This document discusses a voluntary industry initiative to address climate change called the International Power Partnerships Initiative (IPP). The IPP aims to identify international energy projects that produce measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. It provides an opportunity for US industry to maintain leadership in international climate efforts. The document outlines the goals of the IPP and references past successes of related programs in leveraging private investment for climate projects globally. It invites power companies to participate in the sponsoring group for the new IPP initiative.
Letter from American Chemistry Council 12.24.02 (b)Obama White House
The document summarizes the U.S. chemical industry's response to President Bush's Global Climate Business Challenge to reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 18% by 2012. Key points:
1) The chemical industry commits to reducing its own greenhouse gas intensity by 18% by 2012 using 1990 as the baseline. It will collect member data annually to measure progress.
2) It will continue developing products to help other industries improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. This includes insulation materials, parts for more efficient cars and appliances, and building materials.
3) It will work with the government to establish consistent reporting methods and definitions to ensure transparency of reduction numbers. It will also regularly report progress to the public and government.
This document provides talking points about the EPA denying a petition to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. The key points are:
1) EPA lacks authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gases for climate change purposes.
2) The only practical way to reduce motor vehicle emissions of CO2 is to regulate fuel economy, which is under the jurisdiction of DOT, not EPA.
3) Regulating greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles would be inappropriate at this time, as it would require the EPA to make judgments without sufficient scientific studies.
The EPA denied a petition to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles for three reasons: 1) The EPA lacks authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases for climate change purposes; 2) Regulating fuel economy, which impacts vehicle CO2 emissions, is under the authority of the Department of Transportation; and 3) Regulating GHG emissions from vehicles would be inappropriate at this time given uncertainties. The EPA also outlined several voluntary programs to address transportation sector contributions to climate change and noted that the President has pursued an approach emphasizing international cooperation and voluntary reductions in greenhouse gas intensity.
EPA denied a petition to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles for three reasons: 1) EPA lacks authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate CO2 emissions for climate change; 2) regulating vehicle fuel economy to reduce CO2 emissions is assigned to DOT by Congress; and 3) regulating GHG emissions now would be premature without more scientific study. The petition was filed in 1999 by environmental groups but EPA is now taking final action to deny it to avoid unnecessary litigation.
This document discusses ethical investing in carbon credit projects to combat climate change. It notes that high returns are now available through environmentally and financially responsible investments. Investing in carbon credit projects that protect rainforests can generate returns while removing CO2 from the atmosphere. As more governments regulate emissions and carbon trading expands, carbon credits could become one of the world's largest commodity markets.
This document is a letter from Thomas Kuhn of the Edison Electric Institute to Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham regarding a proposal for the electric power industry to voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The letter outlines a plan for the Electric Power Industry Climate Initiative (EPICI) to work with the Department of Energy to reduce carbon intensity in the power sector by 3-5% over the next decade through individual company actions and joint industry initiatives. It requests that the government implement policies to support low-carbon technologies and activities to help the industry meet this voluntary goal.
The document provides an agenda and overview for an environmental behaviour change course. The course covers topics such as identifying preferred behaviours to target, understanding audience segmentation, and motivations for behaviour change. It also discusses principles of social marketing and provides tips for effective environmental communications and behaviour change programs, such as focusing on benefits, barriers, and social influences. The goal is to equip participants with knowledge for designing interventions to promote pro-environmental behaviours.
The document discusses climate change mitigation and the Kyoto Protocol. It defines mitigation as actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize their effects on climate change. The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which outlines legally binding emissions targets and mechanisms for reducing emissions such as emissions trading. The document provides details on emissions targets for countries and flexible mechanisms established under the Kyoto Protocol, including the Clean Development Mechanism.
Letter from American Chemistry Council 12.24.02 (b)Obama White House
The document summarizes the U.S. chemical industry's response to President Bush's Global Climate Business Challenge to reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 18% by 2012. Key points:
1) The chemical industry commits to reducing its own greenhouse gas intensity by 18% by 2012 using 1990 as the baseline. It will collect member data annually to measure progress.
2) It will continue developing products to help other industries improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. This includes insulation materials, parts for more efficient cars and appliances, and building materials.
3) It will work with the government to establish consistent reporting methods and definitions to ensure transparency of reduction numbers. It will also regularly report progress to the public and government.
This document provides talking points about the EPA denying a petition to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles. The key points are:
1) EPA lacks authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gases for climate change purposes.
2) The only practical way to reduce motor vehicle emissions of CO2 is to regulate fuel economy, which is under the jurisdiction of DOT, not EPA.
3) Regulating greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles would be inappropriate at this time, as it would require the EPA to make judgments without sufficient scientific studies.
The EPA denied a petition to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles for three reasons: 1) The EPA lacks authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases for climate change purposes; 2) Regulating fuel economy, which impacts vehicle CO2 emissions, is under the authority of the Department of Transportation; and 3) Regulating GHG emissions from vehicles would be inappropriate at this time given uncertainties. The EPA also outlined several voluntary programs to address transportation sector contributions to climate change and noted that the President has pursued an approach emphasizing international cooperation and voluntary reductions in greenhouse gas intensity.
EPA denied a petition to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles for three reasons: 1) EPA lacks authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate CO2 emissions for climate change; 2) regulating vehicle fuel economy to reduce CO2 emissions is assigned to DOT by Congress; and 3) regulating GHG emissions now would be premature without more scientific study. The petition was filed in 1999 by environmental groups but EPA is now taking final action to deny it to avoid unnecessary litigation.
This document discusses ethical investing in carbon credit projects to combat climate change. It notes that high returns are now available through environmentally and financially responsible investments. Investing in carbon credit projects that protect rainforests can generate returns while removing CO2 from the atmosphere. As more governments regulate emissions and carbon trading expands, carbon credits could become one of the world's largest commodity markets.
