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Calculator Purpose. EPA’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Program developed this GHG calculator tool to help the program, its grantees, and its partner
the GHG emission reductions from the P2 activities undertaken by P2 Program participants. This tool converts standard metrics for electricity, green
fuel use, chemical use, water use, and materials management into metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, MTCO 2e, using standard national conve
factors. The Program believes that using the GHG calculator will enhance the consistency and transparency of its reporting. The tool cross-referen
GHG tools and models. Note that this tool does not calculate an entity's GHG footprint, which is a measure of the entire GHG emissions for all its op
nor does it serve as an inventory of past years' footprints. The World Resources Institute and The Climate Registry offer recognized GHG inventories
guidance for this purpose.
The Calculator is Organized by Tabs. The calculator has a tab for each of the following means of reducing GHG emissions:
- Electricity Conservation: GHG reductions from electricity conservation
- Green Energy: GHG reductions from switching to green energy sources
- Stationary Source: GHG reductions from reduced fuel use or substitution of greener fuels for stationary sources
- Mobile Sources: GHG reductions from reduced fuel use or substitution of greener fuels for mobile sources
- Greening Chemistry: GHG reductions from reduced use of high global-warming-potential (GWP) chemicals
- Water Conservation: GHG reductions from reduced water use
- Materials Management (under construction): GHG reductions from extending the life of secondary materials
The Calculator Aggregates Results. Each tab in the tool aggregates (totals) all project results for its subject area (e.g., the "Electricity Conservatio
aggregates all project results for electricity conservation). The Aggregate_CO2e tab (after the Welcome tab) aggregates the total metric tons CO2e
project from all tabs (e.g., the Aggregate_CO2e tab totals all results for Project 1, covering results from electricity conservation, green energy, etc.).
Aggregate_CostSavings tab calculates cost savings associated with inputs entered, except as listed in the "Notes" section of the
Aggregate_CostSavings tab.
The Calculator Provides Examples. A yellow row in each tab shows an illustrative example. The example describes sample input data and samp
conversions to GHG emission reductions supplied by the tool.
The Calculator Uses MTCO2e as a Measure, which is a P2 Program Measure. The unit "CO2e" represents an amount of GHGs whose global war
potential (GWP) is standardized to that of carbon dioxide (CO2), which is assigned a value of 1. GWP describes the ability of a unit of gas emitted in
to trap heat in the atmosphere over a timeframe (100 years, as selected by the International Panel on Climate Change). This tool uses standard repo
procedures of the United Nations to calculate the GWP of various greenhouse gases, procedures which account for the fate of the emitted gas and t
that remains in the atmosphere over time.
The P2 program began using the GHG measure, million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e), in 2008. It set its first program-wide p
target for that measure in 2009. The target applies to both P2 Headquarters and Regional programs. As of 2010, the P2 Program has replaced its
strategic measure with the GHG strategic measure, so P2 Program participants reporting outcome results will need to report GHG emission reductio
note: While it is not mandatory for grantees or other P2 centers to use EPA’s GHG calculator tool to report
environmental performance results, EPA encourages grantees and others to use this GHG calculator to enhance the consistency and transparency
of reported results from grants and other partners.
This tool does not evaluate or record the scope of emissions. For those interested, this tool will calculate emissions that relate to all scope levels. F
on site, fuel used for a plane/vehicle owned by the company, and chemical engineering changes made on site (to be addressed in the materials man
tab under construction) would relate to Scope 1 emissions. Electricity conservation, green energy, Renewable Energy Certificates, and water conse
(measures energy used off site for water used on site) would relate to Scope II emissions. Fuel for vehicles, planes, or equipment not owned by the
and the purchase of chemicals with lower global-warming potential would relate to Scope III
emissions.
Materials
Electricity Stationary Greening Water Management
Green Energy Mobile Sources Total by project Total by project
Conservation Sources Chemistry Conservation (under
construction)
Reduction in
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Metric Tons of Metric Tons of Metric Tons of Metric Tons of Metric Tons of Metric Tons of Metric Tons of Metric Tons of Tons of Carbon
Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide Carbon Dioxide Dioxide
Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent Equivalent
(MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e)* (MMTCO2e)**
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Category Description
Electricity Conservation GHG reductions from electricity conservation or reduced use of energy.
Green Energy GHG reductions from switching to greener or renewable energy sources.
Stationary Sources GHG reductions from reduced fuel use in stationary combustion sources.
Mobile Sources GHG reductions from reduced fuel use or substitution to greener fuels in mobile or transportation sources.
Greening Chemistry GHG reductions from reduced use of high global-warming-potential (GWP) chemicals.
Water Conservation GHG reductions from reduced water use.
Materials Management
(under construction) GHG reductions from considering the lifecycle GHG impact of materials used.
