Open Data Tools
If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it
To successfully transition to a zero-carbon economy, clear and accessible data on energy use and emissions is essential. The Superpower Institute has developed the Open Accessible Auditable Data (OAAD) framework to meet this need.
Tools created under OAAD principles are designed to fill gaps in Australia's climate and energy data, offering reliable information that supports informed decision-making.
With these tools, policymakers, businesses and the public can better understand and contribute to the nation’s zero-carbon transition.
OAAD Framework
All data is freely available to the public, promoting transparency and enabling collaboration. By removing restrictions, OAAD empowers stakeholders to access and share critical information, driving informed decision-making and fostering innovation.
Data is easy to find and use, regardless of technical expertise. The OAAD framework ensures that information is provided in clear, understandable formats, making it accessible to policymakers, industry leaders, and the public alike.
All data is independently verified and traceable back to its source. OAAD projects include rigorous documentation of data processes, ensuring that the information is accurate, reliable and trustworthy.
Turning data into action
Data by itself isn’t meaningful. Every OAAD project is supported by a community of domain experts who reveal trends and patterns in the latest information through critical analysis and visual storytelling.
By making sense of complex energy and climate data in this way, we hope to empower communities with the understanding they need to make informed decisions and drive meaningful change.
Data doesn't speak for itself; it needs a voice. Through analysis and visual storytelling, OAAD ensures that data can become a powerful tool for progress.
Current Projects
Measuring Australia’s real methane emissions
Open Methane is a free, open-source platform for detecting, measuring and locating Australia’s methane emissions. Utilising satellite observations and environmental modelling, it provides an up-to-date, continent-scale view of methane emissions across Australia.
Tracking Australia’s electricity transition
Open Electricity enhances public access to National Electricity Market (NEM) and Wholesale Electricity Market (WEM) data, aiming to improve energy literacy and facilitate informed discussions on Australia’s energy transition for the long-term benefit of consumers.