Historical Data Repository

A core mission of the EEE Lab is to digitize, curate, and share historical datasets for use by the broader research community. Below are datasets associated with our published research. We aim to make all datasets freely downloadable from this page over time.

Available Datasets

U.S. Carbon Emissions (1800–Present)

A comprehensive county-level and state-level dataset of carbon emissions across the United States spanning over 200 years. The data covers emissions from fossil fuel combustion, industrial processes, and energy production, enabling researchers to study long-run trends in fuel consumption, industrial output, and energy production.

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U.S. Power Plant Siting Records (1900–2020)

A geocoded database of power plant locations, construction dates, fuel types, and capacity across the United States from 1900 to 2020. This dataset supports research on energy infrastructure, environmental justice, and community health outcomes.

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Data Access: Datasets are available upon request. Please contact us for access and citation guidelines. We are in the process of making all datasets freely downloadable from this page.