Massachusetts Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Program

About the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Program

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Related: Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) Implementation
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Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated in June 2011.
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Massachusetts Facilities Required to Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Applicability Screening Tool

Use this Excel spreadsheet to determine whether your facility is likely to be subject to 310 CMR 7.71 greenhouse gas emissions reporting requirements.

Instructions
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Spreadsheet (including instructions)
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310 CMR 7.71: Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulations

The Climate Registry (TCR) Documents

General Reporting Protocol (including clarifications & corrections)
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General Verification Protocol (including clarifications & corrections)
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Electronic GHG Emissions Reporting

Log in to the Climate Registry Information System (CRIS) to report your Massachusetts facility's GHG emissions per 310 CMR 7.71(5).

Getting Started Guide

Facilities required to report GHG emissions should review this guide before submitting data. Last updated in July 2011. Note: This document is hosted on the web site of The Climate Registry and will open in a new browser window. 
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Related: Training Information

Climate Registry Information System (CRIS) Ad hoc Reports User's Guide

Developed by MISYS, a technical support contractor for The Climate Registry.  Last updated July 2011.
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2009 Massachusetts Facility GHG Emissions Reports

Visit the Climate Registry Information System (CRIS) web site and follow the on-screen instructions to access detailed public greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reports for Massachusetts facilities.
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Explanation of "Detailed Emissions" Table Column Headings
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Summary of 2009 Facility Emissions Reported to the Massachusetts Greenhouse Gas Registry
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Forms for Retail Sellers of Electricity

Retail Sellers of Electricity will be required to report their 2010 GHG emissions once the 2010 emission factors have been determined, likely in mid 2012.  Notifications will be emailed to retail sellers and posted on this web page at that time.
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2008 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Factors for Retail Sellers of Electricity

Final Appendix A: 2008 Data & Calculations, December 2010
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Response to Comments: Explanation of Final 2008 GHG Emission Factors, December 2010
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Draft Appendix A: 2008 Data & Calculations, July 2010
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Technical Support Document on Draft 2008 GHG Emission Factors, July 2010
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Notice of Public Comment Period
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Calculation of 2007 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Factors

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Calculation of 2006 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Factors

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Verification Process Checklist

July 2011
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Verification Body Accreditation

Information Sheet, August 2010
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Related: Application for Verification Body Accreditation
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List of MassDEP-Recognized GHG Verification Bodies

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Verification Body Conflict of Interest Assessment Form

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GHG Emissions Verification Statement

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Training from MassDEP & The Climate Registry (TCR)

See a schedule of upcoming TCR webinars, including verification training. 
Please note: These sessions do not address reporting requirements for Retail Sellers of electricity.
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Webinar: Overview of the Massachusetts GHG Registry

Presented April through June 2010. View recorded webinar anytime.
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Training Slides
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Webinar: MassDEP GHG Reporting Regulation & TCR General Reporting Protocol

Presented January through May 2010. View recorded webinar anytime.
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Training Slides
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Initial Training for Facilities Subject to GHG Emissions Reporting Requirements

Presented in December 2009.

Presentation: Massachusetts Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulation (MassDEP)
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Presentation: Quantifying GHG Emissions Using the General Reporting Protocol (The Climate Registry)
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To address greenhouse gas emissions reporting questions most efficiently, MassDEP is requesting that facilities email MassDEP@theclimateregistry.org. Please include a short summary of your question and a telephone number where we can contact you. You may also call 213-213-1240 to speak with Helpline staff directly. Helpline hours are Monday through Friday from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. We will reply to all emails and voice messages within two business days.

For additional information, please contact Loreen Kelley (617-574-6815 or loreen.kelley@state.ma.us) or Will Space (william.space@state.ma.us).

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