This document is a letter from Thomas Kuhn of the Edison Electric Institute to Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham regarding a proposal for the electric power industry to voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The letter outlines a plan for the Electric Power Industry Climate Initiative (EPICI) to work with the Department of Energy to reduce carbon intensity in the power sector by 3-5% over the next decade through individual company actions and joint industry initiatives. It requests that the government implement policies to support low-carbon technologies and activities to help the industry meet this voluntary goal.
The document provides an agenda and overview for an environmental behaviour change course. The course covers topics such as identifying preferred behaviours to target, understanding audience segmentation, and motivations for behaviour change. It also discusses principles of social marketing and provides tips for effective environmental communications and behaviour change programs, such as focusing on benefits, barriers, and social influences. The goal is to equip participants with knowledge for designing interventions to promote pro-environmental behaviours.
The document discusses climate change mitigation and the Kyoto Protocol. It defines mitigation as actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize their effects on climate change. The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which outlines legally binding emissions targets and mechanisms for reducing emissions such as emissions trading. The document provides details on emissions targets for countries and flexible mechanisms established under the Kyoto Protocol, including the Clean Development Mechanism.
Green Roof: The Next Urban Frontier - Bronx NYFlanna489y
The Bronx Initiative for Energy and the Environment (BIEE) is establishing an Environmental Grants Program to fund projects that increase energy efficiency and reduce pollution in the Bronx. Up to $1.15 million is available for eligible non-profit and small business projects involving weatherization, lighting upgrades, solar/wind technology, green building components, and more. Priority will be given to projects with the greatest pollution reduction or energy savings per dollar. Interested applicants should submit a one page project summary and 10 page narrative by March 15, May 14, or September 15, 2004 to the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation.
Huntingdonshire Dc Mea Green Force Launch 8th May 2009guestd65b32
The document outlines Richard Davies' presentation on the Green Force initiative at Huntingdonshire District Council. The presentation covers HDC's vision and targets to reduce emissions, introduce the Green Force program, and ways the Green Force network can make a difference through community projects, leadership, and changing behaviors. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of ambitious plans and actions to address climate change.
UtiliTree Carbon Company is soliciting funding from power companies for a new initiative called UtiliTree II to plant trees in the lower Mississippi River Valley to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and support President Bush's approach to addressing greenhouse gases; UtiliTree II aims to restore over 30,000 acres of forest through land purchases and easements to provide carbon offsets at a cost of less than $2 per ton while delivering other environmental benefits; the letter requests financial commitments totaling $5 million from companies by September 30th to support the projects.
Eii Overview & Energy Presentation.10.18.07dchampion
This presentation from 2007 was a consolidation of research I had done in the finance sector evaluating the convergence of global energy demand, geo-political conflict, diminishing domestic energy resources, climate change, and the pending need to focus on emission reduction and U.S. energy independence.
Mearl Oil Company established new Environmental Impact Targets (EITs) in 2003 to standardize environmental policies globally. However, Mearl Canada objected to applying the EITs for water effluent management at its facilities, as they already met Canadian regulatory standards. This highlighted a disagreement between Mearl's central leadership and a subsidiary over whether global standards should apply equally to developed countries with strong existing regulations.
Small-Scale Production and Use of Biofuels for Sustainable Development in Sub...QZ1
This document provides an overview of small-scale liquid biofuels production and use in sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses how biofuels can improve energy access and livelihoods while reducing environmental impacts. The document examines case studies of jatropha, other energy crops, and edible cash crops for biofuels in countries like Mali, Zambia, South Africa, and Tanzania. It identifies barriers like lack of financing and support policies. Lessons learned show benefits but also sustainability concerns. The document recommends policies to scale up sustainable small-scale biofuels through support for farmers, improved stoves, and cross-country sharing of best practices.
English Version Ccn Business Plan(Long) 24 March 2011 (L)(5)naroseo
CCN is a carbon trading consulting firm based in Adelaide, Australia that was established to educate people about climate change and environmental preservation. It operates a carbon auction platform, invests in green technologies, and handles carbon credit projects. CCN works with partners like Sustainable Growth Group to develop large conservation projects, such as the 250,000 hectare Rimba Megah Lestari project in Indonesia, the largest in the country, which will generate 10 million carbon credits for CCN.
This document proposes a new reforestation initiative called "UtiliTree 2" to support President Bush's climate change plans. It would fund tree planting projects in the Lower Mississippi River Valley through land purchases and donations to the National Wildlife Refuge system. A meeting will be held with power companies, government agencies, and conservation groups to discuss options. The program aims to offset over $5 million in carbon emissions over 5 years. Benefits include supporting the President's climate policies, improving wildlife habitat and flood prevention in the degraded river valley region.
- Carbon Central Network (CCN) is a carbon trading consulting firm based in Adelaide, Australia that was established to educate people about climate change and preserving rainforests.
- CCN manages carbon credit sourcing and sales, provides online platforms for carbon trading, and invests in green technologies.
- CCN partners with Sustainable Growth Group and the Rimba Megah Lestari conservation project in Indonesia, the largest such project to date, to generate and sell carbon credits that fund rainforest protection.
This report examines the impacts of wasting and improper waste management on climate change. It finds that reducing waste sent to landfills and incinerators could reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to closing 21% of US coal-fired power plants. A zero waste approach prioritizing reduction, reuse, recycling and composting is identified as one of the fastest, cheapest and most effective strategies for mitigating climate change in the short term. The report calls for new policies and tools to support climate-friendly waste management.
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the green benchmark for the tenant improvement market.
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the recognized system for certifying high-performance green tenant spaces that are healthy, productive places to work; are less costly to operate and maintain; and have a reduced environmental footprint. It gives tenants and designers, who do not always have control over whole building operations, the power to make sustainable choices. Making these choices during tenant improvements and interior renovations can dramatically affect the indoor environment.
This rating system was developed specifically for tenants in commercial and institutional buildings who lease their space or don’t occupy the entire building.
LEED for Commercial Interiors was designed to work hand-in-hand with the LEED for Core & Shell rating system, used by developers to certify the core and shell of a project and prepare the building for environmentally conscious tenants.
Global Alternative Compliance Paths are available for this rating system.
