California Mandatory GHG Reporting
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) approved the mandatory Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reporting regulation in December 2007, effective January 2009. Briefly, the rule requires GHG emissions reporting from facilities having:
- Power generation greater than 1 MW and CO2 emissions greater than 2,500 metric tons per year
- Stationary combustion CO2 emissions greater than 25,000 metric tons per year
A March 23, 2010 workshop discussed GHG Reporting Regulation revisions being considered to align California greenhouse gas reporting requirements with the EPA GHG reporting requirements, and to support a proposed California GHG Cap-and-Trade Program. Revisions would apply to 2012 greenhouse gas reporting.
The ARB Mandatory GHG Reporting rule not only requires the reporting, but also specifies for specific industries how the underlying GHG data is to be collected and/or monitored.
CICS can help your industry by:
- Offering training on the Rule tailored to your industry.
- Auditing your facilities for compliance with the provisions of the Rule.
- Preparing your verification-ready inventory and supporting documentation to meet the reporting requirements of the Rule.
- Developing a GHG information management plan designed around how you operate.
