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The Energy Data Initiative. Ian Kalin, Presidential Innovation Fellow December, 2012. Energy Data Initiative (EDI). “ I want us to ask ourselves every day, how are we using technology to make a real difference in people’s lives. ” President Barack Obama. Energy Data Ecosystem.
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The Energy Data Initiative Ian Kalin, Presidential Innovation Fellow December, 2012
Energy Data Initiative (EDI) “I want us to ask ourselves every day, how are we using technology to make a real difference in people’s lives.” President Barack Obama Energy Data Ecosystem Energy Data Initiative
Impact of Open Data Energy Data Initiative
What is Open Data? Freely available machine-readable data Sensitive data, cleansed and made available to wider pool My Data, made available to me, using common industry formats Energy Data Initiative
Examples of Finance Open Data • Renewable Energy Modeling & Analysis Tools • CREST & SAM • NREL’s Resource Assessments • Renewable Tax Benefits & Rebates • DSIRE & state Incentives • Federal tax, grant & loan disclosures • General Renewable Energy & Finance Data • Program Offices like Solar & Weatherization • Treasury’s Finance Data Directory • EIA’s power plant-level generation data, Energy Outlook and support of Renewable “Futures” study Energy Data Initiative
Conclusion • Thank you for your support of the Energy Data Initiative • For more information contact: • Ian Kalin, Ian.Kalin@ee.doe.gov, 202-277-4042 • You can also find references, links, apps and case studies at: www.OpenEI.org Energy.Data.Gov Energy Data Initiative