Notes:
* Reporting units for Regional ACS (Annual Commitment System) P2 performance measure (Column I) are Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MTCO2e)
** Reporting units for National P2 program performance measure (Column J) are Million Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MMTCO2e)
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*Since the P2 Cost Savings Calculator does not yet address the use of lower global-warming-potential chemicals or extending the useful life of
hazardous materials, neither the Greening Chemistry tab or the placeholder Materials Management tab in this GHG Calculator can be linked to
cost savings. The P2 Cost Savings Calculator continues to serve the useful role of aggregating the broader range of cost savings from P2
projects, covering the material, pollutant, and water aspects as well as the GHG aspects.
Select a state or U.S. National to apply the state's emission factor or the national If using another calculator to provide results,
emissions factor. Enter the annual amount of electricity conserved and choose unit from Same directions as for the Electricity Conservation please provide your methodology and source in
How to use this tab: the drop-down menu. The next column converts all units to kWh. The final column columns.
this section and enter in your values below.
Instructions to obtain MTCO2e displays the reduction in MTCO2e.
MTCO2e = Electricity conserved * (kWh/user-specified units) * (national or state value MTCO2e = Number of bulbs * (49 kwh per year/
of the eGRID non-baseload output emission rate [MTCO2e/kWh]) bulb) * (national or state value of the eGRID non-
baseload output emission rate, expressed in
MTCO2e/kWh)
National rate: 0.000709 MTCO2e/kWh The rest of the description is the same as for
State rate: (0.000071 to 0.001131 MTCO2e/kWh) Electricity Conservation.
For national and state formulas and details see Notes below.
Both national and state versions of the rate (the eGRID non-baseload output emission
rate) cover three gases: CO2 emissions factor (MTCO2e/kWh) + CH4 emissions factor
(MTCO2e/kWh) + N2O emissions factor (MTCO2e/kWh).
Calculation Description
State or Unit GHG Reduction Number of CFL bulbs GHG Reduction GHG Reduction
Electricity Conserved Electricity Conserved
U.S. reported (MTCO2e) replacing conventional (MTCO2e) Input (MTCO2e)
(Input value) (kwh)
(Select) (Select) bulbs
GQ Co. worked with a facility in North Carolina that has conserved 10,000 kwh of GQ Co. replaced a total of 1,000 conventional
electricity through a conservation activity. lightbulbs with CFL bulbs in 8 NC facilities during
one year.
Example
NC 10,000 kwh 10,000 8.464 1,000 41.472
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SOURCE
NOTES (refer to Reference &
Justification tab)
See tab "ElectricityEFs" for national or state non-baseload emissions factors from eGRID
This tab also calculates reductions from renewable energy certificates (RECs) purchased to offset emissions from conventional electricity. Known as green tags, green energy certificates, or tradable
renewable certificates, RECs are tradable market instruments sold separately from the electricity itself, which prove 1 MWh of electricity was from a renewable source. The Program strongly encourages
but does not require purchasing green power products certified by an independent third party as a matter of best practice.
RECs, like electricity conservation and green energy, reduce a facility's Scope 2 indirect emissions, under international standards for reporting GHG emissions.
Green Energy Green Energy Electricity Displacing Fossil Fuel Energy Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)
Select a state or U.S. National to apply a state emissions factor or national U.S. Select a state or U.S. National to apply a state
emissions factor. Enter annual amount of green electricity used, and choose unit from emissions factor or national U.S. emissions factor.
the drop-down menu. The column "GHG Reduction" converts the unit into MTCO2e. Enter the volume of REC in kWh. The column
"GHG Reduction" converts the unit into MTCO2e.
How to use this tab:
Instructions to obtain MTCO2e
MTCO2e = Electricity conserved * (kWh/user-specified units) * (national or state value MTCO2e = Electricity conserved * (kWh/user-
of the eGRID non-baseload output emission rate, expressed as MTCO2e/kWh) specified units) * (national or state value of the
eGRID non-baseload output emission rate,
expressed as MTCO2e/kWh)
National
value of rate: 0.000692 MTCO2e/kwh The description of the calculation is the same as
State value of rate: differs by state for Green Energy Electricity Displacing Fossil Fuel
Energy.
For a detailed derivation of national conversion factors, see Notes below, where the
formulas are presented with actual rates filled in.
Both national and state versions of the rate (the eGRID non-baseload output emission
rate) cover three gases: CO2 emissions factor (MTCO2e/kWh) + CH4 emissions factor
(MTCO2e/kWh) + N2O emissions
factor (MTCO2e/kwh).
Calculation Description
Unit Electricity Consumed
State or Electricity Consumed reported from Renewable Energy GHG Reduction Volume of Certificate GHG Reduction
U.S. from Renewable Energy (Select) (kwh) (MTCO2e) Purchased (MTCO2e)
(Select) (Input value) (kwh)
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d to offset emissions from conventional electricity. Known as green tags, green energy certificates, or tradable
electricity itself, which prove 1 MWh of electricity was from a renewable source. The Program strongly encourages
party as a matter of best practice.
emissions, under international standards for reporting GHG emissions.