Links:-
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Rating System
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Checklist
1) Clean coal use has tripled as regulated emissions have declined over 80%, providing a path to near-zero emissions through technologies like carbon capture and storage.
2) Studies show that achieving climate goals would cost 40% more without carbon capture and storage, which can reduce costs of meeting emissions targets by 15-50% compared to other low-carbon options like nuclear and renewable energy.
3) Major carbon capture and storage projects are accelerating around the world, with plans for 10 commercial demonstration projects in the US by 2016 called for by the Secretary of Energy to advance the technology.
A presentation on the development of geothermal energy use in the Philippines. Presented as part of the Ring of Fire programme jointly implemented by EDC and WWF Philippines
The Growing Importance of Biomass in Biodiesel Production QZ1
This document discusses biomass as an energy source and focuses on biodiesel production from algae. It provides background on biomass energy and discusses some challenges with traditional biomass usage. The objectives are outlined as moving to modern biomass energy technologies to provide a renewable and sustainable fuel source. Details are given on biodiesel production processes from algae and some potential advantages are noted, such as high oil yield per acre compared to other crops. Methods for algae cultivation and oil extraction are summarized. The conclusion states that algae show potential as a bioenergy source due to using carbon dioxide and sunlight to produce biomass.
This document summarizes the National CDM Project for Solar Energy (NASEL) in Lebanon. NASEL aims to promote the widespread adoption of solar water heaters in Lebanon by making them affordable through an innovative financing model. It will offset household electricity usage for water heating, reducing costs for consumers and the government. By installing solar water heaters in 1.2 million homes, NASEL expects to save 155 GWh of electricity per year, lower greenhouse gas emissions by 120,000 tons annually, and reduce the government's electricity subsidy by $20 million per year.
Presentation on REDD application for Pakistan Saadullah Ayazsaadayaz
Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD/REDD+) has the potential to help Pakistan mitigate climate change. Forests represent a significant carbon stock and sink, but Pakistan is losing about 2,700 hectares of forest per year through deforestation. If this deforestation could be fully avoided and compensated through REDD+, it could generate $94.74 million to $315.8 million annually for Pakistan depending on the price of carbon credits. However, there are also risks involved and Pakistan would need to improve its capacity and address drivers of deforestation before implementing a REDD+ program.
- The EPA posted draft chapters of the U.S. Climate Action Report for public comment by December 17th.
- The document was posted on the EPA's website and other agencies were asked to link to the site from their websites to spread awareness of the public comment period.
- The email included an attachment of the Federal Register notice announcing the public comment opportunity on the draft chapters.
Working Group- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2.1.01Obama White House
The document summarizes the United States delegation attending the Sixth Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from February 13-16, 2001. It provides background on the IPCC and notes that the Working Group II report will assess potential climate change impacts on health, agriculture, biodiversity, settlements, water resources and insurance. It also lists the members of the U.S. delegation led by Jeff Miotke from the Department of State.
This document does not contain any meaningful information that can be summarized in 3 sentences or less. The document appears to contain random characters and symbols without any discernible words, sentences, or context.
The document provides a status report on federal agency implementation of procedures under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It lists 86 federal agencies and notes that 11 have final NEPA procedures published, 36 have proposed procedures published, and 39 have yet to publish proposed procedures. The agencies are divided into categories based on the status of their NEPA procedure implementation.
Green Roof: The Next Urban Frontier - Bronx NYFlanna489y
The Bronx Initiative for Energy and the Environment (BIEE) is establishing an Environmental Grants Program to fund projects that increase energy efficiency and reduce pollution in the Bronx. Up to $1.15 million is available for eligible non-profit and small business projects involving weatherization, lighting upgrades, solar/wind technology, green building components, and more. Priority will be given to projects with the greatest pollution reduction or energy savings per dollar. Interested applicants should submit a one page project summary and 10 page narrative by March 15, May 14, or September 15, 2004 to the Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation.
Huntingdonshire Dc Mea Green Force Launch 8th May 2009guestd65b32
The document outlines Richard Davies' presentation on the Green Force initiative at Huntingdonshire District Council. The presentation covers HDC's vision and targets to reduce emissions, introduce the Green Force program, and ways the Green Force network can make a difference through community projects, leadership, and changing behaviors. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of ambitious plans and actions to address climate change.
UtiliTree Carbon Company is soliciting funding from power companies for a new initiative called UtiliTree II to plant trees in the lower Mississippi River Valley to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and support President Bush's approach to addressing greenhouse gases; UtiliTree II aims to restore over 30,000 acres of forest through land purchases and easements to provide carbon offsets at a cost of less than $2 per ton while delivering other environmental benefits; the letter requests financial commitments totaling $5 million from companies by September 30th to support the projects.
Eii Overview & Energy Presentation.10.18.07dchampion
This presentation from 2007 was a consolidation of research I had done in the finance sector evaluating the convergence of global energy demand, geo-political conflict, diminishing domestic energy resources, climate change, and the pending need to focus on emission reduction and U.S. energy independence.
Mearl Oil Company established new Environmental Impact Targets (EITs) in 2003 to standardize environmental policies globally. However, Mearl Canada objected to applying the EITs for water effluent management at its facilities, as they already met Canadian regulatory standards. This highlighted a disagreement between Mearl's central leadership and a subsidiary over whether global standards should apply equally to developed countries with strong existing regulations.
Small-Scale Production and Use of Biofuels for Sustainable Development in Sub...QZ1
This document provides an overview of small-scale liquid biofuels production and use in sub-Saharan Africa. It discusses how biofuels can improve energy access and livelihoods while reducing environmental impacts. The document examines case studies of jatropha, other energy crops, and edible cash crops for biofuels in countries like Mali, Zambia, South Africa, and Tanzania. It identifies barriers like lack of financing and support policies. Lessons learned show benefits but also sustainability concerns. The document recommends policies to scale up sustainable small-scale biofuels through support for farmers, improved stoves, and cross-country sharing of best practices.
