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

# Quick export

> Export usage or cost data as xlsx or csv files.

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

Navigate to [**Data Export**](https://dash.nectarclimate.com/data-export) and choose **Export Usage Data** or **Export Cost Data** to download utility data as a spreadsheet. Both flows use the same wizard; the first step lets you select the export type.

<Note>
  **Export Cost Data** appears only when [cost
  tracking](/docs/platform/settings/data-collection#cost-tracking) is enabled for your company.
</Note>

## Export types

* **Usage Data** — Consumption values (kWh, therms, gallons, etc.) for each meter and billing period. Best for energy audits, sustainability reporting, and internal analysis.
* **Cost Data** — Charge amounts and cost breakdowns from processed bills. Best for budget planning, cost allocation, and financial audits.

### Revised bills

Usage exports omit superseded usage rows. Any net-cost allocation shown on a remaining usage row is still calculated against the original bill's full historical meter and site set.

Cost exports retain monetary records from both original and correcting bills. Revision links do not cancel charges automatically; credits and adjustments recorded on the bills determine combined spend.

## Configuring your export

The export wizard includes the following steps:

### Step 1: Data scope

| Field                         | Description                                                                                                                                                                 |
| ----------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Export Type**               | Usage Data or Cost Data                                                                                                                                                     |
| **Date Range**                | Start and end dates defining the billing periods to include                                                                                                                 |
| **Filter By**                 | Choose whether dates refer to the **meter date** (service period), the **bill date** (invoice date), or the **created date** (when the data was added to Nectar)            |
| **Sites**                     | Multi-select to limit the export to specific sites                                                                                                                          |
| **Utility Types**             | Multi-select to include only certain commodities (electricity, gas, water, etc.)                                                                                            |
| **Include bills with issues** | Toggle on to include bills that have open [data quality issues](/docs/platform/glossary#data-quality-issue). By default, bills with unresolved issues are excluded from exports. |

### Step 2: Export options

| Field           | Description                                         |
| --------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| **Export Name** | A label for this export (appears in Export History) |
| **Format**      | Choose **xlsx** or **csv**                          |

### Step 3: Preview & download

The preview panel shows a summary of the data that will be included — row counts, date coverage, and affected sites. Verify your filters, then click **Export** to generate and download the file.

## Live preview

As you adjust the form, the **preview panel** updates in real time. This lets you verify your filters before downloading.

## Exporting

Click **Export** to generate and download the file. The export also appears in your [Export History](/docs/platform/data-export/export-history) for future reference.