> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nectarclimate.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Data Export

> Export utility data in various formats or push directly to third-party platforms.

<Tip>
  Need help in this area? See [Data Export FAQ](/platform/data-export/faq).
</Tip>

The Data Export module lets you get data out of Nectar — whether as a downloadable file or a direct push to a third-party sustainability platform.

<Tip>
  If exports fail or results look wrong, use the [Data Export FAQ](/platform/data-export/faq).
</Tip>

## Export approaches

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Export Usage Data" icon="chart-line" href="/platform/data-export/quick-export">
    Download usage data (kWh, therms, gallons, etc.) as xlsx or csv files with flexible date and site filters.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Export Cost Data" icon="dollar-sign" href="/platform/data-export/quick-export">
    Download utility costs and billing information as xlsx or csv files.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

You can also access [Integrations](/platform/data-export/integrations) to push data directly to platforms like Watershed, Energy Star, and Metrio. For step-by-step instructions on running an integration export, see [Running an integration export](/platform/data-export/integration-export). View your [Export History](/platform/data-export/export-history) to re-download past exports.

## Choosing an approach

| Approach         | Best for                                                                   | Output                              |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Quick Export** | Ad-hoc analysis, sharing data with stakeholders, feeding into custom tools | xlsx or csv file download           |
| **Integrations** | Recurring delivery to sustainability or reporting platforms                | Direct push to third-party platform |

Both approaches support date range filters and site selection, so you always export exactly the data you need.

## Related pages

* [Data Inventory](/platform/data-inventory/overview) — browse the source data before exporting
* [Analytics](/platform/analytics/overview) — visualize data trends before deciding what to export
* [Methodology](/platform/methodology/overview) — understand calendarization and cost attribution in exports

## FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="What formats are supported?">
    Quick exports are available in **xlsx** and **csv** formats. Integration exports use the format
    required by the target platform.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I export data for a specific date range?">
    Yes. All exports — both quick exports and integration exports — support date range filters. You
    can choose a start and end date to scope the export to exactly the period you need.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do integration exports work?">
    When you run an integration export, Nectar formats your utility data according to the target
    platform's requirements and pushes it directly. Some integrations support direct API upload;
    others generate a file in the required format for you to download and import manually.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>