Tools

GHG & Energy Management Tools

Leading-edge tools to help you complete your emissions inventory.

• Clean Air & Climate Protection (CACP) Software 2009
  

  Download ICLEI's essential software for your GHG emissions inventory, or view its user guide and other resources.
  
  

• Greenhouse Gas Inventory Guidance
  

  Download our detailed guides on how to perform a GHG emissions inventory
  
  

• Greenhouse Gas Accounting Protocols
  

  Learn more about our national protocols for GHG inventories, including the Local Government Operations Protocol
  
  

• Skills Trainings for ICLEI Tools
  

  View our schedule of trainings on CACP 2009, the Local Government Operations Protocol, and more.
  
  

ENERGY STAR Resources

ICLEI and EPA have partnered to help local governments reduce energy use and GHG emissions through ENERGY STAR tools and resources. Get an overview of these resources, from an ENERGY STAR Challenge implementation guide to using Portfolio Manager software to an energy-efficient purchasing FAQ. ools to help local governments reduce emissions and energy usage.

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Action Planning Tools

Tools to help you make the right climate, energy, and sustainability planning decisions.

• Climate and Air Pollution Planning Assistant (CAPPA)
  

  ICLEI's decision support tool can help guide your climate action planning decisions.

• Adaptation Database and Planning Tool (ADAPT)

  A powerful online tool that helps local governments assess climate vulnerabilities and navigate the Five Milestones for Climate Adaptation.
  
  

• Density-VMT Calculator
  

  ICLEI's Excel-based tool enables city planners, developers, and others to compare the environmental impacts of residential developments of varying densities.
  
  

• Green Building Decision Tool
  

  ICLEI created this Excel-based tool to assist local governments with deciding what type of green building option is most applicable for their community.