Course

AIR-129: Your GHG Program: Practical Considerations for Managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in an Evolving Landscape

Location

Baltimore, MD

Dates

Start: Aug 31, 2009
End: Aug 31, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This course is being held in conjunction with our specialty conference, "Harmonizing Greenhouse Gas Assessment and Reporting Processes".

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AIR-129: Your GHG Program: Practical Considerations for Managing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in an Evolving Landscape
INSTRUCTOR: Terri Shires, URS Corporation
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Greenhouse gas emissions are receiving significant attention in the United States. Regional and state organizations are taking action now through voluntary and mandatory programs, while a myriad of federal activities are being explored. The financial community and shareholders are questioning companies about potential exposures, their impact on share value and what specific actions are being taken to mitigate or adapt to these risks. Companies recognize that they will be impacted, but are looking for guidance and direction in this uncertain and rapidly evolving GHG landscape. During this session we will provide an overview of current programs for voluntary and mandatory inventory reporting, practice with inventory calculations and metrics for comparing with peers.

Overview

Your company has made the decision to report Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.  What does this mean and how do you achieve this commitment?  This workshop is targeted toward the professional responsible for compiling the GHG inventory.  Through discussion, case studies, and examples, this workshop will focus on key elements for constructing a verifiable GHG Inventory.  Calculation methodologies will cover emission sources common to most GHG inventories: stationary combustion, vehicles, electricity, and small emission sources.  The workshop will also address developing an Inventory Management Plan, assessing inventory accuracy, and quantifying emission reductions.

Course Outline

1.  Introductions and Overview

15 min

2.  Inventory Scope and Boundary

         Overview of Accounting Principles and Boundary/Scope Considerations

         Identifying Emission Sources

15 min

3.  Summary of Registry Protocols and Requirements

         Commonalities of The Climate Registry, The California Climate Action Registry, and DOE 1605(b)

         Industry-specific Guidelines

15 min

4.  Inventory Management Plan

         Purpose

         Typical outline and elements

         Example IMP

15 min

5. Calculation Methodologies

         Stationary Combustion Sources (including small combustion sources)

         Mobile Sources

         Purchased Electricity

         Refrigerants

         Example Inventory

45 min

Open Discussion

15 min

Break

15 min

6. Continuous Improvement and Verification

         Data Management and QA/QC

         Documentation and Verification Requirements

         Guidance on de minimis emissions and example calculation

         Assessing inventory accuracy and case study

45 min

7. Emission Reduction Activities

         Implications for inventory and reporting

         Basics on verifiable emission reductions

30 min

8. Inventory Case Study

15 min

Open Discussion and Wrap Up

15 min