Calculation Description
GHG Reduction
Input (MTCO2e)
Example
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MTCO2e = Input Volume (metric tons) * (2,128.82 MTCO2e = Input Volume (metric ton
MTCO2e = Input Volume (metric tons) * (2,373.29 kg
kg CO2e /metric ton) * (1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg kg CO2e / metric ton) * (1 MTCO2e
CO2e / metric ton) * (1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e)
Calculation Description CO2e) CO2e)
See notes below for emission factor derivation.
See notes below for emission factor derivation. See notes below for emission factor
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The following notes show calculations used to derive emission factors for the 'Stationary Sources' worksheet. In general, CO2 emission rates are combined with emission rates for CH4 an
included (e.g., BTU to therm) in the calculations.
FUEL
EMISSIONS FACTOR DERIVATION
Units Global Warming Potentials
Heat Content HHV
25.09 (mmBtu/ton)
CO2 Content Coefficient
103.54 (kg CO2/mmBtu)
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (g
11 CH4/mmBtu)
Commercial Sector (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
ANTHRACITE COAL Emissions Factor (g
1.6 N2O/mmBtu) (b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (g
11 CH4/mmBtu)
BITUMINOUS COAL Commercial Sector (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
Emissions Factor (g
(b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
1.6 N2O/mmBtu)
BITUMINOUS COAL (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (g
11 CH4/mmBtu)
SUB-BITUMINOUS COAL Commercial Sector (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
Emissions Factor (g
(b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
1.6 N2O/mmBtu)
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (g
11 CH4/mmBtu)
LIGNITE COAL Commercial Sector (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
Emissions Factor (g
(b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
1.6 N2O/mmBtu)
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (g
316 CH4/mmBtu)
WOOD OR WOOD WASTE Commercial Sector (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
Emissions Factor (g
(b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
4.2 N2O/mmBtu)
WOOD OR WOOD WASTE (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
CO2 Content
Coefficient (kg
74.02 CO2/mmBtu)
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (g
11 CH4/mmBtu)
RESIDUAL FUEL OIL Commercial Sector (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
Emissions Factor (g
Abt:Figures are an average
0.6 N2O/mmBtu) (b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
of Residual Fuel Oil # 5 and
6.
CO2 emission rate
10.73 (kg/gal) 1 CO2
CH4 emission rate
1.60E-03 (kg/gal) 21 CH4
N2O emission rate
8.70E-05 (kg/gal) 310 N2O
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (g
11 CH4/mmBtu)
CRUDE OIL Commercial Sector (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
Emissions Factor (g
(b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
0.6 N2O/mmBtu)
Commercial Sector
Abt: Figures are averages Emissions Factor (g
of Distillate Oil # 1, 2, and
11 CH4/mmBtu)
DIESEL (#2 DISTILLATE) and 4. (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
Commercial Sector
other DISTILLATE OILS (#1, #4)
Emissions Factor (g
(b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
0.6 N2O/mmBtu)
DIESEL (#2 DISTILLATE) and (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
other DISTILLATE OILS (#1, #4)
(b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (g
11 CH4/mmBtu)
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
Commercial Sector
(LPG)
Emissions Factor (g
(b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
0.6 N2O/mmBtu)
Commercial Sector
GuzikV:
Emissions Table
Factor (g Appendix C, Household
C-5,
11 CH4/mmBtu)Vehicles Energy Use: Latest Data
and Trends. DOE 2005.
Commercial Sector (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
PROPANE http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/rtec
Emissions s/nhts_survey/2001/tablefiles/c046
Factor (g
N
0.6 2O/mmBtu)4(2005).pdf (b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
Abt:
Greenhouse Gas Impacts of
Expanded
CO2 emission rate Renewable and
5.59286 (kg /gal) Alternative Fuels Use. EPA Office 1 CO2
of Transportation and Air Quality,
factsheet.
http://www.epa.gov/oms/renewabl
efuels/420f07035.htm
and Trends. DOE 2005.
PROPANE http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/rtec (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
s/nhts_survey/2001/tablefiles/c046
4(2005).pdf (b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
Abt:
Greenhouse Gas Impacts of
Expanded Renewable and
Alternative Fuels Use. EPA Office
of Transportation and Air Quality,
CH4 emission rate
factsheet.
