From pakita13 at yahoo.com  Mon Mar  3 10:00:30 2008
From: pakita13 at yahoo.com (Tanya Cowperthwaite)
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 07:00:30 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [GHG Network] Default Emissions Values for HVAC units
Message-ID: <92639.43233.qm@web52307.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

I'm looking for a resource that provides information
on that standard leakage rates from HVAC units based
on manufacture, and information on lbs of coolant
contained in the units.  Does anybody have thoughts on
where I might get such information?  I've got over
50,000 units I'm trying to account for.  I've tried
contacting the manufacturers directly with little
success.

Tanya Cowperthwaite
Sprint Nextel


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From Graham.Paul at erm.com  Mon Mar  3 03:48:32 2008
From: Graham.Paul at erm.com (Graham.Paul at erm.com)
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:48:32 +0200
Subject: [GHG Network] GHG emissions related to welding
Message-ID: <OF0F810F1C.59122AB0-ON42257401.002F7C21-42257401.003061FF@erm.com>

Hi

There are CO2 emissions related to weldings. Our client uses the process 
of, what they call, CO2 welding, where they use Teralgas (95%argon, 5% 
CO2). 
In order to calculate the emissions of CO2 with regard to this would one 
simply multiply the amount of gas used (in kg) by 5% in order to obtain 
CO2 emissions?
How would the use of welding rods be taken into account (if at all) when 
calculating emissions?

Graham Paul

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From smurtishaw at yahoo.com  Thu Mar  6 17:56:09 2008
From: smurtishaw at yahoo.com (Scott Murtishaw)
Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:56:09 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [GHG Network] Truck vs Rail
Message-ID: <57804.20912.qm@web83202.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Raphael,

There is some energy decomposition work done by Lee Schipper, myself, and others from a few years ago that might provide some data. I don't remember now if we only looked at data on a per vehicle-km basis or if we had data on quantity of freight shipped. I don't have access to an electronic copy right now, but I may be able to dig one up. Many of these studies were published in Energy Policy or they may be available from Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.

Scott


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To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org
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Subject: [GHG Network] Truck vs Rail


Dear Colleagues,

I am looking for accurate and average emission factors for good
transportation (ton/tonne.miles/km) by truck and rail in the US. Anyone can
help ? 

Thank you in anticipation for your kind attention to my request,

Best regards,

Raphael




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From ejackson.home at gmail.com  Tue Mar 11 15:15:03 2008
From: ejackson.home at gmail.com (Eric Jackson)
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:15:03 -0500
Subject: [GHG Network] "EARLY ADOPTION" ARGUMENTS
Message-ID: <50B305A6-8B61-4E91-A590-0F19510EA531@gmail.com>

I am looking for links to sites that provide in-depth arguments for
    early adoption provisions in GHG legislation. More specifically,
    wording or guidance on how to make the case for recognition of real
    GHG reductions resulting from direct actions taken after a baseline
    year but before legislated implementation mandating GHG reductions
    takes the force of law. Thanks!
    Eric Jackson
Eric Jackson
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From stephen.kenihan at iclei.org  Wed Mar 12 23:28:57 2008
From: stephen.kenihan at iclei.org (Stephen Kenihan)
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:28:57 +1100
Subject: [GHG Network] Truck vs Rail
In-Reply-To: <212.71.12.122.1203956422.14588@ns0.ovh.net>
References: <212.71.12.122.1203956422.14588@ns0.ovh.net>
Message-ID: <47D89F79.9040008@iclei.org>

Dear Raphael,

Chapter 7 of the IEA publication "Energy use in the new millennium" (Oct 
2007) covers energy use for freight transportation. It uses a number of 
indicators inc MJ/tonne-km & has data for 17 IEA member countries inc 
US. One of the data sources used is US Dept of Energy at 
http://intensityindicators.pnl.gov

regards,
Stephen Kenihan


Consultant Technical Advisor
ICLEI Oceania Secretariat
4/267 Collins Street
Melbourne 3000
Victoria Australia
Phone +61 3 96602203
skype: skenihan


Raphael Stevens wrote:
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
> I am looking for accurate and average emission factors for good
> transportation (ton/tonne.miles/km) by truck and rail in the US. Anyone can
> help ? 
> 
> Thank you in anticipation for your kind attention to my request,
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> Raphael
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Rapha?l Stevens
> GHG Analyst
> 
> ----
> 
> Tel: +32 (0)477 970 604
> Fax: +32 (0)2 736 96 78
> Skype: raphael.stevens
> 
> Greenloop SA
> Sustainability Solutions
> 20, avenue Milcampslaan
> 1030 Brussels
> BELGIUM


