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FLCAC Repositories

Repository List

The repositories available on the FLCAC are shown below. Visit the FLCAC Collaboration Server to Access these Repositories. See Accessing FLCAC Data for information on how to download and use data. Repositories are classified as the following types:

  • LCI: contains Life Cycle Inventory data as unit processes or system processes or input-output data.
  • LCIA: Repositories of Life Cycle Inventory Assessment methods
  • Background: Repositories with background data such as flow lists.
  • Legacy: Repositories with LCI data not actively maintained.
TypeNameOwnerContact InformationUpcoming Updates
LCIUS Life Cycle Inventory (USLCI)NRELuslci@erg.com or lci@nrel.comUSLCI is updated quarterly. Hover[1] for expected data in the release.
LCIUS Electricity BaselineNETLhttps://github.com/USEPA/ElectricityLCI
LCIMTU Asphalt Pavement FrameworkFHWAHover[2] for ongoing updates.
LCIHeavy Equipment OperationEPA
LCIConstruction and Demolition Debris (CDD)EPAlca@epa.gov with subject line containing [CDD LCI]
LCICoal ExtractionNETL
LCIForestry and Forest ProductsUSFS FPLhttps://research.fs.usda.gov/fpl/contactusHover[3] for ongoing updates.
LCIForestry and Forest ProductsUSFS FPL / CORRIMinfo@corrim.orgHover[3] for ongoing updates.
LCIUSEEIO v2.0EPAuseeio@epa.gov
LCIUSEEIO v1.1EPAuseeio@epa.gov
LCIAReCiPe 2016Federal LCA CommonsFederalLCACommons@erg.com
LCIATRACI 2.1Federal LCA CommonsFederalLCACommons@erg.com
LCIACED MethodFederal LCA CommonsFederalLCACommons@erg.com
BackgroundFederal Elementary Flow ListFederal LCA CommonsFederalLCACommons@erg.com
BackgroundFederal LCA Commons Core DatabaseFederal LCA CommonsFederalLCACommons@erg.com

US Life Cycle Inventory

The NREL U.S. Life Cycle Inventory Database (USLCI) is a home for U.S. industry LCI data. The USLCI database provides individual gate-to-gate, cradle-to-gate, and cradle-to-grave accounting of the energy and material flows into and out of the environment that are associated with producing a material, component, or assembly in the U.S.

For more information, please visit the USLCI Homepage or the USLCI GitHub Site

📺 🔉 Training videos are also provided for accessing, using, and submitting data to the USLCI.

Pavement LCA

LCA Pave Tool

LCA Pave is a Microsoft® Excel® based tool developed by FHWA that can be used to assess environmental impacts of pavement material and design decisions.

The tool is intended to be used as a training and informational product only and for voluntary use by agencies and individuals with an understanding of fundamental LCA principles. Its use is not required by Federal statute or regulation.

FHWA.dot.gov

Sustainable Pavement Reference Library

This website links to many useful resources regarding pavement LCA, pavement EPDs and sustainable pavement programs.


Footnotes
  1. New data is expected to include non-transport combustion updates and cobalt sulfate production.

  2. Integration of USLCI as a library.

  3. Integration of USLCI as a library; additional processes for the full forest product’s supply chain from forest management and harvesting to primary forest products like lumber and secondary forest products like wood flooring. Combining the USFS FPL and the CORRIM Forestry and Forest Products repository into one.