AB 32 Education

About AB 32

All industrial facilities emitting over 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) and any power generation facilities greater than or equal to 1 MW will need to report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emission to CARB, the lead air pollution control agency for the state. The reporting requirements apply to the following six GHGs: CO2, N2O, CH4 HFCs, PFCs and SF6.

Mandatory reporting for these facilities is due April 1, 2009 for emissions created in 2008. Some facilities may have a report date three months later depending on the specific category they fall under.

SDG&E®, in collaboration with the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Industrial Environmental Association, and The South County Economic Development Council, hosted a workshop on April 20, 2010 explaining what local companies need to know about AB 32 regulations and reporting greenhouse gas emissions. For copies of the PowerPoint presentations, please click on the links below.

 

AB 32 Workshop Presentations

Panel 1: Impact of AB 32 on Small, Medium and Large Businesses

Panel 2: Tools and Resources to Help You Calculate and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

California’s Greenhouse Gas Legislation

California’s Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) was signed into law in 2006. The goal of the legislation is to reduce California’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to 2000 levels by 2010; to 1990 levels by 2020; and to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050.

AB 32 will drastically affect major industries such as power producers, utilities, manufacturers, cement producers and the transportation sector to name a few.

 

Understanding the Economic Impacts of AB 32

One of the best things your company can do in preparation for AB 32 is to ask yourself four simple questions:

  • Is our business being regulated under AB 32?
  • If so, what reporting requirements and compliance requirements will apply to us?
  • How can we reduce our emissions? (If you are regulated, this reduces compliance costs, and if not, it may allow you to create off-sets that can be sold to regulated entities when your emissions are reduced in a permanent and verifiable way.)
  • How can we reduce energy consumption to limit the impact of the anticipated increased cost of energy and reduce our GHG footprint?

Whether your company will be regulated or simply wants to voluntarily reduce its carbon footprint while saving energy and money, SDG&E has a number of programs to help. Our green business assessment can help you quantify your GHG emissions and strategize cost-effective solutions such as energy efficiency and demand response programs to help you reduce them.

 

You also may want to consider some of the following opportunities to reduce emissions:

  • The California Solar Initiative offers incentives of approximately $1,550/kW for SDG&E customers to install photovoltaic systems.
  • The Solar Energy Project enables city governments, entertainment venues and large retail/shopping complexes to build solar facilities that generate up to two megawatts (MW) of electricity.
  • Self-Generation Incentive Program provides financial incentives for the installation of new, qualifying self-generation equipment, such as wind turbines and fuel cell type technologies, on your side of the utility meter to provide a portion of your electricity.

SDG&E also encourages you to see the various measures* currently under consideration. And please don’t hesitate to speak with your Account Executive about the energy efficiency, demand response, and alternative energy opportunities available to you. Together, we can make a big difference in California’s future.

 

More Details

You can review the following AB32 related documents.

 

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