Analytical Tools

UNEP supports the development and use of several innovative software tools and databases. For example, "RETSCREEN" can help you determine the best renewable energy technology for your application, and "The Greenhouse Gas Indicator" can help you determine the quantity of greenhouse gases from different energy sources and applications. Also you can search the the database of "SEF- Directory" for lenders and investors who actively provide finance to the sustainable energy (renewable energy and energy efficiency) sector worldwide.

Presently there are six tools:

RETscreen
Pre-feasibility analysis software for renewable energy projects

Greenhouse Gas Calculator
UNEP Guidelines for Calculating Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Businesses and Non-Commercial Organizations

Monitoring and Targeting
Help you to start with systematic exploration of energy efficiency opportunities within your site.

CAMSAT -CArbon Management Self Assessment Tool

SEF-Directory
The Sustainable Energy Finance Directory

LEAP Software
Is a scenario-based energy-environment modeling tool

EarthTrends ("Energy and resources" section):
An online energy information portal dealing with energy issues and data in countries from all around the world (energy overview, energy consumption by sector/source ). You can also compare data between countries and regions with the tables, notes, and sources.

Tools

RETscreen

Green House Gas Calculator

Monitoring and Targeting

CAMSAT

SEF-Directory