From jpittman at eartheconomics.org  Thu Mar 13 02:26:36 2008
From: jpittman at eartheconomics.org (James Pittman)
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:26:36 -0700
Subject: [GHG Network] Salt marsh carbon sinks
Message-ID: <A8F11709-55FA-46A9-AFA3-67802864FCDD@eartheconomics.org>

Greetings,

I am looking for information on salt marsh ecosystems as carbon  
sinks, specifically sequestration rates for natural salt marshes or  
ideally restored salt marshes.  Is there anyone who can point me in  
the right direction to relevant studies that may help with this inquiry?

Thank you in advance for any help.

James
__________________________
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f 510.544.7793
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From polins at gmail.com  Sat Mar 15 09:10:39 2008
From: polins at gmail.com (Peter Olins)
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:10:39 -0600
Subject: [GHG Network] Salt marsh carbon sinks
In-Reply-To: <A8F11709-55FA-46A9-AFA3-67802864FCDD@eartheconomics.org>
Message-ID: <C40126EF.1FD4%polins@gmail.com>

A good starting point can be found at:
http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap2-2/final-report/sap2-2-final-a
ppendix-all.pdf


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From: James Pittman <jpittman at eartheconomics.org>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:26:36 -0700
To: <discuss at ghgnetwork.org>
Subject: [GHG Network] Salt marsh carbon sinks

Greetings,

I am looking for information on salt marsh ecosystems as carbon sinks,
specifically sequestration rates for natural salt marshes or ideally
restored salt marshes. ?Is there anyone who can point me in the right
direction to relevant studies that may help with this inquiry?

Thank you in advance for any help.

James
__________________________
James R. Pittman, M.Sc.

p?206.529.7793
f 510.544.7793
skype/IM? jinbman
jpittman at eartheconomics.org <mailto:jpittman at eartheconomics.org>

Ecological Economist
Earth Economics
http://www.eartheconomics.org <http://www.eartheconomics.org/>




 
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From lsdemd at gmail.com  Sun Mar 16 10:41:41 2008
From: lsdemd at gmail.com (Mohandas Krishnan)
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:41:41 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network]  Why wouldn't bamboo qualify for CDM A/R?
Message-ID: <20080316144141.E175BC1800E@milkyway.forumone.com>

Dear Raya,

I have been reading your papers on CDM on Bamaboo. Like you, no one is happy about the situation.  Do you think, INBAR can play a role on this?  Understand that some projects are approved under VER.  If you have any information, kindly let me know. We are very much keen on this subject and prepared to participate in a joint effort to take up this matter to any level.

Best Regards
Mohandas Krishnan
Ethiopia
+251 913 251925
+251 911 255697

From pweisberg at climatetrust.org  Mon Mar 17 13:12:51 2008
From: pweisberg at climatetrust.org (Peter Weisberg)
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:12:51 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Truck vs Rail
Message-ID: <20080317171251.DF690C1808B@milkyway.forumone.com>

In "Best Practices Guidebook for Greenhouse Gas Reductions in Freight Transport" Christopher Frey and Po-Yao Kuo estimate that shipping a ton of freight one mile on a truck emits 0.69 pounds of CO2 and shipping the same ton one mile by train or ship emits 0.06 pounds or 0.12 pounds of CO2, respectively.  This report is available at http://www4.ncsu.edu/~frey/Frey_Kuo_071004.pdf.   

From ahsu at wri.org  Mon Mar 17 15:28:25 2008
From: ahsu at wri.org (Angel Hsu)
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:28:25 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Job opening: Communications Coordinator - GHG
	Protocol, World Resources Institute
Message-ID: <20080317192825.2C2E0C1808B@milkyway.forumone.com>

Summary Description:  The Greenhouse Gas Protocol at the World Resources Institute is looking for a highly motivated and innovative person to play a significant role in the development and implementation of the project???s communication strategy, using both traditional and advanced communication tools.  The Communications  Coordinator will work closely with the GHG Protocol team in the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy and the rolling out of key communications products.  

The GHG Protocol (www.ghgprotocol.org) is the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions. The GHG Protocol, a decade-long partnership between the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, is working with businesses, governments, and environmental groups around the world to build a new generation of credible and effective programs for tackling climate change.

