Region
North America
Sectors and Themes
Energy
Jobs
Scale
Sub-national
Project-Level
Resource Type
Analysis Tools
Expertise Level
Practitioner
Language
English
Guidance
Inputs Needed
Consumption (kWh)
Peak Demand
Electricity Cost
Financial Parameters
Renewable Energy system specs
Peak Demand
Electricity Cost
Financial Parameters
Renewable Energy system specs
Outputs Provided
Financial viability of project
Developer or Source
leidos
The Green Energy Life Cycle Assessment Tool evaluates the environmental and social costs and benefits for particular renewable energy technologies. Currently includes PV, Wind, Hydro, and Geothermal Heating and Cooling systems. It has been tested by US utilities. The user inputs project and financial data. The most recent module evaluates job creation, energy security, human health, and environmental impacts. The system has a scoring methodology for each category.