1.00E-03 (kg /gal) http://www.epa.gov/oms/renewabl 21 CH4
efuels/420f07035.htm
N2O emission rate
5.46E-05 (kg /gal) 310 N2O
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (kg
0.005 CH4/mmBtu)
Commercial Sector (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
LANDFILL GAS Emissions Factor (kg
0.0001 N2O/mmBtu) (b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (kg
0.005 CH4/mmBtu)
NATURAL GAS - Pipeline (US Commercial Sector (a) Source 4: 2011 Climate Registr
Weighted Average) Emissions Factor (kg
0.0001 N2O/mmBtu) (b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assess
Sub-Bituminous Coal Wood or Wood Waste Lignite Coal Residual Fuel Oil
er of tons of sub-bituminous coal Enter the number of tons of wood or wood waste Enter number of gallons of residual fuel oil
Enter number of tons of lignite coal conserved.
"GHG Reduction" converts the units conserved. "GHG Reduction" converts the units conserved. "GHG Reduction" converts the units
"GHG Reduction" converts the units into MTCO2e.
e. into MTCO2e. into MTCO2e.
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emission rates for CH4 and N2O to obtain the CO2e emission rate of a fossil fuel. Some basic conversions between energy units may also be
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
4: 2011 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 12.1 and 12.9.
SOURCE INFO
on factor for biodiesel is calculated as a lifecycle GHG pollution intensity relative to diesel. Relative pollution intensity of biodiesel-to-diesel is
m:
ansportation and Air Quality, Alternative Fuels factsheet
er of gallons of residual fuel oil Enter number of gallons of distillate fuel oil or
Enter number of gallons of crude oil conserved. Enter number of gallons of kerosene conserved.
"GHG Reduction" converts the units diesel conserved. "GHG Reduction" converts the
"GHG Reduction" converts the units into MTCO2e. "GHG Reduction" converts the units into MTCO2e.
e. units into MTCO2e.
nput Volume (gal) * (10.79 kg CO2e / MTCO2e = Input Volume (gal) * (10.34 kg CO2e / MTCO2e = Input Volume (gal) * (10.5 kg CO2e / MTCO2e = Input Volume (gal) * (10.21 kg CO2e /
TCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e) gal) * (1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e) gal) * (1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e) gal) * (1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e)
below for emission factor derivation. See notes below for emission factor derivation. See notes below for emission factor derivation. See notes below for emission factor derivation.
GQ Co. replaced 20,000 gallons of distillate fuel oil
in a turbine with 20,000 gallons of biodiesel. (STEP
1 of 2. See "Biodiesel" for Step 2.)
20,000 210.091
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nput Volume (gal) * (10.21 kg CO2e / MTCO2e = Input Volume (gal) * (5.83 kg CO2e / MTCO2e = Input Volume (gal) * (5.63 kg CO2e / MTCO2e = Input Volume (BTU) * (2.57E-05 kg CO2e/ B
CO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e) gal) * (1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e) gal) * (1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e) CO2e)
below for emission factor derivation. See notes below for emission factor derivation. See notes below for emission factor derivation. See notes below for emission factor derivation.
GHG Reduction LPG Reduced GHG Reduction Propane Reduced GHG Reduction Landfill Gas Reduced
(MTCO2e) (gal) (MTCO2e) (gal) (MTCO2e) (Input value) Units
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B5 E10
B20 E85
B100 E100
Landfill Gas Natural Gas or Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Biodiesel
GHG Reduction Natural Gas or CNG Natural Gas or CNG GHG Reduction
Landfill Gas Reduced Blend
(MTCO2e) Reduced Units Reduced (MTCO2e)
(BTU) (Select)
(Input value) (Select) (BTU)
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Notes and Sources
The following notes show calculations used to derive emission factors for the 'Mobile Sources' worksheet. In general, CO2 emission rates are combined with emission rates for CH4 and N2O to obtain
the CO2e emission rate of a fossil fuel. Some basic conversions between energy units may also be included (i.e., BTU to therm) in the calculations.
FUEL
EMISSIONS FACTOR DERIVATION SOURCE INFO
Units Global Warming Potentials
Heat Content
5.80 (mmBtu/Barrel)
42 Gallons/Barrel (a) Source 4: 2012 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 13.1 and 13.3.
DIESEL FUEL CO2 emission rate (b) Source 9: IPCC, Second Assessment Report, 1996.
10.21 (kg/gal) 1 CO2
(c) Source 13: EPA. Office of Transportation and Air Quality. Light-Duty Automotive
CH4 emission rate Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through
1.12E-05 (kg/gal) 21 CH4 2010. November 2010.
N2O emission rate
2.24E-05 (kg/gal) 310 N2O
MOTOR GASOLINE CO2 emission rate (c) Source 12: EPA Climate Leaders GHG Inventory Protocol report "Direct
8.78 (kg/gal) 1 CO2 Emissions from Mobile Combustion Sources". Tables A-2.
