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Carbon offset emission factors handbook. Version 1.0

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The Carbon Offset Emission Factors Handbook contains a listing of common emission factors used in the Alberta carbon offset system as well as common quantification methodologies. Common emission... More ≫

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The Carbon Offset Emission Factors Handbook contains a listing of common emission factors used in the Alberta carbon offset system as well as common quantification methodologies. Common emission factors, provided in section 1, are intended as inputs to formulae provided in approved quantification protocols. Common quantification methods, provided in section 2, are commonly used formulae for quantification of greenhouse gas offsets in Alberta. This section includes both quantification methods and factors required for greenhouse gas offset quantification. Emission factors and methodologies are subject o periodic updates. Updated values are immediately applicable for use in new offset projects. Current projects will be required to transfer to updated factors if they receive a crediting period extension. The project developer is responsible for ensuring the most current version is used for annual project reporting.

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Quantification protocol for biofuel production and usage. Version 2.0

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Written for the biofuel production facility or project developer, this protocol quantifies the emission reductions from the avoidance of fossil fuel consumption when the fossil fuel is replaced by... More ≫

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Written for the biofuel production facility or project developer, this protocol quantifies the emission reductions from the avoidance of fossil fuel consumption when the fossil fuel is replaced by biofuels on an equivalent energy potential basis. The protocol also includes reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to any heat/power production and electricity generation related to the process, and from the avoidance of landfilling any materials which may be diverted for conversion to biofuel. The protocol is not intended to be prescriptive, but instead serve as a generic “recipe” for biofuel facility owners and operators to follow in order to meet measurement, monitoring and GHG quantification requirements.

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Technical guidance for completing specified gas compliance reports. Version 7.0

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The purpose of this document is to assist facilities regulated under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation in completing annual compliance reports and to provide information about the compliance... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to assist facilities regulated under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation in completing annual compliance reports and to provide information about the compliance options available to facilities that are unable to meet their emissions reduction targets through facility level improvements. This document should be applied when completing compliance reporting for the 2013 emissions year.

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Technical guidance for completing specified gas baseline emission intensity applications. Version 4.0

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The purpose of this document is to assist regulated facilities under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation with the completion of Baseline Emissions Intensity Applications. A facility's stated... More ≫

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The purpose of this document is to assist regulated facilities under the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation with the completion of Baseline Emissions Intensity Applications. A facility's stated baseline emissions intensity (BEI) value must be representative of the facility's normal operating conditions. If the baseline period is not representative of that facility's standard operating conditions, the Certifying Official must contact Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development to discuss an adjusted baseline period. More information on alternate baseline periods is available in section 3.2 of this guidance document.

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Annual summary of specified gas emitters regulation

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2009 was the second full year of operations for the Specified Gas Emitters Regulation. This report details the results for 2009 and for the previous program periods.

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