Major Responsibilities: 
???	Initiate, plan, and implement the GHG Protocol???s communication strategy
???	Provide support for implementation of communications strategy
???	Develop traditional (press releases, brochures, etc.) and advanced (online, wikis, blogs, etc.) communication and outreach tools
???	Update website
???	Assist in the development of online project management and collaboration tools
???	Assist in the management of partner relationships relating to implementation of the communications strategy
???	Implement search engine optimization and online visibility strategy
???	Assist in the writing of press releases, website content, newsletter, and other publicity materials
???	Assist with day-to-day project management tasks, such as project reports, proposals, and coordinating team meetings.

Qualifications:  
???	Experience in communications and marketing
???	Knowledge and strong interest of trends in online web services and social media
???	Experience with wikis, social-bookmarking, photo-sharing, web-video and blogs
???	Excellent writing skills
???	Ability to learn new software and systems quickly
???	Attention to detail and high level of organization
???	Interest in and knowledge of climate change and energy issues
???	Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, Photoshop, and Illustrator
???	Knowledge or experience with online tools such as del.icio.us, flickr, and content management systems (Wordpress) and vbulletin.
???	Ability to self-motivate, stay organized, and work both independently and as part of a team
???	General knowledge of the GHG Protocol strongly desired

Salary:  Dependent on experience and qualifications

Start Date:  The position is scheduled to start April 2008, but is available as soon as possible.  
End Date:  1 year, with possibility for extension.

About WRI: The World Resources Institute's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. 
Every project undertaken by WRI seeks to contribute to one or more of the following goals:
???	People and ecosystems. Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems and assure their capacity to provide humans with needed goods and services. 
???	Climate change. Protect the global climate system from further harm due to emissions of greenhouse gases and help humanity and the natural world adapt to unavoidable climate change. 
???	Markets and Enterprise. Harness markets and enterprise to expand economic opportunity and protect the environment. 
???	Access. Guarantee public access to information and decisions regarding natural resources and the environment. 
???	Institutional excellence. Support and enhance WRI's ability to achieve results. 

WRI's work is carried out by a 130 member interdisciplinary staff augmented by a network of advisors, collaborators, partners, and cooperating institutions in more than 50 countries.

Please submit cover letter and resume to:

World Resources Institute
Attention: Angel Hsu
ahsu at wri.org
10 G. St. NE, Suite 800
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Fax: 202-729-7610
www.ghgprotocol.org

World Resources Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is WRI's policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.


From campaign at ghginstitute.org  Wed Mar 19 09:00:10 2008
From: campaign at ghginstitute.org (GHG Management Institute)
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:00:10 -0400
Subject: [GHG Network] How to Respond to CDP6;
	Training Course on GHG Information Systems
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HOW TO RESPOND TO CDP6
NEW COURSE ON GHG INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ISO agreement, Certificate program, Career Opportunities


Two new courses are now open for registration: 

?	Carbon Disclosure Project: How to Respond to CDP6
?	Setting-up a GHG Information System for Corporations and Organizations

The CDP course, developed in partnership with the CDP Secretariat, is offered as a package with the Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting, developed in partnership with the GHG Protocol Team at WRI.  The package fee is US$1,750. For those who have completed the Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting course, the fee for the CDP course is US$750.

The Certificate of Training in Basic GHG Accounting is also open for registration. This level 1 professional program includes the following courses and the corresponding proficiency exams. Program fee is US$4,000.

?	Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting
?	Basics of Project-Level GHG Accounting
?	Setting-up a GHG Information System for Corporations and Organizations

The GHG Management Institute is pleased to announce its agreement with the International Standards Organization (ISO) to provide all learners at the Institute with a copy of the appropriate ISO GHG accounting standard (14064). All previously enrolled learners can now download their copy by simply logging on to their class. ISO 14064 Part 1 is distributed as part of the Basics of GHG Accounting for Organizations, Part 2 is distributed as part of the Basics of Project-Level GHG Accounting, and Part 3 will be available with the forthcoming courses on validation and verification.

The job list is quite active. Watch out for more career announcements and networking functions on our web site. To enroll and for more information, visit www.ghginstitute.org.

Join the GHG Management Institute Linkedin group < http://mcsv.net/cgi-bin/redir?MCid=6HdM0uYGgK6QImGCzh5s. 

CDP: How to respond to CDP6

The Carbon Disclosure Project and the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) have developed an online training package to help with the completion of the CDP6 information request. The package includes two online courses. The first course called, ?Carbon Disclosure Project: How to Respond to CDP6?, was developed by CDP and GHGMI staff and faculty. The accompanying course called, ?Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting?, was developed in partnership with the GHG Protocol Team at the World Resources Institute. Together the courses enable corporations to respond to the CDP6 information request.

