Introduction to The Climate Registry Diane Wittenberg, Exec. Director March 3, 2008

Background of the Climate Registry Founded by states/provinces An effective tracking mechanism clear first step. A non-profit organization governed by member states/provinces Currently seeking organizations to be founding reporters before May 1, 2008

The Climate Registry The largest climate initiative in North America  Covers 80% of population of North America Policy neutral—leave policy to the states The recognized platform in North America It’s about precise, accurate measurement and consistency with ISO 1064 and GHG Protocol

Fundamental Program Principles Entity-wide facility-level reporting All six GHGs Report direct stationery and mobile emissions, process and fugitive emissions, and indirect emissions from electricity North American reporting Third-party verification

Difference between The Climate Registry and California Registry THE CLIMATE REGISTRY  Built on California Model: Voluntary Best Practices “Carbon Footprint” GHG Reporting  Will support state/regional mandatory programs THE CALIFORNIA CLIMATE REGISTRY  Will transition carbon footprint reporting to TCR  New focus: project reduction (offset) registry  Support Ca. regulatory programs

The Climate Registry and the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) All members (states/provinces) of WCI are members of the Registry WCI and Registry working together for Registry to support data collection of WCI programs  Data likely collected at the state level

Climate Registry support for WCI Mandatory data likely to have first touch by states/provinces TCR provides fee-for-service as needed  Modify version of data base for each state and WCI  Collect required data in uniform format  Provide training for states  Provide help line for reporters Interface with US EPA on reporting issues

Mandatory Federal Reporting New law included in Omnibus Appropriate Bill requires mandatory federal reporting:  Above “appropriate” threshold levels, as defined by USEPA  Include all sectors of economy  Includes both upstream and downstream sources  First year of reporting likely to be 2010 or later TCR and USEPA in regular contact to assure alignment

Reporter Benefits Measure GHGs in standardized, accepted format with technical support and software platform Document early actions/protect early reductions Manage risk Prepare for federal reporting Build environmental reputation

Representative Reporters Cities/Counties Greenville, SC Long Beach, CA Roseville, CA Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake County, UT Seattle, WA Wilmington, DE Electric Power Arizona Public Service Austin Energy Electric Power Covanta Energy Duke Energy Xcel Energy Great River Energy National Grid PG&E PacifiCorp Salt River Project Tucson Electric Wolverine Power

Representative Reporters (2) Federal Government Los Alamos National Lab U.S. Postal Service Manufacturing Alcoa Bentley Prince Street Cormetech PPG Industries Tropical Salvage USANA Health Sciences Mining Kennecott Utah Copper Newmont Nevada Non-Profit Organizations Coastal Conservation League Minnesota Metropolitan Council Oil/Gas Shell Oil Company

Some Reporters (2) Real Estate Kennecott Land Recycling Appliance Recycling Centers Services Kleinfelder MotivEarth SAIC SWCA TRC Solutions Trihydro Corporation Worldwide Carbon State Government Minnesota PCA North Carolina DENR Utah Dept of Enviro. Quality

Timelines General Reporting Protocol  Final version scheduled for release in late March Verification protocol  First draft released for public comment on February 1. Comments due by March 14  Final version scheduled for release May 1 Software launch, fully operational: June 30

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