English Version Ccn Business Plan(Long) 24 March 2011 (L)(5)naroseo
CCN is a carbon trading consulting firm based in Adelaide, Australia that was established to educate people about climate change and environmental preservation. It operates a carbon auction platform, invests in green technologies, and handles carbon credit projects. CCN works with partners like Sustainable Growth Group to develop large conservation projects, such as the 250,000 hectare Rimba Megah Lestari project in Indonesia, the largest in the country, which will generate 10 million carbon credits for CCN.
This document proposes a new reforestation initiative called "UtiliTree 2" to support President Bush's climate change plans. It would fund tree planting projects in the Lower Mississippi River Valley through land purchases and donations to the National Wildlife Refuge system. A meeting will be held with power companies, government agencies, and conservation groups to discuss options. The program aims to offset over $5 million in carbon emissions over 5 years. Benefits include supporting the President's climate policies, improving wildlife habitat and flood prevention in the degraded river valley region.
- Carbon Central Network (CCN) is a carbon trading consulting firm based in Adelaide, Australia that was established to educate people about climate change and preserving rainforests.
- CCN manages carbon credit sourcing and sales, provides online platforms for carbon trading, and invests in green technologies.
- CCN partners with Sustainable Growth Group and the Rimba Megah Lestari conservation project in Indonesia, the largest such project to date, to generate and sell carbon credits that fund rainforest protection.
This report examines the impacts of wasting and improper waste management on climate change. It finds that reducing waste sent to landfills and incinerators could reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to closing 21% of US coal-fired power plants. A zero waste approach prioritizing reduction, reuse, recycling and composting is identified as one of the fastest, cheapest and most effective strategies for mitigating climate change in the short term. The report calls for new policies and tools to support climate-friendly waste management.
LEED for Commercial Interiors
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the green benchmark for the tenant improvement market.
LEED for Commercial Interiors is the recognized system for certifying high-performance green tenant spaces that are healthy, productive places to work; are less costly to operate and maintain; and have a reduced environmental footprint. It gives tenants and designers, who do not always have control over whole building operations, the power to make sustainable choices. Making these choices during tenant improvements and interior renovations can dramatically affect the indoor environment.
This rating system was developed specifically for tenants in commercial and institutional buildings who lease their space or don’t occupy the entire building.
LEED for Commercial Interiors was designed to work hand-in-hand with the LEED for Core & Shell rating system, used by developers to certify the core and shell of a project and prepare the building for environmentally conscious tenants.
Global Alternative Compliance Paths are available for this rating system.
Links:-
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Rating System
LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors Checklist
1) Clean coal use has tripled as regulated emissions have declined over 80%, providing a path to near-zero emissions through technologies like carbon capture and storage.
2) Studies show that achieving climate goals would cost 40% more without carbon capture and storage, which can reduce costs of meeting emissions targets by 15-50% compared to other low-carbon options like nuclear and renewable energy.
3) Major carbon capture and storage projects are accelerating around the world, with plans for 10 commercial demonstration projects in the US by 2016 called for by the Secretary of Energy to advance the technology.
A presentation on the development of geothermal energy use in the Philippines. Presented as part of the Ring of Fire programme jointly implemented by EDC and WWF Philippines
The Growing Importance of Biomass in Biodiesel Production QZ1
This document discusses biomass as an energy source and focuses on biodiesel production from algae. It provides background on biomass energy and discusses some challenges with traditional biomass usage. The objectives are outlined as moving to modern biomass energy technologies to provide a renewable and sustainable fuel source. Details are given on biodiesel production processes from algae and some potential advantages are noted, such as high oil yield per acre compared to other crops. Methods for algae cultivation and oil extraction are summarized. The conclusion states that algae show potential as a bioenergy source due to using carbon dioxide and sunlight to produce biomass.
This document summarizes the National CDM Project for Solar Energy (NASEL) in Lebanon. NASEL aims to promote the widespread adoption of solar water heaters in Lebanon by making them affordable through an innovative financing model. It will offset household electricity usage for water heating, reducing costs for consumers and the government. By installing solar water heaters in 1.2 million homes, NASEL expects to save 155 GWh of electricity per year, lower greenhouse gas emissions by 120,000 tons annually, and reduce the government's electricity subsidy by $20 million per year.
Presentation on REDD application for Pakistan Saadullah Ayazsaadayaz
Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD/REDD+) has the potential to help Pakistan mitigate climate change. Forests represent a significant carbon stock and sink, but Pakistan is losing about 2,700 hectares of forest per year through deforestation. If this deforestation could be fully avoided and compensated through REDD+, it could generate $94.74 million to $315.8 million annually for Pakistan depending on the price of carbon credits. However, there are also risks involved and Pakistan would need to improve its capacity and address drivers of deforestation before implementing a REDD+ program.
- The EPA posted draft chapters of the U.S. Climate Action Report for public comment by December 17th.
- The document was posted on the EPA's website and other agencies were asked to link to the site from their websites to spread awareness of the public comment period.
- The email included an attachment of the Federal Register notice announcing the public comment opportunity on the draft chapters.
Working Group- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2.1.01Obama White House
The document summarizes the United States delegation attending the Sixth Session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II meeting in Geneva, Switzerland from February 13-16, 2001. It provides background on the IPCC and notes that the Working Group II report will assess potential climate change impacts on health, agriculture, biodiversity, settlements, water resources and insurance. It also lists the members of the U.S. delegation led by Jeff Miotke from the Department of State.
This document does not contain any meaningful information that can be summarized in 3 sentences or less. The document appears to contain random characters and symbols without any discernible words, sentences, or context.
The document provides a status report on federal agency implementation of procedures under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). It lists 86 federal agencies and notes that 11 have final NEPA procedures published, 36 have proposed procedures published, and 39 have yet to publish proposed procedures. The agencies are divided into categories based on the status of their NEPA procedure implementation.
This document is an index of news articles from April 2, 2002 related to environmental topics. It lists over 50 brief summaries of articles covering issues like air quality, arsenic, asbestos, climate change, energy, general environmentalism, pesticides, Superfund sites, toxic substances, and water quality. The articles are from major newspapers across the United States and discuss regulatory actions, scientific studies, and debates around various environmental protection efforts.