The courses are now open for registration. The fee for the training package is US$1,750. Seats are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. For those who have completed the Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting course, the fee for the CDP course is US$750. To enrol, click here or visit www.ghginstitute.org.

The training package is designed for corporations responding to the CDP6 request for information. Officers with responsibility for climate change risks and opportunities, GHG measurement and management, and carbon trading will benefit from the package.

Setting up a GHG Information System for Corporations and Organizations

Establishing a GHG Information Management System is a critical and valuable step towards reducing staff burdens associated with carbon foot printing, institutionalizing processes, enhancing data quality, streamlining reporting, and increasing analytical robustness. The material in this course builds on the WRI-WBCSD GHG Corporate Protocol and related guidance.

This course was developed by Kyle Tanger and Cynthia Cummis of Clear Carbon Consulting.  A Certificate of Participation is given upon completion. A Certificate of Proficiency is available for an additional fee and requires the passing of an exam. The course fee is $1500. This course is a requirement for the Level 1 Professional Program ??Certificate of Training on Basics of GHG Accounting?.

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The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute is policy neutral. We do not promote any specific protocol, standard or program. Our courses cover all relevant protocols, standards, programs, and guidelines.

We believe that it is vital that the population of professionals with the expertise to address GHG emissions is globally widespread. Climate change is a problem that requires a global solution. We offer financial assistance to other non-profits world wide, and to public agencies, and small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. We welcome grants, sponsorships, and contributions to further this mission and offer more scholarships. We are collaborating with other organizations in various regions of the world to provide training in other languages and in ways that address local conditions.
 
The Institute offers its courses primarily online through e-learning. It can also blend online learning with face-to-face workshops for larger groups with specific needs. E-learning gives participants a higher quality training experience, access to the world?s top experts, the flexibility to undergo training on your own time, and without the cost, trouble, and GHG emissions associated with travelling to workshops.

Management - The Dean of the Institute is Michael Gillenwater, founder of the GHG Experts Network, and co-author of the US EPA and the IPCC GHG guidelines. The Managing Director is Gao Pronove, former Coordinator of CC:Train and Executive Director of the Earth Council Geneva. Tom Baumann, co-founder and CEO of ClimateCHECK, is the Director of Professional Programs.

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From gogreen at aryanecoclimate.com  Thu Mar 20 12:19:12 2008
From: gogreen at aryanecoclimate.com (abhinavaa jain)
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:19:12 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Methodology for the Construction Sector
Message-ID: <20080320161912.5AA81C180F6@milkyway.forumone.com>

Dear All,

I am associated with a huge Construction Group in UAE. I am inquisitive about any methodology introduced by EB which could be pertinent to the Construction Sector so that the carbon credits revenues could be explored ...

Thanks & Regards,

Abhinava Jain

From discuss-owner at ghgnetwork.org  Tue Mar 18 15:43:29 2008
From: discuss-owner at ghgnetwork.org (Michael Gillenwater [moderator])
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:43:29 -0400
Subject: [GHG Network] Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Press
	Release
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*GHG Management Institute selected to develop*
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The Greenhouse Gas Management
Institute<http://mcsv.net/cgi-bin/redir?MCid=CgumGPS61Q2xng2Q4UvQ>has
been chosen as one of the service providers to support the emissions
offset component of the CO2 Budget Trading Program of the Regional
Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The GHG Management Institute will work on
the accreditation process and training program for offset project verifiers.
An accreditation process is required to ensure that independent verifiers
are approved to provide services to prospective offsets project developers
in accordance with the Model Rule requirements. The Institute will work with
ICF International, which has been chosen to work on the Model Applications
and Submittal Documents, and Model Guidance Documents.

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established as a result of a collaborative effort of ten Northeastern and
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management of greenhouse gases that cause global climate change. "The
professionalization of the field of GHG management and accounting is
fundamental in any strategy to address climate change. Unless we measure GHG
emissions, we cannot manage climate change. In order to credibly account for
GHG emissions, however, we need to train and accredit professionals who meet
the highest standards of expertise and ethical conduct," explained Michael
Gillenwater, Dean of the GHG Management Institute and co-author of the GHG
Inventory Programs of the U.S. EPA, the UNFCCC, and the IPCC, as well as
lead author of the U.S. GHG Inventory from 1997 through 2003.

