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Quantification protocol for biogas production and combustion

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This quantification protocol is written for those familiar with wastewater treatment processes and with the operation of anaerobic digesters and biogas utilization systems. It includes... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is written for those familiar with wastewater treatment processes and with the operation of anaerobic digesters and biogas utilization systems. It includes opportunities for generating emission offsets from both solid and liquid waste streams.

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Climate Leadership Plan : implementation plan 2018-19

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In November 2015 the Government of Alberta introduced the Climate Leadership Plan to reduce carbon emissions. This document presents the government's plan, for fiscal year 2018-2019, to continue... More ≫

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In November 2015 the Government of Alberta introduced the Climate Leadership Plan to reduce carbon emissions. This document presents the government's plan, for fiscal year 2018-2019, to continue implementation of the Plan, including linkages with the Outcome Framework (included as an appendix) and the government's fiscal plan.

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Technical guidance for the assessment of additionality

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This provides specific guidance to stakeholders when assessing the additionality of a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions or sequestration of GHGs under the Alberta emission offset system. In... More ≫

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This provides specific guidance to stakeholders when assessing the additionality of a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions or sequestration of GHGs under the Alberta emission offset system. In order to demonstrate the additionality of the activities that are included or proposed to be included in the development or revision of an emission offset quantification protocol, the use of the tools contained in this technical guidance is a requirement for both the Alberta Climate Change Office and stakeholders. This document explains both the roles each of these parties play, and the process used for reviewing and assessing additionality during protocol development or revision.

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Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework 2017 : advancing Alberta’s environmental performance and diversification through investments in innovation and technology

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The Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework serves as the overarching guide for the investment of funds from the pricing of carbon emissions for innovation and clean technology. It... More ≫

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The Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework serves as the overarching guide for the investment of funds from the pricing of carbon emissions for innovation and clean technology. It supports investments in clean innovation across a number of technology areas, including hydrocarbons in the oil sands, renewable energy, green products and services, and other areas. Public investments will result in broad industry and public benefits, and will minimize the environmental impacts of technology deployment. And as discoveries and opportunities emerge in the technology and innovation sectors, the Framework will enable the province to adjust accordingly.

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Compliance flexibility policy fact sheet

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Presents the compliance flexibility policy under the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation.

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Alberta-UK low carbon innovation and growth framework

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The objectives of this joint Framework are: to facilitate partnerships between Alberta and UK stakeholders that will drive economic development, diversification, innovation and job creation; to... More ≫

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The objectives of this joint Framework are: to facilitate partnerships between Alberta and UK stakeholders that will drive economic development, diversification, innovation and job creation; to enhance low carbon technology and innovation collaboration between the UK and Alberta; and to further develop UK-Alberta dialogues on energy and environmental policy and regulation.

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Alberta's 2008 climate change strategy : responsibility / leadership / action

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This strategy acknowledges Alberta's responsibility for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and aims to put Alberta in a leadership role in reducing these emissions and adapting to climate change.... More ≫

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This strategy acknowledges Alberta's responsibility for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and aims to put Alberta in a leadership role in reducing these emissions and adapting to climate change. The strategy outlines an initial set of key actions to be taken, focusing on three broad themes: conserving and using energy efficiently, implementing carbon capture and storage, and greening energy production.

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