The document is a near-final draft of the U.S. National Communication to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. It provides an update on key U.S. climate activities since the last national communication and details remaining review steps. The author requests that any remaining edits or comments be sent by the end of the week to finalize the document for Executive Office review.
The document summarizes an article about an upcoming international meeting on clean development and climate change to be hosted by Australia in Adelaide in November. The meeting will bring together ministers from six countries (Australia, China, Japan, India, South Korea, and the United States) that make up the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will lead the American delegation. The partnership is seen as an alternative to the Kyoto Protocol and aims to reduce emissions through cooperation on low-emissions technologies rather than binding targets.
The document is an email summarizing a news article about a Senate hearing on climate change policies. At the hearing, four Bush administration advisors defended the President's decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol and pursue voluntary emissions reductions programs instead of mandatory caps. They argued mandatory cuts could cost billions and millions of jobs. Critics at the hearing said the administration's approach will not reduce emissions and is inadequate given warnings about climate change impacts. The administration officials said more study is needed before taking more aggressive action.
The EPA's latest climate report to the UN relies on the discredited National Assessment on Climate Change, violating an agreement with CEI to withdraw the Assessment. As part of settling a lawsuit by CEI, the White House agreed the Assessment's conclusions were not official policy. CEI argues the report inappropriately cites junk science the Administration recognized as invalid, undermining the President's climate policies. CEI demands the EPA be told the Clinton Administration is gone and to stop accepting the Assessment's findings.
The document proposes the creation of a new initiative to enhance restoration of abandoned mine lands (AML) to support President Bush's climate change policies. Key aspects of the proposed initiative include forming an umbrella organization of power companies to fund AML restoration projects, which could provide benefits like carbon sequestration, remediation of contaminated lands, and creation of ecological assets. The initiative is in early stages and seeks participation from power companies to help define and fund initial projects, with a potential first project focused in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Letter from American Iron and Steel Institute 9.27.02Obama White House
The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) requests a meeting with the Department of Energy to discuss participating in the Administration's voluntary "Business Challenge" program to improve carbon intensity at member company facilities. AISI members comprise about 67% of the U.S. steel industry. The AISI wishes to begin a process with DOE to craft a meaningful voluntary program and suggests personnel involved in a previous "Industries of the Future Program" participate. The AISI requests the initial meeting occur before their October 31 Board of Directors meeting so they can update member CEOs.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ...Obama White House
This document is the table of contents for the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, also known as Superfund. It lists the titles and sections within the act. Some key points:
- The act contains 4 titles related to hazardous substance releases, liability, compensation, and hazardous substance response revenue.
- Title I covers definitions, response authorities, liability, and the Hazardous Substance Response Fund (Superfund).
- Title II covers imposition of taxes on petroleum and chemicals to provide revenue for the Superfund.
- Title III covers miscellaneous provisions like reports, effective dates, and citizens suits.
- Title IV covers pollution insurance.
Attorneys general from 11 states sent a letter to President Bush calling on him to address the growing threat of global warming. The letter criticizes the administration for failing to create a national policy to curb emissions from automobiles and power plants. While applauding a recent report detailing the seriousness of global warming, the attorneys general argue the administration has not proposed an adequate plan. The letter pushes for a cap on carbon dioxide emissions and increased fuel efficiency standards.
This document discusses the services and resources available through a public library system, including access to 28 libraries and over 20 million items across various collections. It mentions specific services like meeting room access, labs for youth, teens and adults, gaming, and devices like the HP Slate and Apple iPad that are revolutionizing library service alongside computers and smartphones. The library also has no restrictions, free meeting room access, and possibly drive-up availability at the Ironwood Branch Library location.
This document contains an op-ed by Mario Lewis of the Competitive Enterprise Institute arguing that the EPA has no authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate carbon dioxide emissions. Lewis summarizes arguments made by state attorneys general that the CAA requires EPA to regulate CO2, and rebuts each point. He argues definitions of "air pollutant" do not grant regulatory authority, and that CO2 is mentioned in non-regulatory sections of the CAA with warnings not to infer additional regulation. The document concludes the attorneys general are engaged in a transparent power grab to expand their prosecutorial reach.
The document announces the kickoff of the Bush Administration's voluntary climate programs called "Business Challenges" and "Climate Leaders" scheduled for late January 2003. It encourages companies to join Power Partners and Climate Leaders to highlight quantitative commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also summarizes several industry initiatives to reduce emissions, including planting trees, using coal byproducts, restoring mines, developing wind and biomass energy, and an international partnerships program. Companies are asked to indicate if they will participate in these initiatives by December 2002.
Este documento presenta los antecedentes y la propuesta del Programa Estratégico Nacional "Productividad y Construcción Sustentable". El programa busca mejorar la productividad en la industria de la construcción incorporando la sustentabilidad para optimizar costos y generar edificaciones de mejor estándar. Se enfoca en coordinar actores, proveer bienes públicos, fomentar innovación y mejorar regulaciones para lograr una industria más productiva y sustentable para el 2025.
The document summarizes the Bush Administration's changing position on climate change. It acknowledges that the Administration now accepts the science of climate change in a report to the UN, though it still advocates doing nothing substantive to address it. The document discusses alternative proposals from Senator Jeffords and the Progressive Policy Institute that would mandate emissions reductions from electric utilities in a more reasonable way. It argues the Administration will likely only follow, not lead, on dealing with the issue.
This document summarizes three industry initiatives to address greenhouse gases:
1) UtiliTree Carbon Company is funding 10 tree planting projects in the lower Mississippi River Valley to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through tree growth. These projects provide environmental benefits and have a low carbon dioxide cost.
2) The Coal Combustion Products Project is a joint effort between the power sector and EPA to increase beneficial uses of coal combustion byproducts, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from other manufacturing processes.