"We hope that our work for RGGI will lead to more robust accreditation
processes and training for GHG validators and verifiers. The
professionalization of this field is so vital in enabling market mechanisms
used to combat climate change to become more effective," commented Tom
Baumann, Director for Professional Programs at the Institute. According to
the Gao Pronove, Managing Director, the training program for validators and
verifiers at the Institute will commence in the fourth quarter. For more
information, visit
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*About the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute *


The GHG Management Institute is a nonprofit founded by the GHG Experts
Network, ClimateCHECK, and Govida eLearning, in partnership with World
Resources Institute, Carbon Disclosure Project. Our mission is to train and
develop a community of experts with the highest standards of professional
practice in measuring, accounting, and managing greenhouse gas emissions.
The GHG Management Institute is training tomorrow's experts how to manage
and credibly account GHG emissions. This involves training individuals in
the basics of GHG management and accounting, as well as training and
accrediting professionals who meet the highest standards of expertise and
ethical conduct.

The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute is policy neutral. We do not promote
any specific protocol, standard or program. Our courses cover all relevant
protocols, standards, programs, and guidelines.

We believe that it is vital that the population of professionals with the
expertise to address GHG emissions is globally widespread. Climate change is
a problem that requires a global solution. We offer financial assistance to
other non-profits world wide, and to public agencies, and small and
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From MWironen at ene.com  Mon Mar 24 09:53:29 2008
From: MWironen at ene.com (Wironen, Michael)
Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:53:29 -0400
Subject: [GHG Network] Salt Marsh Carbon Sinks
References: <mailman.50601.1206247763.1223.discuss@ghgnetwork.org>
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Hi,

You may want to consider contacting Gail Chmura at McGill University in Montreal.  She's been working on C fluxes in natural and restored salt marshes for a while, and could be useful.

Michael Wironen

ecology and environment, inc.
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:26:36 -0700
From: James Pittman <jpittman at eartheconomics.org>
Subject: [GHG Network] Salt marsh carbon sinks
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Greetings,

I am looking for information on salt marsh ecosystems as carbon sinks, specifically sequestration rates for natural salt marshes or ideally restored salt marshes.  Is there anyone who can point me in the right direction to relevant studies that may help with this inquiry?

Thank you in advance for any help.

James
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From: Peter Olins <polins at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [GHG Network] Salt marsh carbon sinks
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A good starting point can be found at:
http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap2-2/final-report/sap2-2-final-a
ppendix-all.pdf


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From: James Pittman <jpittman at eartheconomics.org>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:26:36 -0700
To: <discuss at ghgnetwork.org>
Subject: [GHG Network] Salt marsh carbon sinks

Greetings,

I am looking for information on salt marsh ecosystems as carbon sinks, specifically sequestration rates for natural salt marshes or ideally restored salt marshes. ?Is there anyone who can point me in the right direction to relevant studies that may help with this inquiry?

Thank you in advance for any help.

James
__________________________
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p?206.529.7793
f 510.544.7793
skype/IM? jinbman
jpittman at eartheconomics.org <mailto:jpittman at eartheconomics.org>

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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:41:41 -0400 (EDT)
From: Mohandas Krishnan <lsdemd at gmail.com>
Subject: [GHG Network]  Why wouldn't bamboo qualify for CDM A/R?
To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org
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Dear Raya,

I have been reading your papers on CDM on Bamaboo. Like you, no one is happy about the situation.  Do you think, INBAR can play a role on this?  Understand that some projects are approved under VER.  If you have any information, kindly let me know. We are very much keen on this subject and prepared to participate in a joint effort to take up this matter to any level.

Best Regards
Mohandas Krishnan
Ethiopia
+251 913 251925
+251 911 255697


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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:12:51 -0400 (EDT)
From: Peter Weisberg <pweisberg at climatetrust.org>
Subject: Re: [GHG Network] Truck vs Rail
To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org
Message-ID: <20080317171251.DF690C1808B at milkyway.forumone.com>

In "Best Practices Guidebook for Greenhouse Gas Reductions in Freight Transport" Christopher Frey and Po-Yao Kuo estimate that shipping a ton of freight one mile on a truck emits 0.69 pounds of CO2 and shipping the same ton one mile by train or ship emits 0.06 pounds or 0.12 pounds of CO2, respectively.  This report is available at http://www4.ncsu.edu/~frey/Frey_Kuo_071004.pdf.   


