https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?res_format=PDF&license_id=OGLA&tags=greenhouse+gas+emissions&language=en-CA+%5Bdefault%5DOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-28T20:37:14.112407+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: ''https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/4ed645c8-5c2f-4a90-b580-59c34de84633Standard for verification. Version 1.02023-09-06T17:35:30.195841+00:00Overview of the verification required under Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation for the 2018 calendar year and after.2018-03-29T15:14:43.063311+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ae43faff-6405-443d-a07a-d541d04c52f0Technical guidance for the assessment of additionality2023-09-06T19:13:35.042574+00:00This 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.2018-05-31T20:28:15.301013+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/854af86e-309a-4727-90f9-6bba947dc66eClimate Leadership Plan : progress report2023-09-13T20:37:18.733430+00:00In November 2015 the Government of Alberta introduced the Climate Leadership Plan to reduce carbon emissions. These reports provide an update on the actions taken and progress made towards achieving the goals set out in the plan. Progress reports outline how the province will measure, evaluate and report on progress made on reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as other important outcomes.2018-06-05T22:32:18.935130+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/31c8e561-92d9-4201-ae83-db321e54acb8Alberta Indigenous climate capacity program guidelines2023-09-14T20:40:14.626776+00:00The Alberta Indigenous Climate Capacity Program is a grant program that builds technical and leadership capacity within Indigenous communities and organizations in order to increase climate leadership knowledge, prepare indigenous communities for green-energy economic development, and increase awareness and understanding of how local actions can decrease greenhouse gas emissions. This fact sheet outlines eligibility requirements, the types of projects eligible for funding, and application details.2018-10-18T16:23:36.839924+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d609598b-ee65-45af-bd04-d1fef0c296e9Alberta Indigenous community energy program guidelines2023-09-14T20:41:37.060473+00:00The Alberta Indigenous Energy Efficiency (Retrofit) Program provides funding to improve energy efficiency of Indigenous communities and Indigenous organization-owned buildings. These guidelines outline eligibility requirements, funding levels, eligible expenses, and application procedures for the grant.2018-10-18T16:27:41.636558+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e18384ac-f40a-4a14-8153-48f43a869a04Alberta Indigenous green energy development supporting documentation guide2023-09-14T20:42:12.517773+00:00The Alberta Indigenous Green Energy Development Program assists Alberta Indigenous communities and organizations acquire an ownership stake in Alberta’s rapidly-expanding renewable energy sector. The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the documentation to be submitted with grant applications.2018-10-18T17:18:21.675224+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/85b73960-4f37-405c-a31f-1be7e3dd2d28Agricultural carbon offsets activity increases from 2007 to 20122023-10-19T22:02:08.552577+00:00Looks at how carbon levels were reduced as a result of agricultural offsets between 2007 and 2012, and highlights developments in the Alberta Offset System during this period.2017-08-28T20:23:35.273829+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/76ef0f74-fb24-4aae-b9d9-e9281411548eCapturing benefits by reducing beef emissions2023-10-19T22:16:51.190218+00:00The Alberta Offset System gives agricultural producers new ways to benefit from helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development has developed a series of Protocol Summary documents to provide producers with a brief introduction to each of the protocols related to agriculture. This fact sheet looks at the three protocols related to beef production.2017-08-28T19:20:27.738964+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/feb8f99c-e140-4031-a016-4d2fe283a9b0On-farm studies assess carbon offsets2023-10-20T20:29:13.778167+00:00The Alberta Offset System includes a number of protocols agricultural producers can follow in order to earn carbon offsets from documented improvements to practice changes. This information sheet describes three studies which were undertaken to better understand the opportunities for maximizing carbon offsets in on-farm operations. The three protocols studied were the Conservation Cropping Protocol, the Reducing Days on Feed for Beef Cattle Protocol, and the The Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol. Study results identified barriers, gaps and options needed to support adoption of these protocols.2017-08-28T20:10:48.534714+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/5d79b86b-7811-413f-88d8-acd36cb9d6d2Alberta greenhouse gas quantification methodologies. Version 2.x2023-10-26T17:42:04.161049+00:00Quantification methodologies for emissions, production and other reported data are prescribed for facilities that are subject to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation and the Specified Gas Reporting Regulation, to ensure accuracy and consistency across all facilities and sectors.2020-10-30T19:50:05.443477+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ba00d7a0-e37b-4792-a050-f56bfd968187Standard for greenhouse gas emission offset project developers. Version 3.x2023-10-26T17:43:34.727278+00:00The Standard for Greenhouse Gas Emission Offset Project Developers has been released as one of a series of standards under Alberta's Technology, Innovation, and Emissions Reductions Regulation and outlines the requirements for project developers when developing an emission offset