3) The Abandoned Mine Land Restoration program restores abandoned mine lands in cooperation with state and federal partners. It sequesters carbon dioxide through reforestation and improves water quality and wildlife habitat. An umbrella group
UtiliTree II is a new initiative to plant trees and restore forests in the lower Mississippi River Valley to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. The program seeks $5 million in funding from electric power companies to plant trees on over 30,000 acres. Funding is crucial to support the industry's efforts to address greenhouse gases in line with President Bush's approach. The reforestation projects provide carbon storage and other environmental benefits at an estimated cost of less than $2 per ton of CO2 removed.
The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is inviting additional power companies to join two voluntary partnerships - Power Partners and Climate Leaders - to address greenhouse gas emissions. EEI is also requesting participation from companies in three industry initiatives by September 30th: UtiliTree II to plant trees, a Coal Combustion Products Project to reduce emissions, and a program to restore abandoned mine lands. EEI believes these voluntary actions can help reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 18% by 2012 as the Bush Administration has proposed.
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Washington, 0 C.20004-2696
Telephone 202-508-5555
EDISQN ELECTRIC THOMAS
R.KUHM
INSTITUTE President
December 4, 2002
TO: Chief Executive, Member Company
Power Partners Company Rersentatives
FROM: Thomas R.Kuhn 4 2 7 ?L-.
SUBJECT: CLIMATE CHANGE: LATE JANUARY 2003 KICKOFF FOR
POWER PARTNERS, AND RESPONSE REQUESTED ON
INDUSTRY INITIATIVIES
The kickoff for the Bush Administratlion's voluntary industry climate programs-
"Business Challenges" such as Power Parters and Climate Leaders' - is being finalized
for the week of January 2 1-24, 2003. As you know, the Administration is committed to
voluntary actions, rather than mandated targets and timetables, to address greenhouse
gases (GHGs), and has set a goal of rdcing GHG intensity by 18 percent by 2012.
While the nature of events associated wth the kickoff and subsequent activities is still
under development, the launching of the "President's Energy Partners for Climate
Action" - which includes other industries as well as our industry - will highlight a
Washington, D.C. event.
The Power Partners program will feature ~a"big tent" approach, encompassing individual
company activities as well as sector-wid industry initiatives. The Administration has
strongly recommended that companies focus on quantitative, concrete and specific
activities to reduce, avoid or sequester GH , or to reduce carbon intensity. Preliminary
indications are that a number of Power Partners companies may consider committing to
either a numerical range of tons of GHG reductions or a numerical (percentage) range of
carbon intensity reductions.
The late January kickoff and associated activities will likely feature Cabinet Secretary-
level officials on the government side and some trade association presidents and
company CEOs on industry's behalf We will, of course, keep you informed of potential
participation in such activities as they come into focus. In light of these events, we
encourage additional companies to act no to join the 36 E~l and government utilities
that are already members of Power Partesby contacting any of the EEl staff listed at
the end of this memorandum.
Power Partners is the voluntary climate partnership between the Department of Energy
and the power sector, and Climate Leaders is the voluntary climate partnership between
the Environmental Protection Agency and individual companies.
2. Chief Executive, Member Company and Power Partners Company Representatives
December 4, 2002
Page _2
Voluntary reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will be at the heart of the
Administration's climate plan. Buildig on the success of the voluntary Climate
Challenge, EEI is launching a new ron of company actions and industry initiatives.
The identification and assessment of new efforts by individual companies will be
facilitated by the forthcoming Web-based Power Partners ResourceeGuide. The Resource
Guide will'allow companies to select GHG mitigation options and activities that make
sense given utilities' individual circumstnes, and to adapt them for their own purposes.
Communications materials also will f'ature past and ongoing activities of individual
companies to reduce, avoid or sequester GHGs, including renewables.
Supplementing individual company actiIons will be the following industry initiatives:
* "UtiliTree 1I" so far has commitments from 22 utilities or companies for $3.1
million.
* The "Coal Combustion Product Partnership," or C2!'2 , thus far has expressions of
interest from I11 companies.
* The program to restore or relaim abandoned mine lands (AML) so far has
expressions of interest from forcmanies.
* The "Harvesting the Wind" intaiehas attracted interest from nine companies.
* The "Biomass for Electricity Genrtion" initiative has garnered interest from 10
companies.
* The "International Power Partnerships" (IPP') initiative will be launched in the
near future to develop projects wihaciaeadsustainable development focus.
* In the longer term, EPRI, EEI,~e owrsco groups and the government will
initially collaborate on two climt tehooyRDinitiatives, "Pilot-Scale Test
Centers for Engineering, Ecooi adEvronmental Evaluation Of CO 2
Capture and Containment" and th "Climate Technology Road Map."
In addition, the "Wise Electricity Use[' program is being developed by EEl's Energy
Services and Communication departments as a Web-based product.
In view of the late January kickoff, we encourage you to let us know by Tuesday,
December 31, 2002. if your company,will be participating in one or more of these
industry initiatives. Information on th6 first six initiatives is contained in Attachments I
and 2 to this memorandum.
If you have any questions about these activities or initiatives, please contact me or have
your staff contact Quin Shea, Executive Director, Environment; Bill Fang, Deputy
General Counsel and Climate Issue Director; or Eric Holdsworth, Director, Climate
Programs. We look forward to your company's participation in Power Partners, Climate
Leaders and industry initiatives. We will continue to provide you regular climate updates
as the late January kickoff approaches, and look forward to further discussion of these
matters with you at the EEI CEO meetings from January 7-10, 2003, in Naples, Florida.
3. Attachment 1
Sunmmary of IndsrIntaie
use trees to
UtiliTree II - One approach to addressing greenhouse gases is to
in leaves, tree
remove carbon dioxide (C0 2 ) from thel atmosphere and store it
through our
biomass and roots, and soils. This con cept has been demonstrated
by 40 power
industry's UtiliTree Carbon Company (formed in 1995 with finding
on
generators), which is finding 10 projects. UtiliTree H1is focusing
opportunities to plant trees in the lowery Mississippi River Valley states, where
are
UtiliTree has demonstrated success via seven projects to date. There
the
numerous reasons why it makes sense to support UtifiTree II, including:
as any in the U.S.
projects result in carbon benefits and cost effectiveness as good
(CO 2 cost below $2 per ton); this regionis the key federal and conservation group
eea
priority area for reforestation in the naton; the projects involve top-notch
major
government and conservation~group parnes; and the projects provide
bears and other
environmental benefits for waterfowl,~ migratory birds, songbirds,
the public
wildlife, plus improved water qualit an foo conrl As a result,
holds tree planting in high regard.
