{"id":414,"date":"2023-07-28T12:56:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T16:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/bccce\/?page_id=414"},"modified":"2026-03-05T10:31:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:31:24","slug":"maps-tools","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/bccce\/maps-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Maps & Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”419″ img_size=”full”][vc_raw_html]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJjYXJvdXNlbC1jYXB0aW9uJTIwZC1tZC1ibG9jayUyMGQtc20tYmxvY2slMjIlM0UlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlM0NoMSUzRU1hcHMlMjAlMjYlMjBUb29scyUzQyUyRmgxJTNFJTBBJTNDJTJGZGl2JTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][breadcrumb-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Maps & Tools” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%2300669b” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Bureau of Climate Change & Clean Energy utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) applications to support, evaluate, and promote clean energy technologies and policy development. The Bureau has created and published a number of GIS datasets and online web-mapping applications that stakeholders can utilize for geospatial analyses and planning purposes. These GIS data downloads and web-mapping applications\/story maps can be found by clicking the appropriate tiles below and cover topics such as solar PV siting and development, electricity and natural gas usage in New Jersey, public electric vehicle charging station locations, power plants and associated emissions, and State-based climate investments utilizing proceeds from auctions of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#dadada”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Data Downloads” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]View the full collection of data downloads for the NJDEP Bureau of Climate Change and Clean Energy<\/a>, or browse each individual dataset below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Alternative Fueled Vehicle Fueling Stations” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=1″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”463″]The purpose of this data is to identify the locations of publicly accessible Alternative Fueled Vehicle (AFV) Fueling Stations. The data can be used by Alternative Fueled Vehicle owners, government entities and other stakeholders to identify existing fueling locations and plan for future infrastructure build-out.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Public Solar Facilities” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=2″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”464″]The purpose of this dataset is to identify solar PV installations at public facilities in New Jersey. Public facilities include: Government Facilities, Public Schools, Public Colleges\/Universities, and other public school facilities.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Community Solar PV Projects” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=3″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”465″]This dataset was developed to support the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and their Community Solar Pilot Program. Providing this geospatial dataset will enable users to view the spatial distribution of projects, as well as relevant information specific to each awarded project. It will also assist with tracking of the program\u2019s growth from year to year.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Solar PV Installations by County” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=4″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”466″]The purpose of this data is to provide data and information on the current status of installed solar PV quantity and capacity within each of New Jersey’s counties.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Solar PV Behind the Meter Greater than 1MW” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=5″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”467″]The purpose of this data is to identify the boundaries of behind the meter (not grid supplied) solar PV installations in New Jersey that are greater than 1 megawatt (MW) in size. The data can be used by project managers, government entities and other stakeholders to understand the spatial extent of current photo voltaic installations and plan for future projects.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Solar PV Grid Supply Installations” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=6″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”468″]The purpose of this data is to identify the boundaries of Solar PV Grid Supply Installations in New Jersey. The data can be used by project managers, government entities and other stakeholders to understand the spatial extent of current photo voltaic installations and plan for future projects.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”RGGI Climate Investments” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=7″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”469″]The purpose of this dataset is to assist with tracking projects that have been awarded funds from RGGI auction proceeds and provide public transparency on these projects.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Power Plant Locations” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=8″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”470″]The purpose of this data is to show the spatial distribution of Power Plants in New Jersey. This dataset shows all of the electric generation stations, power plants, above 1 Megawatt capacity in New Jersey, which includes both fossil and renewable energy sources other than solar PV.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Power Plant Parcels” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=9″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”471″]The purpose of this data is to show the spatial distribution and parcel boundaries of Power Plants in New Jersey.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Power Plants (RGGI EGU)” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=10″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”472″]The purpose of this data is to describe the location of electric generating units (EGUs) that are subject to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Municipal Energy Use” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=11″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”473″]
\nThis GIS dataset was created to geospatially link the municipal energy use data to the NJ Municipalities dataset so that users can spatially view the electricity and natural use statewide, in each of the specified sectors, as well as overall.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Historic Municipal Energy Use in New Jersey (Table)” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=12″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”473″]This GIS table dataset was created so that users can spatially view the electricity and natural use statewide, in each of the specified sectors, in each year starting in 2015. This dataset represents years 2015 through 2021 at the time of initial publication and will be updated over time when the subsequent year is made available.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Electric Utilities Territory Map” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=13″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”474″]This data provides graphic representation of electric company territories of New Jersey. Data was compiled using Electric Utility paper maps, all greater than 1:500,000. It is anticipated that electric company territorial boundaries will remain stable.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Gas Utilities Territory Map” buttontitle=”View Data” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/b0a6023dde5d41d78d8ceb29dd94a566?item=14″ bgimg=”475″]The data was created to identify the territories served by New Jersey Natural Gas Suppliers. The data can be used by suppliers, consumers, government entities, etc. to determine Natural Gas Supplier service areas throughout the State of New Jersey.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#dadada”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Tools and Web Apps” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]View the full collection of tools and web applications for the NJDEP Bureau of Climate Change and Clean Energy<\/a>, or browse each individual application below.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Solar Siting Analysis Version 3.0 Story Experience” buttontitle=”View Story Map” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/b47cb6b017da4e83a15899e9e592325e\/” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”516″]This tool was developed to aid local communities and potential solar developers in planning for solar installations by distinguishing between lands where the department encourages solar development from those where the department discourages solar development.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Solar Siting Analysis Version 3.0 Web Application” buttontitle=”View Web App” buttonlink=”https:\/\/njdep.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/instant\/media\/index.html?appid=bbfa75f372144dc49ee7fc1246809aa8″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”515″]This tool is an interactive web mapping application that illustrates the Department\u2019s preference for siting solar PV projects in the state based on the Solar Siting Analysis Version 3.0.<\/span>[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NJ County Solar PV Dashboard” buttontitle=”View Dashboard” buttonlink=”https:\/\/njdep.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/cc2af58f545a4b04ae56891a58b426da” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”519″]The purpose of this dashboard is to provide a high level analysis of solar PV installations in New Jersey\u2019s by county.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”RGGI Climate Investments” buttontitle=”View Dashboard” buttonlink=”https:\/\/njdep.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/71e62ee3de2d4a6585bf4766881406c6″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”482″]This dashboard contains a number of different interactive charts and widgets with information about the climate investments being made by the NJDEP, NJBPU, and NJEDA utilizing funds obtained through quarterly auctions of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”RGGI Power Plant Electric Generating Unit (EGU) Emissions” buttontitle=”View Dashboard” buttonlink=”https:\/\/njdep.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/f405c16837dd4ea7b8f842fb825b2309″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”483″]This dashboard displays locational information for each power plant electric generating unit (EGU) subject to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, as well as historic annual emissions and operational information.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Municipal Natural Gas Usage” buttontitle=”View Dashboard” buttonlink=”https:\/\/njdep.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/e0a25242db5a4f76a4b0641b4032138d” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”484″]The purpose of this dashboard is to provide an overview of natural gas usage trends across years, sectors, and at the county and municipal levels.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Municipal Electricity Usage” buttontitle=”View Dashboard” buttonlink=”https:\/\/njdep.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/7c025d87128345958d7cdfcab4574b15″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”485″]The purpose of this dashboard is to provide an overview of electricity usage trends across years, sectors, and at the county and municipal levels.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”New Jersey Solar Incentive Siting Tools” buttontitle=”View Tool” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/b51e0c139a9243e9ae9d8ead2866ce4f” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”533″]<\/p>\n

