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Overview of The Climate Registry

Overview of The Climate Registry. WRAP March 7, 2007 Joel Levin Vice President. Main Topics. How would The Climate Registry work? What are the benefits for states and tribes? What are the benefits for reporting organizations?. Three Step Process**. Gather data

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Overview of The Climate Registry

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  1. Overview ofThe Climate Registry WRAP March 7, 2007 Joel Levin Vice President

  2. Main Topics • How would The Climate Registry work? • What are the benefits for states and tribes? • What are the benefits for reporting organizations?

  3. Three Step Process** • Gather data • 6 Kyoto gases (CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6) • Direct stationary, mobile, process and fugitive emissions • Indirect emissions: i.e. purchases of electricity and steam • National or international reporting • Tracking mostly through utility bills and vehicle fuel • Does not include product use • Certify data using third-party certifiers • Report data publicly **California Registry current practice, which may vary from Climate Registry practice

  4. Costs of Participation Annual Participation Fee Annual Certification Fee Staff time

  5. Tools for Members • General Reporting Protocol • Industry-Specific Protocols • Certification Protocols • Web-based software

  6. Who will the members be? • Existing California Registry members • 235 members, includes most large emitters in the state • Petroleum industry • Utilities • Power generators • Cement manufacturing • Mining • Large manufacturers • Landfills and sanitation districts • Cities, counties, and state agencies

  7. What is the value to statesand tribes? • Leverage work other states have already done • Building the infrastructure for GHG accounting is expensive and time consuming • Help companies to establish an emissions baseline • Collaborate with other states to establish standardized accounting • Establish state-level rules before the feds act • Build the infrastructure for GHG markets

  8. Why do companies participate? • Establish a baseline of emissions and get protection for early actions in any future state or federal program • Get ready for GHG policy by building your inventory now and understanding your emisions • Access to software and technical support • Recognition as a global environmental leader • It’s the right thing to do

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