Using Emitwise templates
1. File Upload
- Click "Upload files" in the Data Collection dashboard
- Select the activity type and facilities the data applies to
- Choose your completed template file
- Click the "Submit" button
2. Sheet Selection
- In the new window, choose the relevant data sheet from your Excel file
- Even with single-sheet files, sheet selection is required
- Click "Continue" to proceed
3. Header verification
- Confirm the top row shown contains your column headers
- These headers will be used to map data to the Emitwise structure
- Click "Continue" when verified
4. Column Mapping
The system will attempt to automatically map your columns to Emitwise's data structure. You may need to:
- Review automatic mappings for accuracy
- Add missing mappings manually
- Match specific fields like units (e.g., "megawatthour")
- Link facility names from your data to Emitwise facility names
- Click "Confirm" once all mappings are complete
5. Final Review and Submission
Before final submission:
- Check the "Error rows" counter
- A count of "0" indicates no issues
- If errors exist:
- Click "Error rows (x)" to view problematic data
- Review error messages for guidance
- Make necessary corrections
- Click submit when all errors are resolved
For help with common upload errors, please refer to the "Errors in data submission" guide.
Using non-templated data
1. Ensuring necessary data is in the file
- In order to be able to process data, Emitwise requires that uploaded electricity data meets at least the following criteria:
- Is tabular with columns designating different meta data aspects (e.g. date, facility, etc.), and rows designating individual data entry line items.
- Includes the required information for the activity type you are uploading. To understand what information is mandatory, see our article Mandatory and optional fields by data type.
2. File Upload
- Click "Upload files" in the Data Collection dashboard
- Select the activity type and facilities the data applies to
- Choose your completed template file
- Click the "Submit" button
3. Sheet Selection
- In the new window, choose the relevant data sheet from your Excel file
- Even with single-sheet files, sheet selection is required
- Click "Continue" to proceed
4. Header Review and Column Mapping
The system will help you match your data columns to Emitwise's structure.
Tips for mapping:
- Review all automatic mappings for accuracy
- Not all columns need mapping - optional data can remain unmapped
- Double-check mappings for mandatory columns
- Contact Emitwise support if a required facility is missing
- Click "Confirm" when mapping is complete
5. Data Review and Validation
Before final submission:
- Review the templated data in Emitwise format it has been mapped to
- Check for any error notifications
A. If no errors ("Error rows (0)"):
- Review column headers against input data
- Scroll through all columns to verify data
- Click "Complete Import" to finish
B. If errors exist:
- Click "Error rows" to view problematic data
- Address errors either:
- In the original file (recommended for multiple errors)
- Directly in the platform interface (for single errors)
- Once resolved, review the complete dataset
- Click "Complete Import" to finish
For help with common upload errors, please refer to the Errors in data submission guide.