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.
In early September 2008, SDG&E hosted an AB 32 workshop to help businesses prepare for the upcoming reporting requirements and other legislative impacts.
Our speakers explored a number of critical topics, including an overview of AB 32 and the scoping plan adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Renewable Energy Certificates and carbon footprint calculations.
Mike Murray
Regional Vice President, State Government Affairs, Sempra Energy
Judy Yorke
President, Yorke Engineering LLC
Nancy Privitt
Manager, Commercial And Industrial Services, SDG&E
Clay Hinkle
Client Service Manager, CH2M Hill
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.
On or before January 1, 2009, CARB must approve a scoping plan that details the measures necessary to achieve the statewide GHG emission limit by 2020. This plan will subsequently be updated by CARB every five years. A draft scoping plan was released in June 2008, which details the measures needed to meet the emission reduction targets.
Book mark this page and continue to check here for updates on approval and implementation of the final scoping plan.
You can review the following AB32 related documents.
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