EEl contact: John Kinsman, 202-508 -5711 or iKinsman($eei~org.
2 2 is a joint effort
Coal Combustion Products Partnership (C p ) This project
-
products
between the power sector and EPA aimted at diverting coal combustion
by increasing
(CCPs) from land disposal and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
for other
CCP beneficial use. The beneficial usIe of CCPs as replacements
processing or
materials reduces energy consumption associated with the mining,
of Portland
manufacture of those materials. For example, manufacture of a ton
1.5 tons
cement produces one ton of CO2 ; manufacture of a ton of lime produces
matenials can
Of CO 2 , The use of CCPs in lieu of Portland cement, lime or other
15 million tons
result in significant CO 2 emission reductions, perhaps as much as
program aimed
annually. C2p 2 will consist of two mIn activities: 1) a challenge
at increasing CCP use through education of potential CCP end-users, and
CCP use.
2) activities aimed at reducing or eliminating barriers to increased
EHl contact: Jim Roewer, 202-508-5645 or iroewerj~eei org
and federal
*Ahandoned Mine Land Restoration - In cooperation with state
partners, the focus of this program is to restore natural conditions to abandoned
CO 2 via
mine lands with the following enviro rmental benefits: sequestering
and
reforestation; reducing acid mine draiage and improving water quality;
formation of an
developing wildlife habitat. At thistmw are concentrating on
umbrella group of power generator ldbEl, EPRI and other interested parties
We will
to learn more about opportunities an oeauate potential projects.
schedule an introductory meeting wii interested parties this fall.
4. EEl contact: John Kinsman, 202-508-5711 or jkinsman( eei-or.
the production of
*Harvesting the Wind - This initiative is designed to stimulate
to make
electricity from wind resources throughi a variety of initiatives designed
step proposes a
wind more attractive to power generators and utilities. The first
variety of analytic steps to better integkate wind into the existing transmission
on the
grid, which will be followed by analyss of where wind can be located
wind
existing transmission grid, and followed by a mass purchase of existing
turbines as well as a vigorous wind prospecting program in the mountains of the
eastern U.S.
of wind
The initiative further proposes to accelerate the technological maturation
in a Class
generation technologies capable of generating electricity economically
U.S.
4 wind regime, thereby making more of the land mass of the continental
exist
applicable for wind generation (roughIly 20 times more Class 4 resources
I100 miles
than Class 6). Class 4 sites are much closer to load centers -- about
resource of Class
average distance - and represent 20 times the developable wind
6 sites, which should reduce the need Ifor new long-distance transmission lines to
bring wind generated electricity to market.
field verification of
The goal of Harvesting the-Wind is the commercialization and
in
competitive utility-scale (>1I00kW) 'wlind turbines that perform economically
Class 4 wind regimes, and the commer cialization of village power-scale
oil displacement
(<I100kW) wind turbines for village electrification and diesel fuel
technology
in Alaska and the island nations of thle world. Integration of a storage
The program
to stabilize wind turbine output may merit further examination too.
may also be targeted to expedite development and field testing of a direct-drive
costs. A due
turbine, which should substantially r due electricity production
to staff on
diligence committee is being formed toprovide guidance and feedback
multiyear
this initiative, which will need approximately $1 00 million over a
period.
E contact: Chuck Linderinan, 202-508-5652 or cliprderman i~ei~org
.El
designed to
Biomass for Electricity Generation - This industry initiative is
or in
make biomass more useful as a boiler- feedstock, either on its own
conjunction with coal as a means of rIeducing emissions. The initiative aims to
biomass crops
overcome some of the handling diffi Iulties associated with certain
is a
in traditional pulverized coal units. Fuel upgrading, including palletizipg,
potential programmatic goal in the near term; over the longer term,
bioengineering technologies mayn nedto beapplied to create more energy
Co-firing of
intensity in various biomass feedstocks used for electric generation.
ash as a
biomass with coal may restrict the ability to market the resultant
replacement for Portland cement, slince the material will no longer meet ASTM
standard C61 8.
2
5. A portion of the biomass initiative can also be directed towards the conversion of
animal wastes (poultry, hog and cattle' feedlot) into a gas for combustion and
disposal. Portable digester systems and other new technologies offer
opportunities to avoid the open air release of methane associated with intensive
agribusiness, as well as avoidance of wtrpollution issues associated with
agribusiness waste disposal. An inditycmitei being formed to guide the
development of this initiative.
EEI contact: Chuck Linderman, 202-0-62o lnemn3eiog
*International Power PartnershipsIiate P)- See Attachment 2.
IIPP contact: Ron Shiflett, 202-508-5507 or rshiflettWeei or~
3
6. ATTACHM~IENi 2
INTERNATIONAL POWER PIARTNERSHIPS INITIATIVE (IPP)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Fundamental to President Bush's climate change policy is the need for
international activities including the investment in projects that produce measurable
reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emisIsions. Our industry's International Utility
Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. (JUEP), forImed in 1995 in response to the Climate
Challenge, supported international GHG rIeduction projects, and funded a total of 23
projects with private and DOE funding in~15 countries (Latin America, Asia, Eastern
Europe, and Africa) from 1995-2002. A totIal amount funded of US $4.56 million has the
potential (conservatively) to leverage apoitely $1.18 billion in total project
investment cost. 41.5 million metric ton C0 quivalent (NMMTC02E) of reductions
(representing approximately $600 millio inata private investment) are currently
being produced by actual projects, and redciostotaling 54.32 MMTCO2E are under
construction.