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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:28:25 -0400 (EDT)
From: Angel Hsu <ahsu at wri.org>
Subject: [GHG Network] Job opening: Communications Coordinator - GHG
	Protocol, World Resources Institute
To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org
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Summary Description:  The Greenhouse Gas Protocol at the World Resources Institute is looking for a highly motivated and innovative person to play a significant role in the development and implementation of the project???s communication strategy, using both traditional and advanced communication tools.  The Communications  Coordinator will work closely with the GHG Protocol team in the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy and the rolling out of key communications products.  

The GHG Protocol (www.ghgprotocol.org) is the most widely used international accounting tool for government and business leaders to understand, quantify, and manage greenhouse gas emissions. The GHG Protocol, a decade-long partnership between the World Resources Institute and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, is working with businesses, governments, and environmental groups around the world to build a new generation of credible and effective programs for tackling climate change.

Major Responsibilities: 
???	Initiate, plan, and implement the GHG Protocol???s communication strategy
???	Provide support for implementation of communications strategy
???	Develop traditional (press releases, brochures, etc.) and advanced (online, wikis, blogs, etc.) communication and outreach tools
???	Update website
???	Assist in the development of online project management and collaboration tools
???	Assist in the management of partner relationships relating to implementation of the communications strategy
???	Implement search engine optimization and online visibility strategy
???	Assist in the writing of press releases, website content, newsletter, and other publicity materials
???	Assist with day-to-day project management tasks, such as project reports, proposals, and coordinating team meetings.

Qualifications:  
???	Experience in communications and marketing
???	Knowledge and strong interest of trends in online web services and social media
???	Experience with wikis, social-bookmarking, photo-sharing, web-video and blogs
???	Excellent writing skills
???	Ability to learn new software and systems quickly
???	Attention to detail and high level of organization
???	Interest in and knowledge of climate change and energy issues
???	Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, Photoshop, and Illustrator
???	Knowledge or experience with online tools such as del.icio.us, flickr, and content management systems (Wordpress) and vbulletin.
???	Ability to self-motivate, stay organized, and work both independently and as part of a team
???	General knowledge of the GHG Protocol strongly desired

Salary:  Dependent on experience and qualifications

Start Date:  The position is scheduled to start April 2008, but is available as soon as possible.  
End Date:  1 year, with possibility for extension.

About WRI: The World Resources Institute's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. 
Every project undertaken by WRI seeks to contribute to one or more of the following goals:
???	People and ecosystems. Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems and assure their capacity to provide humans with needed goods and services. 
???	Climate change. Protect the global climate system from further harm due to emissions of greenhouse gases and help humanity and the natural world adapt to unavoidable climate change. 
???	Markets and Enterprise. Harness markets and enterprise to expand economic opportunity and protect the environment. 
???	Access. Guarantee public access to information and decisions regarding natural resources and the environment. 
???	Institutional excellence. Support and enhance WRI's ability to achieve results. 

WRI's work is carried out by a 130 member interdisciplinary staff augmented by a network of advisors, collaborators, partners, and cooperating institutions in more than 50 countries.

Please submit cover letter and resume to:

World Resources Institute
Attention: Angel Hsu
ahsu at wri.org
10 G. St. NE, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20002
Fax: 202-729-7610
www.ghgprotocol.org

World Resources Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is WRI's policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual preference, parental status, or disability.



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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:00:10 -0400
From: "GHG Management Institute" <campaign at ghginstitute.org>
Subject: [GHG Network] How to Respond to CDP6;	Training Course on GHG
	Information Systems
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HOW TO RESPOND TO CDP6
NEW COURSE ON GHG INFORMATION SYSTEMS
ISO agreement, Certificate program, Career Opportunities


Two new courses are now open for registration: 

?	Carbon Disclosure Project: How to Respond to CDP6
?	Setting-up a GHG Information System for Corporations and Organizations

The CDP course, developed in partnership with the CDP Secretariat, is offered as a package with the Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting, developed in partnership with the GHG Protocol Team at WRI.  The package fee is US$1,750. For those who have completed the Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting course, the fee for the CDP course is US$750.

The Certificate of Training in Basic GHG Accounting is also open for registration. This level 1 professional program includes the following courses and the corresponding proficiency exams. Program fee is US$4,000.

?	Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting
?	Basics of Project-Level GHG Accounting
?	Setting-up a GHG Information System for Corporations and Organizations

The GHG Management Institute is pleased to announce its agreement with the International Standards Organization (ISO) to provide all learners at the Institute with a copy of the appropriate ISO GHG accounting standard (14064). All previously enrolled learners can now download their copy by simply logging on to their class. ISO 14064 Part 1 is distributed as part of the Basics of GHG Accounting for Organizations, Part 2 is distributed as part of the Basics of Project-Level GHG Accounting, and Part 3 will be available with the forthcoming courses on validation and verification.