Abt: Assumes an average
CHfuel
4
emission rateof 22.4 mpg
efficiency
0.0003296 (kg/gal) 21 CH4 (d) Source 13: EPA. Office of Transportation and Air Quality. Light-Duty Automotive
for passenger cars. See Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through
Abt: Assumes an average
source
fuel 13.
efficiency of 22.4 2010. November 2010.
0.0001777 N2O emission rate (kg/gal) 310 N2O
mpg for passenger cars.
See source 13.
8.84 CO2e emission rate (kg/gal)
Age Distribution
Light-Duty Gasoline Average Gallons
Age (at 2008) Vehicle (2009) Annual Mileage Average Miles per Gallon Consumed Average kg CO2 emitted
0 7.56% 11,788 22.6 522 4,579.59
1 8.03% 12,304 22.5 547 4,801.29
2 8.49% 12,485 22.5 555 4,871.92
3 8.23% 12,510 22.1 566 4,970.04
4 7.65% 12,460 22.5 554 4,862.17
5 7.00% 12,325 22.2 555 4,874.48
6 6.59% 12,202 22 555 4,869.71
7 6.51% 11,831 22.1 535 4,700.28
8 6.24% 11,976 21.9 547 4,801.34
9 6.04% 11,848 21.4 554 4,861.00
10 5.25% 11,754 21.6 544 4,777.78
11 4.45% 11,581 21.5 539 4,729.36
12 3.92% 11,330 21.2 534 4,692.33
13 3.28% 11,203 21.1 531 4,661.72
14 2.63% 10,992 20.7 531 4,662.31
15 2.11% 10,804 20.5 527 4,627.27
16 1.52% 10,857 21 517 4,539.26
17 1.10% 10,571 21.1 501 4,398.74
18 0.81% 10,504 20.2 520 4,565.60
19 0.67% 10,157 19 535 4,693.60
20 0.52% 9,972 18.8 530 4,657.14
21 0.41% 9,720 18 540 4,741.20
22 0.29% 9,464 17.4 544 4,775.51
23 0.23% 9,419 17.5 538 4,725.65
24 0.16% 9,248 17.4 531 4,666.52
25 0.11% 9,118 17.1 533 4,681.64
26 0.07% 9,050 16.9 536 4,701.72
27 0.05% 8,873 16.5 538 4,721.51
VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED 28 0.04% 8,813 16 551 4,836.13
29 0.03% 9,062 14.6 621 5,449.61
30 0.03% 9,500 14.3 664 5,832.87
Abt: Abt: Abt:
Units USGlobal WarmingAnnex
GHG Inventory. Potentials EIA Annual Energy Review EIA Annual Energy Review
CO2 emission rate 3.2, table A-95 2009, Energy Consumption 2009, Energy Consumption
by Sector, Table 2.8 by Sector, Table 2.8
8.78 (kg/gal)
Weighted Average of kg
0.402799 CO2/mi 1 CO2
Emission rate of kg
2.71E-05 CH4/mi 21 CH4
Emission rate of kg
4.29E-05 N2O/mi 310 N2O
The emission rate for vehicle miles traveled is a weighted average of CO2e/mi. The weighting is reflective of the age distribution of vehicles on the road and their respective miles per gallon, according
to different ages. This calculation is performed to capture the effect of improved fuel economies (and correspondingly, reduced GHG emissions per mile) over time. These calculations do not include,
however, the specific emission rates of vehicles over time, as this data was not available at the time of analysis. Not accounting for emission rates of vehicles at every given year neglects the trend that
emission control technologies have decreased pollution intensity over time. In this respect, the calculation underestimates the emission factor presented herein.
Annual Mileage Driven and Average Miles per Gallon, per year is obtained from:
Source 7: EIA Annual Energy Review 2009, Energy Consumption by Sector, Table 2.8.
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (kg
0.005 CH4/mmBtu)
Commercial Sector
Emissions Factor (kg Emission Rates are obtained from:
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS 0.001 N2O/mmBtu) Source 4: Tables 13.1 and 12.9 in the General Reporting Protocol of The Climate
(CNG) Registry
5.30E-05 kg CO2e/Btu
0.05443 kg CO2e/scf
Abt:
Abt:
Greenhouse Gas Impacts of Expanded
Greenhouse Gas Impacts of
Renewable and Alternative Fuels Use.
Expanded Renewable and
EPA Office of Transportation and Air
Alternative Fuels Use. EPA Office
Quality, factsheet.
of Transportation and Air Quality,
http://www.epa.gov/oms/renewablefu
factsheet.
els/420f07035.htm
http://www.epa.gov/oms/renewabl
efuels/420f07035.htm
Notes and Sources
et. In general, CO2 emission rates are combined with emission rates for CH4 and N2O to obtain
uded (i.e., BTU to therm) in the calculations.
FUEL
SOURCE INFO
(a) Source 4: 2012 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 13.1 and 13.3.
