Key Features
What City Energy Project Dashboard Does
Details
Overview
The City Energy Project Dashboard, developed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, tracks and visualizes energy consumption and carbon emissions across municipal operations and building stocks. The tool helps cities benchmark their energy performance, identify high-impact efficiency opportunities, and monitor progress toward climate and energy goals at the neighbourhood and city-wide level.
Key Features
- Energy consumption tracking: Monitor electricity, natural gas, and fuel use across municipal buildings and services
- Carbon emissions benchmarking: Compare municipal emissions profiles against peer cities and national baselines
- Municipal data visualization: Interactive dashboards displaying energy intensity, trend analysis, and sector breakdowns
- Policy recommendations: Evidence-based guidance for efficiency standards, renewable procurement, and emissions reduction targets
Who Is It For?
City sustainability officials, municipal energy managers, and climate action planners responsible for municipal building portfolios and corporate emissions inventories. The tool is designed for organisations with basic data management skills seeking a data-driven approach to energy planning.
Getting Started
Visit the NRDC Cities Program page at nrdc.org/citiesprogram to access the dashboard and connect your municipal energy data. NRDC provides technical assistance and methodological guidance to help cities standardize their energy reporting and establish baseline metrics.