The job list is quite active. Watch out for more career announcements and networking functions on our web site. To enroll and for more information, visit www.ghginstitute.org.

Join the GHG Management Institute Linkedin group < http://mcsv.net/cgi-bin/redir?MCid=6HdM0uYGgK6QImGCzh5s. 

CDP: How to respond to CDP6

The Carbon Disclosure Project and the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute (GHGMI) have developed an online training package to help with the completion of the CDP6 information request. The package includes two online courses. The first course called, ?Carbon Disclosure Project: How to Respond to CDP6?, was developed by CDP and GHGMI staff and faculty. The accompanying course called, ?Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting?, was developed in partnership with the GHG Protocol Team at the World Resources Institute. Together the courses enable corporations to respond to the CDP6 information request.

The courses are now open for registration. The fee for the training package is US$1,750. Seats are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. For those who have completed the Basics of Organizational GHG Accounting course, the fee for the CDP course is US$750. To enrol, click here or visit www.ghginstitute.org.

The training package is designed for corporations responding to the CDP6 request for information. Officers with responsibility for climate change risks and opportunities, GHG measurement and management, and carbon trading will benefit from the package.

Setting up a GHG Information System for Corporations and Organizations

Establishing a GHG Information Management System is a critical and valuable step towards reducing staff burdens associated with carbon foot printing, institutionalizing processes, enhancing data quality, streamlining reporting, and increasing analytical robustness. The material in this course builds on the WRI-WBCSD GHG Corporate Protocol and related guidance.

This course was developed by Kyle Tanger and Cynthia Cummis of Clear Carbon Consulting.  A Certificate of Participation is given upon completion. A Certificate of Proficiency is available for an additional fee and requires the passing of an exam. The course fee is $1500. This course is a requirement for the Level 1 Professional Program ??Certificate of Training on Basics of GHG Accounting?.

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About the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute The GHG Management Institute is a nonprofit founded by the GHG Experts Network, ClimateCHECK, and Govida eLearning, in partnership with the World Resources Institute and Carbon Disclosure Project. Our mission is to train and develop a community of experts with the highest standards of professional practice in measuring, accounting, and managing greenhouse gas emissions. The GHG Management Institute is training tomorrow?s experts how to manage and credibly account GHG emissions. This involves training individuals in the basics of GHG management and accounting, as well as training and accrediting professionals who meet the highest standards of expertise and ethical conduct.
 
The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute is policy neutral. We do not promote any specific protocol, standard or program. Our courses cover all relevant protocols, standards, programs, and guidelines.

We believe that it is vital that the population of professionals with the expertise to address GHG emissions is globally widespread. Climate change is a problem that requires a global solution. We offer financial assistance to other non-profits world wide, and to public agencies, and small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. We welcome grants, sponsorships, and contributions to further this mission and offer more scholarships. We are collaborating with other organizations in various regions of the world to provide training in other languages and in ways that address local conditions.
 
The Institute offers its courses primarily online through e-learning. It can also blend online learning with face-to-face workshops for larger groups with specific needs. E-learning gives participants a higher quality training experience, access to the world?s top experts, the flexibility to undergo training on your own time, and without the cost, trouble, and GHG emissions associated with travelling to workshops.

Management - The Dean of the Institute is Michael Gillenwater, founder of the GHG Experts Network, and co-author of the US EPA and the IPCC GHG guidelines. The Managing Director is Gao Pronove, former Coordinator of CC:Train and Executive Director of the Earth Council Geneva. Tom Baumann, co-founder and CEO of ClimateCHECK, is the Director of Professional Programs.

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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:19:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: abhinavaa jain <gogreen at aryanecoclimate.com>
Subject: [GHG Network] Methodology for the Construction Sector
To: discuss at ghgnetwork.org
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Dear All,

I am associated with a huge Construction Group in UAE. I am inquisitive about any methodology introduced by EB which could be pertinent to the Construction Sector so that the carbon credits revenues could be explored ...

Thanks & Regards,

Abhinava Jain


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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:43:29 -0400
From: "Michael Gillenwater [moderator]" <discuss-owner at ghgnetwork.org>
Subject: [GHG Network] Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Press
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*GHG Management Institute selected to develop* *accreditation process and training program for verifiers under * *Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
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An accreditation process is required to ensure that independent verifiers are approved to provide services to prospective offsets project developers in accordance with the Model Rule requirements. The Institute will work with ICF International, which has been chosen to work on the Model Applications and Submittal Documents, and Model Guidance Documents.