CRUDE
(c) Source 12: EPA Climate Leaders OIL
GHG Inventory Protocol report "Direct
Emissions from Mobile Combustion Sources". Tables A-2.
(d) Source 13: EPA. Office of Transportation and Air Quality. Light-Duty Automotive
Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through
2010. November 2010.
SOURCE INFO
(a) Source 4: 2012 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 13.1 and 13.3.
SOURCE INFO
(a) Source 4: 2012 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors. Table 13.1 and 13.3.
(d) Source 13: EPA. Office of Transportation and Air Quality. Light-Duty Automotive
Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 Through
2010. November 2010.
R DERIVATION
Average kg CO2/mi
0.3885
0.3902
0.3902
0.3973
0.3902
0.3955
0.3991
0.3973
0.4009
0.4103
0.4065
0.4084
0.4142
0.4161
0.4242
0.4283
0.4181
0.4161
0.4347
0.4621
0.4670
0.4878
0.5046
0.5017
0.5046
0.5135
0.5195
0.5321
VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED 0.5488
0.6014
0.6140
INFO
ve of the age distribution of vehicles on the road and their respective miles per gallon, according
orrespondingly, reduced GHG emissions per mile) over time. These calculations do not include,
analysis. Not accounting for emission rates of vehicles at every given year neglects the trend that
on underestimates the emission factor presented herein.
SOURCE INFO
The emission factor for biodiesel is calculated as a lifecycle GHG pollution intensity
relative to diesel. Relative pollution intensity of biodiesel-to-diesel is obtained from:
Office of Transportation and Air BIODIESEL
Quality, Alternative Fuels factsheet
MMBTUs per biodiesel are obtained from: Table 13.1 in the General Reporting
Protocol of The Climate Registry
SOURCE INFO
The emission factor for ethanol is calculated as a lifecycle GHG pollution intensity
relative to gasoline (derived above). Relative pollution intensity of ethanol-to-gasoline
is obtained from: CORN-DERIVED ETHANOL
Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Alternative Fuels factsheet
MMBTUs per ethanol are obtained from: Table 13.1 in the General Reporting
Protocol of The Climate Registry
SOURCE INFO
MMBTUs per ethanol are obtained from: Table 13.1 in the General Reporting
Protocol of The Climate Registry
Mobile Sources: GHG Savings from Reduced Fuel Use and Substitutions of Greener Fuels
This tab calculates GHG reductions from reduced fuel use as well as fuel substitutions by either quantity of fuel consumed or
distance traveled. The tab is organized by the carbon-emissions intensity of fuels, from highest to lowest. When the option is provided, choose between
reduced miles traveled or reduced fuel use (not both). To record a net fuel substitution, enter a negative value for the quantity of substitute fuel and a positive
value for the quantity of fuel which has been discontinued.
MTCO2e = Input Volume (gal.) * (10.34 kg CO2e / gal) a * MTCO2e = Input Volume (gal.) * (10.22 kg CO2e / gal) a * MTCO2e = Input Volume (gal.) * (9.85 kg CO2e / gal) a *
(1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e) (1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e) (1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e)
See notes below for emission factor derivation. See notes below for emission factor derivation. See notes below for emission factor derivation.
Calculation Description
20,000 204.344
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Color Key
Select flight-length category from drop-down menu: short haul (<300 miles per one-
way flight), medium haul (300 - 700 miles), long haul (>700 miles), multiple distances,
or distance unknown. If miles are all in one flight-length category or all in distance-
unknown category, enter number of air miles reduced. "GHG Reduction" converts
Enter number of gallons of gasoline reduced. "GHG Enter the number of vehicle miles reduced. "GHG
the units into MTCO2e, by appropriate formulas. If multiple flight-lengths are involved,
Reduction" converts the units into MTCO2e. Reduction" converts the units into MTCO2e.
select "multiple distances" from the drop-down menu and use the "Calculator for Air
Miles Reduced over Multiple Distance Ranges" table below to enter miles per
category. Click the "Calculate" button to populate the "GHG Reduction" column per
project.
MTCO2e (short haul) = Volume (air miles traveled) * (0.28 kg CO2e / mi)a * (1
MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e)
MTCO2e (medium haul) = Volume (air miles traveled) * (0.23 kg CO2e / mi)a * (1
MTCO2e = Input Volume (gal.) * (8.84 kg CO2e / gal) a * MTCO2e = Input Volume (miles traveled) * (0.42 kg
MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e) MTCO2e (long haul) = Volume (air miles traveled) * (0.19
(1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e) CO2e / mi)a * (1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e)
kg CO2e / mi)a * (1 MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e)
MTCO2e (unknown) = Volume (air miles traveled) * (0.27 kg CO2e / mi)a * (1 See notes below for emission factor derivation. See notes below for emission factor derivation.
