Clean Energy Compass Methodology Paper

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United States

Publication date: September 11, 2026

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This methodology paper details how the Clean Energy Compass was developed, including datasets, screening criteria and limitations for planning.

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  • Renewable energy

Overview

This methodology paper documents how The Nature Conservancy’s Clean Energy Compass was developed. It details the datasets, selection criteria, processing methods and limitations behind the tool’s climate, conservation and community screening layers, providing transparency into how the Compass supports informed renewable energy planning and decision-making.

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