RGGI <http://mcsv.net/cgi-bin/redir?MCid=gMCYi5YBkm2xng2Q4UvQ> was established as a result of a collaborative effort of ten Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states to work together to develop a regional carbon cap-and-trade program for the electricity sector. The GHG Management Institute, founded by the GHG Experts Network and ClimateCHECK, in partnership with World Resources Institute, Carbon Disclosure Project and Govida eLearning, is a nonprofit that offers training on the accounting and management of greenhouse gases that cause global climate change. "The professionalization of the field of GHG management and accounting is fundamental in any strategy to address climate change. Unless we measure GHG emissions, we cannot manage climate change. In order to credibly account for GHG emissions, however, we need to train and accredit professionals who meet the highest standards of expertise and ethical conduct," explained Michael Gillenwater, Dean of the GHG Management Institute and co-author of the GHG Inventory Programs of the U.S. EPA, the UNFCCC, and the IPCC, as well as lead author of the U.S. GHG Inventory from 1997 through 2003.

"We hope that our work for RGGI will lead to more robust accreditation processes and training for GHG validators and verifiers. The professionalization of this field is so vital in enabling market mechanisms used to combat climate change to become more effective," commented Tom Baumann, Director for Professional Programs at the Institute. According to the Gao Pronove, Managing Director, the training program for validators and verifiers at the Institute will commence in the fourth quarter. For more information, visit www.GHGinstitute.org<http://mcsv.net/cgi-bin/redir?MCid=CgumGPS61Q2xng2Q4UvQ>
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*About the Greenhouse Gas Management Institute *


The GHG Management Institute is a nonprofit founded by the GHG Experts Network, ClimateCHECK, and Govida eLearning, in partnership with World Resources Institute, Carbon Disclosure Project. Our mission is to train and develop a community of experts with the highest standards of professional practice in measuring, accounting, and managing greenhouse gas emissions.
The GHG Management Institute is training tomorrow's experts how to manage and credibly account GHG emissions. This involves training individuals in the basics of GHG management and accounting, as well as training and accrediting professionals who meet the highest standards of expertise and ethical conduct.

The Greenhouse Gas Management Institute is policy neutral. We do not promote any specific protocol, standard or program. Our courses cover all relevant protocols, standards, programs, and guidelines.

We believe that it is vital that the population of professionals with the expertise to address GHG emissions is globally widespread. Climate change is a problem that requires a global solution. We offer financial assistance to other non-profits world wide, and to public agencies, and small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. We welcome grants, sponsorships, and contributions to further this mission and offer more scholarships. We are collaborating with other organizations in various regions of the world to provide training in other languages and in ways that address local conditions.

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Management - The Dean of the Institute is Michael Gillenwater, founder of the GHG Experts Network, and co-author of the US EPA and the IPCC GHG guidelines. The Managing Director is Gao Pronove, former Coordinator of CC:Train and Executive Director of the Earth Council Geneva. Tom Baumann, co-founder and CEO of ClimateCHECK, is the Director of Professional Programs.

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From emanchee at yahoo.com  Mon Mar 31 05:01:28 2008
From: emanchee at yahoo.com (Emily Manchee)
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:01:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Do the Emissions Factors from the GHG Protocol
	include the Full Fuel Cycle?
Message-ID: <312120.80339.qm@web52910.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Could anyone confirm whether the GHG Protocol emissions factors include the full fuel cycle for emissions... ie. for electricity - does the EF include the energy from electricity usage including the extraction, transmission and distribution losses?
Thank you.
Emily Manchee


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From gmerlo at caf.com  Mon Mar 31 19:02:05 2008
From: gmerlo at caf.com (Gianluca Merlo Dápuzzo)
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:02:05 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [GHG Network] Calculation of CER under CDM for energy from biomass.
Message-ID: <20080331230205.2B2BEC1806A@milkyway.forumone.com>

Hi Mr. Mauritius. In the case of sugar mills and power generation I have worked in 4 CDM projects and I can say that this is a rather complex case to demonstrate and achieve their reductions. There is a range and methodologies that can be used in each case must be determined which is most convenient for a particular case. In principle you can try any of the scenarios of the ACM006 and fallow the base line equations after validate the applicability; but you must be very careful for example: with the obsolescence of existing boilers and not to have fossil fuel (coal)use of in the project scenario (ideal condition with out fossil-bio fuel mixture). Better, try before with a small scale to see if it applies for individual activities in the sugar mill.