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Alberta greenhouse gas quantification methodologies. Version 2.x

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Quantification methodologies for emissions, production and other reported data are prescribed for facilities that are subject to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation and... More ≫

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Quantification 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.

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Quantification of area fugitive emissions at oil sands mines. Version 2.x

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This directive provides a standard minimum procedure for flux chamber measurements to quantify area fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from mine faces and tailings ponds at oil sands mines. This... More ≫

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This directive provides a standard minimum procedure for flux chamber measurements to quantify area fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from mine faces and tailings ponds at oil sands mines. This directive is to be applied for reporting under the Carbon Competitiveness Incentive Regulation, Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation, and Specified Gas Reporting Regulation.

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Quantification protocol for vent gas reduction : technology innovation and emissions reduction (TIER) regulation

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This quantification protocol is written for the oil and gas industry where methane that is normally vented is capture and either conserved or combusted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The... More ≫

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This quantification protocol is written for the oil and gas industry where methane that is normally vented is capture and either conserved or combusted to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The protocol provides a methodology to quantify the greenhouse gas emission reductions from capturing vented methane. Since methane has a much higher global warming potential than carbon dioxide this protocol has the potential to enable project developers to achieve significant reductions and generate emission offsets.

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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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GreenSTEM program guide

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Provides a high-level overview of the GreenSTEM pilot program from application to post-completion. The program is intended to enable hard-tech spin outs and start-ups from Alberta's research... More ≫

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Provides a high-level overview of the GreenSTEM pilot program from application to post-completion. The program is intended to enable hard-tech spin outs and start-ups from Alberta's research universities through access to seed funding, facilitated lab access mentorship, and technology business skills development.

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Carbon offset emission factors handbook. Version 2.0

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The document outlines emission factors needed in calculating emission reductions under a government-approved emission offsets quantification protocol.

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Climate change innovation and technology framework : GreenSTEM program guide

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Provides a high-level overview of the GreenSTEM pilot program from application to post-completion. The program is a cleantech-focused entrepreneurial fellowship that provides seed funding to... More ≫

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Provides a high-level overview of the GreenSTEM pilot program from application to post-completion. The program is a cleantech-focused entrepreneurial fellowship that provides seed funding to hard-tech spinouts and startups from Alberta's research universities, facilitated lab access mentorship, and technology business skills development. GreenSTEM is a new pilot program under the Climate Change Innovation and Technology Framework's Emerging Clean Technology Partnerships Program.

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Technical guidance for offset protocol development and revision. Version 2.0

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This document provides guidance to stakeholders who may be interested in developing or revising a quantification protocol for Alberta's emission offset system. The guidance provides key... More ≫

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This document provides guidance to stakeholders who may be interested in developing or revising a quantification protocol for Alberta's emission offset system. The guidance provides key information on the development process and on offset system design principles. The document also provides stakeholders with information to understand how the Alberta Climate Change Office reviews new and revises existing protocols in the Alberta emmission offset system.

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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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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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