FAQs

PAGE IN PROGRESS Frequently asked questions and answers are organized into the following categories. If you have other questions, feel free to contact us at simap@unh.edu.

SIMAP account

Account
User roles, account types, & expired accounts

using SIMAP
Using SIMAP
Getting started, importing data, & transitioning from older tools
SIMAP method
Methodology
Methods and version selection & eGrid regions 
SIMAP 1
Scope 1
Data entry for stationary fuels, transport fuels,
fertilizers, animals, & refrigerants
SIMAP 2
Scope 2
Data entry for utility consumption 
& renewable energy
SIMAP 3
Scope 3
Data entry for commuting, business travel, 
food, waste, & more
SIMAP emission
Emissions Factors
Custom EFs & data entry for sources labled as 'Other'
SIMAP reports
Results & Reports
Viewing tables & graphs, customizing graphs, & exporting data
SIMAP biogenic
Biogenic Carbon
Definitions, calculations, and results for CO2 in wood, paper, biofuels, etc.
user guide icon
Data Reviews
Common mistakes in using SIMAP, add-on review service 
SIMAP wind solar icon
Renewable Energy Credits
Market-based method, entering RECs, on-site installations, & power purchase agreements
SIMAP research
Research with SIMAP
Research at institutions across the US using SIMAP & aggregated data, obtaining a research based-account
SIMAP reference
GHG Protocol
SIMAP is based on the guiding principles of the GHG Protocol
SIMAP nitrogen
Nitrogen
Definitions, calculations, and viewing results for reactive nitrogen losses
SIMAP UNH
University of New Hampshire
SIMAP is operated by the UNH Sustainability Institute