Introduction to The Climate Registry

Diane Wittenberg, Exec. DirectorMarch 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/CountiesGreenville, SCLong Beach, CARoseville, CASalt Lake City, UTSalt Lake County, UTSeattle, WAWilmington, DE

Electric PowerArizona Public ServiceAustin Energy

Electric PowerCovanta EnergyDuke EnergyXcel EnergyGreat River EnergyNational GridPG&EPacifiCorpSalt River ProjectTucson ElectricWolverine Power

Representative Reporters (2)

Federal GovernmentLos Alamos National LabU.S. Postal Service

ManufacturingAlcoa Bentley Prince StreetCormetechPPG IndustriesTropical SalvageUSANA Health Sciences

MiningKennecott Utah CopperNewmont Nevada

Non-Profit OrganizationsCoastal Conservation LeagueMinnesota Metropolitan Council

Oil/GasShell Oil Company

Some Reporters (2)

Real EstateKennecott Land

RecyclingAppliance Recycling Centers

ServicesKleinfelderMotivEarthSAICSWCATRC Solutions Trihydro CorporationWorldwide Carbon

State GovernmentMinnesota PCANorth Carolina DENRUtah 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

More information available at

www.TheClimateRegistry.org