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Quantification protocol for energy generation from the combustion of biomass waste. Version 2.0

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This protocol provides requirements for quantifying emissions reductions (offset credits) from the combustion of biomass wastes to generate energy to displace fossil fuel sourced energy and, if... More ≫

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This protocol provides requirements for quantifying emissions reductions (offset credits) from the combustion of biomass wastes to generate energy to displace fossil fuel sourced energy and, if applicable, from avoided GHG emissions from changes in disposal practices for the biomass wastes. Familiarity with and general understanding of the operation of biomass energy production is required.

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Quantification protocol for distributed renewable energy generation. Version 1.0

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This protocol specifically addresses grid connected wind and solar generation projects with a rated electrical capacity of less than 1 MW located at the consumer end of the electric distribution... More ≫

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This protocol specifically addresses grid connected wind and solar generation projects with a rated electrical capacity of less than 1 MW located at the consumer end of the electric distribution system. Individual projects will yield small volume emissions reductions that cannot be processed as stand-alone offset projects in the Alberta Offset System. The methodology provided in this protocol is for aggregated, distributed renewable electricity projects. Familiarity with and general understanding of distributed energy system operations is required.

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Quantification protocol for fuel switching in mobile equipment. Version 1.0

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This quantification protocol describes the process for quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions resulting from converting mobile fleets to lower-greenhouse gas intensity fuels while... More ≫

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This quantification protocol describes the process for quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions resulting from converting mobile fleets to lower-greenhouse gas intensity fuels while maintaining an equal or greater level of service.

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Quantification protocol for the conversion of drilling rigs from diesel-electric to high-line electricity sources. Version 1.0

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This protocol provides general requirements for measurement, monitoring, verification, and greenhouse gas quantification requirements for greenhouse gas emission reductions resulting from the... More ≫

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This protocol provides general requirements for measurement, monitoring, verification, and greenhouse gas quantification requirements for greenhouse gas emission reductions resulting from the conversion of diesel-generated electricity to high-line electricity powered drilling rigs.

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Quantification protocol for solution gas conservation. Version 1.0

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This quantification is written for the solution gas conservation system operator or a solution gas conservation project developer. Familiarity with and general understanding of the operation of a... More ≫

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This quantification is written for the solution gas conservation system operator or a solution gas conservation project developer. Familiarity with and general understanding of the operation of a solution gas conservation facility is required.

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Quantification protocol for direct reductions in greenhouse gas emissions arising from changes in forest harvesting practices. Version 1.0

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This quantification protocol describes the process for quantifying annual greenhouse gas emission reductions/removals arising from a change in forest harvesting practice from full tree harvesting... More ≫

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This quantification protocol describes the process for quantifying annual greenhouse gas emission reductions/removals arising from a change in forest harvesting practice from full tree harvesting with tree length hauling and chipping in a wood room at the mill to chipping using portable chippers.

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Quantification protocol for reducing the age at harvest of beef cattle. Version 2.0

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This protocol quantifies decreases in greenhouse gas emissions associated with the raising of beef cattle by reducing the number of days required to get a feeder calf from birth to harvest. This... More ≫

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This protocol quantifies decreases in greenhouse gas emissions associated with the raising of beef cattle by reducing the number of days required to get a feeder calf from birth to harvest. This applies to youthful cattle, or those cattle under 24 months of age. In this context, feeder cattle that spend less time in backgrounding lots, on pasture and in the feedlot result in decreased greenhouse gas emissions. Withdrawn as of March 31, 2020.

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Quantification protocol for energy efficiency in commercial and institutional buildings. Version 1.0

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This document establishes approved methodology for quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions from energy efficiency measures implemented in commercial and institutional buildings. This... More ≫

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This document establishes approved methodology for quantifying greenhouse gas emission reductions from energy efficiency measures implemented in commercial and institutional buildings. This quantification protocol can be used by project developers to quantify greenhouse gas emission reductions resulting from the implementation of energy conservation measures resulting from changes in management practices and/or actual building improvements in new and retrofit projects. Emissions reductions are calculated as a difference in energy use in the project condition compared to the baseline. New builds are required to establish a baseline based on applicable building codes and a project condition that incorporates changes beyond these minimum standards. Retrofit projects are required to establish a baseline based on a greater of one full calendar year or one full operating cycle of data for actual building operations. Any changes in baseline conditions such as weather or building occupancy...

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Quantification protocol for engine fuel management and vent gas capture projects. Version 1.0

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This protocol quantifies greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that result from two related activities: the improvement in the fuel efficiency of natural gas combustion engines, and the capture of gases... More ≫

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This protocol quantifies greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions that result from two related activities: the improvement in the fuel efficiency of natural gas combustion engines, and the capture of gases (primarily methane) normally vented to the atmosphere. The quantification approaches for measuring GHG reductions for both components are based on measurement and monitoring and thus provide a high level of accuracy. The protocol is written for those familiar with the operation of natural gas combustion engines and control systems that manage the fuel consumption for these engines.

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Quantification protocol for instrument gas to instrument air conversion in process control systems. Version 1.x

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This protocol serves as a generic ‘recipe’ for project proponents to follow in order to meet the measurement, monitoring, and greenhouse gas quantification requirements for reductions resulting... More ≫

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This protocol serves as a generic ‘recipe’ for project proponents to follow in order to meet the measurement, monitoring, and greenhouse gas quantification requirements for reductions resulting from conversion of instrument gas to instrument air in process control systems. A process flow diagram for a typical project using compressed air to provide pressure to instrument controllers. Upon conversion, all methane that would have been vented will be replaced by compressed air.

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