What’s New for Reporting to TCR in 2019? (866) 523-0764 x3 help@theclimateregistry.org 1
Housekeeping Attendees are in listen only mode To ask questions: Type your question into the GoToWebinar chat box Or click the raise hand icon and we can unmute you Kelli Wright Program Coordinator 2
Agenda TCR in 2019 Policy & Verification Updates Reporting Program Updates CRIS Updates Success Story from Our Member Network Presentation by Adam Hutchinson, Denver Water 3
TCR in 2019 COP 25 Chile Amy Holm Director of Programs and Operations 4
2019 Climate Leadership Conference REGISTER NOW: https://www.climateleadershipconference.org/ TCR members get 20% off registration with code: CLC-TCR-20 5
Policy & Verification Updates Peggy Kellen Director of Policy 6
General Reporting Protocol v. 3.0 • Modular format • Streamlined reporting framework • Guidance & examples published externally • Methodology organization
Reporting Protocols, Metrics & Guidance Step 1: General Reporting Protocol • Introduction Step 2: Sector-specific Step 3: Guidance • Inventory Boundary Protocols & Metrics • Emissions Quantification • Advanced Methods • Inventory Completion 8
Key Updates in GRP v. 3.0 • Reporting boundaries • Organizational boundaries • Reporting periods & base years • Simplified Estimation Methods (SEMs) • ISO 14064-1: 2018 updates
GRP Update Process • Public Comment Period: Feb. 5 – Mar. 5 • Submit comments by March 5 using the public comment feedback form to: policy@theclimareregistry.org • All materials published on GRP webpage
GRP. 3.0 Implementation • Transitional year for 2019 • Members may report to GRP v. 2.1 or v. 3.0 • GRP v. 3.0 available in May – Piloting new reporting functionality in 2019 – Support for ISO 14064-1: 2018 conformance available in 2020 • All members report to GRP v. 3.0 in 2020 26
2019 Batch Verification Advanced Waste Management Systems, Inc. (AWM) is the 2019 Batch Verification Body Stay tuned for information on registering for the Introduction to Batch Verification webinar! Eligibility requirements: Not more than a total of 1,000 metric tons CO 2 e emissions per year from specified sources; No process emissions; and Fugitive emissions must be from specified sources and less than 5% of emissions 12
Reporting Program & CRIS Updates Ryan Cassutt Manager of Voluntary Reporting Programs 13
Indirect Emissions Disclosure Form Replaces offline Scope 2 and Biogenic Disclosure forms Features: Automatically calculates Scope 2 emissions Automatically generates list of Scope 2 instruments Easily submit to verifier
CRIS DEMONSTRATION
Additional Help More instructions and screenshots on using the form in the CRIS User Guide Training video forthcoming
Reporting & CRIS Reminders Two ways to create a new emissions year: Spreadsheet upload : Create a new emissions year by populating and uploading a spreadsheet template to CRIS Create New Emissions Year : Create a new emissions year under ‘Set Up’ Reminder : Extension Request Form for reporting and verification is no longer required 17
Support & Resources Emissions year 2018 will be available in CRIS on Tuesday, February 19 th Updated resources published to the reporting toolkit Members must register for the toolkit and will be granted access by TCR staff. 18
Where to get started? Reporting for the first time? Start with Carbon Footprinting 101 Questions about reporting? Consult the Reporting FAQs Questions about Scope 2 requirements? See the Scope 2 FAQs 19
Adam Hutchinson Energy Management Specialist Denver Water INTEGRITY | VISION | PASSION | EXCELLENCE | RESPECT February 14, 2019
Denver Water Profile Denver Water and The Climate Registry, partners in consistent measurement and reporting of carbon emissions Climate Registered™ 2008 - 2017 and beyond…
Denver Water Sustainability Through the Years • 1918 Denver Water Founded when Denver residents bought Denver Union Water Company • 1959 First hydropower completed at Williams Fork Reservoir • 1981 “Xeriscape” coined to make water -conserving landscaping a recognized concept • 1995 Recycle Task Force formed, segregated all waste streams for proper management and disposal • 2004 Recycling Plant started providing water to industrial and irrigation users • 2008 First Greenhouse Gas Inventory Produced and Registered with The Climate Registry • 2011 Sustainability incorporated into Strategic Plan • 2016 Sustainability Program created • 2017 First four LEED certified buildings open as part of Operations Complex Redevelopment, Open channel hydropower pilot, First Sustainability Guide published, etc … 22 2/13/2019
Sustainability Goals Related to GHGI • Reduce organization-wide greenhouse gas emissions 15% from 2015 baseline by 2020 • Reach energy neutrality by 2020 (includes utility purchased electricity and natural gas) • Energy and Transportation Commitments – All new construction and remodel projects will have occupancy settings for lighting and HVAC controls. All new and replacement lighting will be LED – All fleet vehicles monitored with software for anti-idling and speed limit fuel efficiency – Continue to identify potential for renewable energy resources across our water system and facilities 23 2/13/2019
Where does Denver Water stand today? Denver Water GHG Trend 80,000 70,000 60,000 CO2e in Metric Tons 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 24 2/13/2019
How does this inform business decisions Greenhouse Gas Inventory by Emission Type 0.15% 0.03% 0.03% Scope 1-Stationary- Biomass 9.54% SEM 0.06% [VALUE] Scope 1-Stationary SEM Scope 1-Stationary Scope 1-Fugitive Scope 1-Mobile Biogenic [VALUE] Scope 1-Mobile Scope 2-Indirect Electricity 25 2/13/2019
Where does Denver Water stand today? Denver Water 2017 Net Energy Use (Electricity and Natural Gas) 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 KWH Equivalents 4,000,000 2,000,000 0 -2,000,000 -4,000,000 -6,000,000 January March May July September November 2017 YTD • Negative Values mean net production (good), 2017 Net Energy = 1.9 Million kWh • Xcel Electric Generation Portfolio • 28% Carbon Free 26 2/13/2019
Sustainability Energy Efficiency 2017-Present • ~ 1,000,000 kWh saved through efficiency projects • Energy Management System implementation • ~ $25,0000 in rebates. Rebates funding more savings projects • Proposed projects for ~82,000 therm savings 27 2/13/2019
Denver Water Moving Forward • Operational Complex Redevelopment • Admin building will be LEED Platinum, Net Zero Energy • State of the art daylighting, HVAC, building controls • First of kind on site water treatment plant • North Treatment Plant • Net energy producing treatment plant, hydroelectric generation • Optimized treatment efficiency for energy, chemicals, manpower • Renewable Energy Projects • Photovoltaic Solar: Admin building, solar gardens, pilot project solar for water quality • Hydroelectric: Seven Hydroelectric plants in operation (21.7 MW capacity), New hydroelectric designed into treatment plant, Open channel hydro pilot project, Investigating PRV and inline conduit hydroelectric generation • Denver Water Environmental Stewardship • Environmental Compliance, Leading by Example, Healthy Built Environment, Responsible Operations, Waste Diversion, Climate Adaptation and Mitigation, Environmental Management System, Education and Awareness 28 2/13/2019
Friendly Reminders Batch Verification participants: Stay tuned for more details. Batch verification webinar, and deadline will be announced via email. California State Agency reporting deadline: April 1 st All other members recommended reporting completion: June 30 th Join us on social media! 29
Welcome, Alissa! Alissa Benchimol Program Coordinator
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