project.2019-11-18T18:49:52.650835+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/26b45734-4765-41cf-965c-ec945a6e4581Standard for validation, verification and audit. Version 5.x2023-10-26T19:06:04.429274+00:00 This document outlines the requirements for validation, verification and audit under the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation. TIER is Alberta's industrial greenhouse gas emissions pricing regulation and emissions trading system. Facilities regulated under TIER must reduce emissions to meet facility benchmarks. All facilities are required to submit verified annual compliance reports yearly. Compliance reporting and benchmark applications require third party assurance.2020-07-28T18:07:52.290446+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/0cba733c-5038-4503-a2ef-33edb14abae3Standard for developing benchmarks : Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction regulation. Version 2.x2023-10-26T19:19:54.739799+00:00Provides an overview of how benchmarks have and will be developed, criteria for opt-in and facility aggregates, and the relevant application processes. Also contains additional information regarding emissions scope and coverage, tightening rate, review periods and the compliance cost containment program. 2020-07-28T18:15:05.513555+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/9f28037a-df38-403a-ac3c-51ed3a53d605Quantification protocol for greenhouse gas emission reductions from pneumatic devices. Version 2.x2023-12-05T15:07:32.729130+00:00This quantification protocol is written for the oil and gas industry where natural gas is used to provide pneumatic power for automated process control and operational devices. Devices that may be powered by natural gas include pressure controllers, temperature controllers, transducers, liquid level controllers, flow rate regulators and chemical pumps. The opportunity for generating carbon offsets arises from the direct and indirect reduction in greenhouse gases resulting from the conversion of instrument gas to instrument air in process control systems.2017-02-17T15:47:08.356174+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/dbf7c917-3382-4758-b640-e441722b5da2Renewable fuels greenhouse gas emissions eligibility standard : Alberta renewable fuels standard2024-01-05T21:37:12.633159+00:00This document outlines the Renewable fuels greenhouse gas emissions eligibility standard as defined by the Renewable Fuels Standard Regulation, an associated regulation for Alberta's Climate Change and Emissions Management Act.2017-01-13T18:30:13.386263+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/bccea7e7-9e83-43a1-a454-f940b7f96864Funding opportunities for Indigenous climate leadership2024-01-05T21:51:51.780442+00:00Assists Indigenous communities, organizations, and their membership in finding appropriate funding resources in relation to Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan to increase Indigenous participation in the new lower carbon economy. A concise description of each source, program, eligibility, available funding, deadlines, and contact information is provided.2018-11-13T23:12:21.666028+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/0dc754a0-943c-4c7d-b5b1-cbc032f25d69Renewable Fuels Standard Regulation fact sheet2024-01-19T21:44:56.353092+00:00The document contains important information related to the Renewable Fuels Standard regulation, as administered by Environment and Protected Areas.2024-01-12T22:54:44.867909+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e034875d-f1cd-449f-acbc-e13b1631b5f0Economic impacts of a greenhouse gas emissions cap on the oil and gas sector2024-02-08T21:13:03.911550+00:00In December 2023, the Government of Canada announced plans to implement a national cap-and-trade system to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector to achieve the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. This report, prepared by the Conference Board of Canada and presented to Alberta Treasury Board and Finance, estimates the potential economic impact of a greenhouse gas emissions cap on the oil and gas sector.2024-02-08T20:27:35.047803+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ab09f990-9ed2-4cee-b853-fa62fdf06d92Federal draft methane regulation amendments for the upstream oil and gas sector : Government of Alberta technical submission2024-02-14T15:18:56.540818+00:00This submission outlines Alberta's concerns regarding the proposed federal methane regulation amendments for the upstream oil and gas sector. In it, Alberta identifies significant flaws in the proposed regulations, modelling and impact assessment, as well as the absence of necessary federal financial support to achieve meaningful reductions. The technical submission does not alter Alberta's position that the proposed emissions cap is unconstitutional. As set out in Section 92A of the Constitution Act, 1867, Alberta has exclusive jurisdiction to manage the rate of non-renewable natural resources production and operational aspects of their development in the province.2024-02-13T23:13:53.636941+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/92ead189-ebbe-412d-8b3f-9155d792ac8fQuantification protocol for greenhouse gas emission reductions from pneumatic devices. Version 3.x2024-03-14T16:18:05.453497+00:00This protocol is effective January 1, 2023 and must be used to quantify emission offsets generated in the 2023 vintage going forward. This quantification protocol is written for the oil and gas industry where natural gas is used to provide pneumatic power for automated process control and operational devices. Devices include pressure controllers, temperature controllers, transducers, liquid level controllers, flow rate regulators and chemical pumps. The opportunity for generating emission offsets arises from the direct and indirect reduction in greenhouse gases resulting from the conversion of instrument gas to instrument air in process control systems, conversion of pumps, and vent gas capture.2023-10-17T21:24:11.025849+00:00