MTCO2e / 1,000 kg CO2e)
Calculation Description
New company policy on videoconferencing saved GQ Co. 100,000 air miles traveled
Example on short flights over 3 years.
Air Miles Reduced GHG Reduction Gasoline Reduced GHG Reduction Vehicle Miles Reduced GHG Reduction
Length of Flight(s) (miles) (MTCO2e) (gal) (MTCO2e) (miles) (MTCO2e)
(Select)
Total Input- All Projects - - - - - -
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Color Key Calculator for Air Miles Reduced over Multiple Distance Ranges
Air Miles Reduced GHG Reduction
User enters value (miles) (MTCO2e)
User selects option from drop-down
menu Project Total - - 0
Do not change- calculation multiple distances
short haul: <300 miles -
medium haul: >300 - <700
miles -
long haul: >700 miles -
distance unknown -
Fuel Natural Gas or Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Biodiesel
Calculation Description
GQ Co. replaced 20,000 gallons of distillate fuel oil in a combustion
GQ Co. replaced solvent bonding of plastic parts with ultrasonic bonding, thus reducing turbine generator with 20,000 gallons of biodiesel. (STEP 2 of 2. For
Example incineration of spent solvents and saving 10,000 therms of natural gas annually. STEP 1, see the Stationary Sources tab, under "Distillate Fuel Oil or
Diesel").
10,000 therms 1,000,000,000 52.995 B100 -20,000 -61.223
Natural Gas or CNG GHG Reduction GHG Reduction
Natural Gas or CNG Biodiesel Reduced
Units Reduced (MTCO2e) Blend (MTCO2e)
Reduced (Input value) (gal)
(Select) (BTU) (Select)
Total Input- All Projects - - - -
Project 1 - -
Project 2 - -
Project 3 - -
Project 4 - -
Project 5 - -
Project 6 - -
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Color Key
Select ethanol blend from drop-down: E10 (10% ethanol, 90% Select ethanol blend from drop-down: E10 (10% ethanol, 90%
gasoline), E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline), or E100 (100% gasoline), E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline), or E100 (100%
ethanol). If blend unknown, select "Blend Unknown" (selects ethanol). If blend unknown, select "Blend Unknown" (selects If using another tool to calculate results, please provide
conservative E10). Enter gallons of ethanol blend. "GHG Reduction" conservative E10). Enter gallons of ethanol blend. "GHG Reduction" your methodology and source in "Calculation
converts units into MTCO2e. converts units into MTCO2e. Description, "and enter values on project lines.
Calculation Description
Example
Corn Ethanol Reduced GHG Reduction Cellulosic Ethanol Reduced GHG Reduction GHG Reduction
Blend (MTCO2e) Blend (MTCO2e) Input (MTCO2e)
(gal) (gal)
(Select) (Select)
Total Input- All Projects - - - - - -
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Color Key
This tab calculates GHG reductions from reducing use of high GWP chemicals and from switching to chemicals with little to no
global warming impact. The Greening Chemistry tab determines the CO2 equivalency of more than 200 chemicals listed by the International Panel on Climate Change [Carbon Dioxide
(CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), numerous Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), numerous Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF 6)] and
those listed by EPA’s GHG Reporting Program.
How to use this tab: Enter the mass of each chemical avoided for a project in the column "lbs. Chemical Avoided." Total lbs CO 2e avoided and MTCO 2e reduced will be displayed for each project in the rows "ALL CHEMICALS".