The successor program, TPP, intends to:
o identify' international energy proIject development opportunities to continue
EEl's leadership in supporting vIoluntary market-based mechanisms to reduce
GHG intensity, to slow the growth in GUG emissions, and to address
Administration reduction goals iii a cost-effective manner; and
o provide a mechanism for U.S. industry to maintain a leadership role in
international GHG reduction eforts which will support, through specific
project development, the objectives of bilateral relationships entered into by
the U.S. government.
At this time, the llPP initiative is forming a sponsoring group of U.S. utilities
and international energy companies, as well as evaluating potential projects.
TPP contact: Ron Shiflett, 202-508-5507 or rshiflett(2ieei.org2
International Power Partnerships Initiative 1November 6, 2002
Page I
7. INTERNATIONAL POWER PARTNERSHIPS INITIATIVE (IPP)
INTRODUCTION
When President Bush announced hisl sweeping climate change policy, in speeches
on June 11, 2001 and February 14, 2002, the U.S. shareholder-owned electric utility
industry took up the challenge of supporting his identified goals of reducing greenhouse
gas (GHG) intensity and slowing the growth of G3HG emissions, of strengthening the
institutional foundation addressing GHG emission reductions, and of working with other
Nations to develop an efficient and effeIctive global response. The latter includes
expanding bilateral cooperation, which recognizes the critical importance of targeted
country participation in any effective global response to climate change. Industry has
embraced these goals and is proposing a complementary program within the framework
of three objectives: 1) any actions taken must be voluntary, 2) these actions must
recognize federal budget constraints and tIherefore must be cost effective and leverage
significant private sector investment, and 3)q these actions must result in GHG reductions
that are measurable and reportable under U.S. law. Within this framework, industry
proposes an enhanced international strategy, built on current successful 6116 emission
reductions international programs, to cowntI bute to the achievement of the President's
stated goals.
Within this policy framework, the Edison Electric Institute and its international
affiliates developed this proposal as on of industry's targeted approaches to these
challenges. IPP seeks to improve and expan aspects of successful international models
currently in operation, at least financial cost to the U.S. taxpayer. In fact, the current
successful international industry model has resulted in the leveraging of approximately
$259 dollars of potential private investmen for each public dollar expended.
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9. U.S. government; and (4) develop partnerships with domestic and international private
and public organizations, building on th relationships within the successful EEl
international affiliates program and thos developed by the International Utility
Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. Further, El currently represents a large percentage of
utility holding companies with current and plTanned offshore energy system investment.
The Administration has identified a number of countries which, in conjunction
with the United States, account for over 75 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions
from the consumption and flaring of fossil fuels. The industry led EPP initiative will
support the Administration's strengthening~ of such a bilateral focus on climate change
cooperation. This IPP support will facilitate the investment in and deployment of energy
resources that will reduce the growth of GHG~ emissions, while building alliances towards
practical, effective approaches to climate chag. The Administration seeks to enhance
cooperation with Japan, the European Unio n, Italy, Australia, Canada, the seven Central
American countries, China, India, Korea and Brazil.
The IPP seeks to strengthen collaioration and clean energy investment between
the U.S. and developing world. This initiative is intended to support the Administration's
climate strategy of international cooperation on a bilateral basis.
The Administration will roll out its climate actions in December 2002, including
federal government science, technology R&D and international initiatives, as well as
"Business Challenges" such as Power PartnIers and Climate Leaders. IPP is designed to
fit within the Power Partners initiative- voluntary climate partnership between the
DOE and the power sector.
This participation includes both near-ter efforts to reduce OHG intensity and slow
GHG emissions growth, and longer-term efforts to build capacity for future cooperation.
It also means working hand-in-hand with energy development companies in both the
developed and developing world to encourage such participation.
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10. The UPP understands that in order for the U.S. to achieve the target that was set by
the President in his February 14, 2002 climat chnesatement--of reducing U.S. GHG
intensity by 18 percent over the next ten yer-htthere is a fundamental need for
international cooperation that will facilite ivsment in projects that produce
measurable reductions in GHEG emissions. The IPP initiative recognizes that a series of
bilateral relationships will be necessary for aneffective global response to climate change
and, accordingly, UPP will encourage organizations to participate in our project
development process so that new partnerships and private bltral investment patterns
can emerge from this effort. IPP will work hand-in-hand with other targeted developed
and developing countries and their private inutyto encourage such participation.
Through its partnerships and withix its own development activities, IPP will
identify energy projects in the developing woIrld that foster economic growth in the U.S.,
as well as in the developing world. These proets use measures that include broad-based
market programs as well as new and cleaner energy production and pollution control
technologies. Clean energy technology tran sfer is one of the important elements to help
achieve the U.S. GHG reduction goal. IPP is committed to identifying and obtaining
funding for projects that promote the use of renewable energy and clean energy
technologies, among others. We believe thIat much existing technology is not currently
exploited to its full potential and that there are many number of examples of processes,
equipment, and practices which can use energy efficiently.
The IPP will build on the past industry efforts to promote, manage and register
international projects that have the potential to reduce GHG emissions. With a modest
U.S. federal government investment (see attached chart), IPP believes that by promoting
specific energy project development, it can assist the U.S government achieve significant
actual GHG reductions in accordance with tenewly initiated bilateral relationships.
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11. International Power Partners Initiative
C02 EmIssonReductions
Target GHG Reduction Goals
20,000,000
18,000,000
16,000,000
14,000,000
Global i12,000,000
Reductions of 10,0009000
C02
(MMTCO2E) 8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
0o
Years
U Assumes $1 million Annual DOE
Funding
* Assumes $5 million Annual DODE
Funding
Qualiyng GHG reduction projects include:
1. Fuel system actions: fuel switching to natural gas and rnwbeenergy development
heat recovery systems,
2. Conventional power generation system actions such asboiler improvements, waste
and energy management systems
3. Transmission system actions
4. Distribution system actions
5. End-use energy efficiency
6. Expansion of rural electrification activities
'7. Data, research & monitoring actions
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