I am trying to figure out a realistic methodology for estimating vehicle-miles traveled, and heating fuel use, in communities as they benchmark performance at the beginning of an energy challenge campaign. We are reviewing the Clean Air Cool Planet small community tool kit and other resources. I would love to hear from people who have assessed the options, made a choice, and walked down the path to see how it works.
Melissa Everett
Sustainable Hudson Valley
United States
Calculating Community VMT & Heating Fuel Use
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Melissa-
These two elements (VMT and heating fuel use) are two elements of a green house gas emissions inventory. If the communities you're interested in have conducted one, they may already have this information.
If not, VMT data is usually available from a regional planning organization (MPO, COG, etc.) and fuel use would need to be requested from relevant utilities, although if you're in NY state (which I think you are) NYSERDA may be able to help.
Best of luck!
Cyrus
Cyrus Bhedwar
United States