate location-specific results for user-input analysis areas or corridors. Topics include energy infrastructure, energy resources, the environment, model results, and others. This short video explains how to use the report tools.

Corridors

Potential energy transport corridor routes can be generated through a modeling process or input directly on the map, then analyzed and compared using the analysis tools. This short video explains how to generate corridor routes using modeling.

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About the Tool

The Energy Zones Mapping Tool is a free online mapping tool to identify potential energy resource areas and energy corridors in the United States.

This web site provides information about the project, background on the energy resources, and details on the data layers used in the tool. There are also links to documents and related links.

See our YouTube Channel for an archive of EZMT webinars and training videos.

Features

Nine energy resources: Biomass, Coal, Geothermal, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar, Storage, Water, and Wind
Flexible modeling of power plant and corridor siting factors such as slope and land protections
Tools to generate and analyze potential corridor routes

Getting Started

Click the Launch Tool button above to start the tool, on the image below to view an introductory video, or use the Help menu at the top of the page for more detailed directions.

We are interested in your feedback. Please email your comments to [email protected].

News

April 10, 2024

Updated Wind Turbine Database Layer

The "Wind Turbine - Existing Location" mapping layer was updated and renamed "Wind...

February 23, 2024

New and Updated Mapping Layers

These new mapping layers were added:
• Climate and Economic Justice Screening...

January 31, 2024

New and Updated Mapping Layers

These new mapping layers were added:
• Grazing Allotments
• Land Cover -...

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Partners and Sponsors

This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Electricity. The Eastern Interconnection States' Planning Council (EISPC) led the original development, with research support and technical assistance from Argonne National Laboratory, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. More >