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This application contains a series of web-mapping tools that have been designed to assist solar developers with identifying and analyzing potential solar project sites based on the specific siting criteria for NJBPU-administered solar incentive programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NJDEP Climate Change Lead by Example Story Map” buttontitle=”View Story Map” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/2137a135343940e898c583a2f2c18f67″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”531″]This storymap displays the efforts that the NJDEP is taking to “Lead by Example” with regards to climate change mitigation at DEP facilities across the State.<\/span>[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NJ Ground Source Heat Pump Information & Assistance Tool” buttontitle=”View Tool” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/ecf7f0975eb7449ab0f28381dded6165″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”534″]<\/p>\n

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This tool provides users with information pertaining to Ground Source Heat Pumps including the current landscape of systems, available incentives, and a mapping tool designed to inform potential siting of systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NJ Ground Source Heat Pump Municipal Summary Dashboard” buttontitle=”View Dashboard” buttonlink=”https:\/\/www.arcgis.com\/apps\/dashboards\/315a2939c6044c58b73d846bfa97e100″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”535″]<\/p>\n

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This dashboard provides information about ground source heat pump systems installed in New Jersey, aggregated at the municipal level.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Trees for Schools: Tree Planting Grant Assistance Tool” buttontitle=”View Tool” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/71fc2443388b41938b82cda08c38c03d” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”487″]This web application was developed to support the “Trees for Schools: Tree Planting Grants for New Jersey Public Schools, Colleges & Universities” program, and the identification of public school locations that best meet the criteria for grant funds.[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=”5″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”NCS Application Support Tool” buttontitle=”View Tool” buttonlink=”https:\/\/experience.arcgis.com\/experience\/b76cd7d96b8a466990fd2a630e4f9000″ targetlink=”true” bgimg=”532″]<\/p>\n

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This web mapping tool was designed to support applicants in Round 2 of the NJDEP Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][info-box-shortcode title=”Natural Climate Solutions Grant Round 1 Recipients” buttontitle=”View Story Map” buttonlink=”https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/696ed0cf7f22433eaf7796969370744f” targetlink=”true” bgimg=”517″]This story map provides an overview of the projects and awardees of Round 1 of the Natural Climate Solutions Grant Program.<\/span>[\/info-box-shortcode][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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