Instructions to obtain MTCO 2e
MTCO2e = lbs.Chemical Avoided * (100-year Global Warming Potential) a * (0.4536 kg / lbs.) * (1 MTCO 2e / 1,000 kg CO2)
Calculation Description
Example GQ Co. improved leak detection for their use of sulphur hexafluoride in their own electrical distribution equipment, saving 600 pounds of SF6 for the year. [Input 600 lbs into cell I47 and see Output of 14,340,000 lbs of CO 2 in cell I12 and 6,504 MTCO 2e in cell I10]
Global
IPCC, EPA Reporting
Warming
Industrial Chemical Reduced Program GHG Chemical Formula CAS # All Projects Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 Project 4 Project 5 Project 6 Project 7 Project 8
Potential
Registry or all
(100 year)
Total GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction
(MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO 2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e)
ALL CHEMICALS - - - - - - - - -
Total lbs. CO2e
Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO 2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO 2e Avoided
ALL CHEMICALS - - - - - - - - -
lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided
Carbon dioxide Both CO2 124389 1 -
Methane Both CH4 74828 28 -
Fossil methane IPCC CH4 30 -
Nitrous oxide Both N2O 10024972 265 -
Chloroflourocarbons
CFC-11 IPCC CCl3F 75694 4,660 -
CFC-12 IPCC CCl2F2 75718 10,200 -
CFC-13 IPCC CClF3 75729 13,900 -
CFC-113 IPCC CCl2FCClF2 76131 5,820 -
CFC-114 IPCC CClF2CClF2 76142 8,590 -
CFC-115 IPCC CClF2CF3 76153 7,670 -
Hydrochloroflourocarbons
HCFC-21 IPCC CHCl2F 148 -
HCFC-22 IPCC CHClF2 75456 1,760 -
HCFC-122 IPCC CHCl2CF2Cl 59 -
HCFC-122a IPCC CHFClCFCl2 258 -
HCFC-123 IPCC CHCl2CF3 306832 79 -
HCFC-123a IPCC CHClFCF2Cl 370 -
HCFC-124 IPCC CHClFCF3 2837890 527 -
HCFC-132c IPCC CH2FCFCl2 338 -
HCFC-141b IPCC CH3CCl2F 1717006 782 -
HCFC-142b IPCC CH3CClF2 75683 1,980 -
HCFC-225ca IPCC CHCl2CF2CF3 422560 127 -
HCFC-225cb IPCC CHClFCF2CClF2 507551 525 -
(E)-1-Chloro-3,3,3-trifluoroprop-1-ene IPCC trans-CF3CH=CHCl 1 -
HFC-23 (Trifluoromethane) Both CHF3 75467 12,400 -
HFC-32 Both CH2F2 75105 677 -
HFC–41 Both CH3F 593533 116 -
HFC-125 Both CHF2CF3 354336 3,170 -
HFC–134 Both C2H2F4 359353 1,120 -
HFC-134a Both CH2FCF3 811972 1,300 -
HFC–143 Both C2H3F3 430660 328 -
HFC-143a Both CH3CF3 420462 4,800 -
HFC–152 Both CH2FCH2F 624726 16 -
HFC-152a Both CH3CHF2 75376 138 -
HFC–161 Both CH3CH2F 353366 4 -
HFC-227ca IPCC CF3CF2CHF2 2640 -
HFC-227ea Both CF3CHFCF3 431890 3,350 -
HFC–236cb Both CH2FCF2CF3 677565 1,210 -
HFC–236ea Both CHF2CHFCF3 431630 1,330 -
HFC-236fa Both CF3CH2CF3 690391 8,060 -
HFC–245ca Both C3H3F5 679867 716 -
HFC-245cb IPCC CF3CF2CH3 4,620 -
HFC-245ea IPCC CHF2CHFCHF2 235 -
HFC-245eb IPCC CH2FCHFCF3 290 -
HFC-245fa Both CHF2CH2CF3 460731 858 -
HFC-263fb IPCC CH3CH2CF3 76 -
HFC-272ca IPCC CH3CF2CH3 144 -
HFC-329p IPCC CHF2CF2CF2CF3 2360 -
HFC-365mfc Both CH3CF2CH2CF3 406586 804 -
HFC-43-10mee Both CF3CHFCHFCF2CF3 138495428 1,650 -
HFC-1132a IPCC CH2=CF2 <1 -
HFC-1141 IPCC CH2=CHF <1 -
(Z)-HFC-1225ye IPCC CF3CF=CHF(Z) <1 -
(E)-HFC-1225ye IPCC CF3CF=CHF(E) <1 -
(Z)-HFC-1234ze IPCC CF3CH=CHF(Z) <1 -
HFC-1234yf IPCC CF3CF=CH2 <1 -
(E)-HFC-1234ze IPCC trans-CF3CH=CHF <1 -
(Z)-HFC-1336 IPCC CF3CH=CHCF3(Z) 2 -
HFC-1243zf IPCC CF3CH=CH2 <1 -
HFC-1345zfc IPCC C2F5CH=CH2 <1 -
3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-Nonafluorohex-1-ene IPCC C4F9CH=CH2 <1 -
3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-Tridecafluorooct-1-ene IPCC C6F13CH=CH2 <1 -
Greening Chemistry: GHG Savings from Reduced Emission of GHG Chemicals Directly
This tab calculates GHG reductions from reducing use of high GWP chemicals and from switching to chemicals with little to no
global warming impact. The Greening Chemistry tab determines the CO2 equivalency of more than 200 chemicals listed by the International Panel on Climate Change [Carbon Dioxide
(CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), numerous Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), numerous Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF 6)] and
those listed by EPA’s GHG Reporting Program.
How to use this tab: Enter the mass of each chemical avoided for a project in the column "lbs. Chemical Avoided." Total lbs CO 2e avoided and MTCO 2e reduced will be displayed for each project in the rows "ALL CHEMICALS".
Instructions to obtain MTCO 2e
MTCO2e = lbs.Chemical Avoided * (100-year Global Warming Potential) a * (0.4536 kg / lbs.) * (1 MTCO 2e / 1,000 kg CO2)
Calculation Description
Example GQ Co. improved leak detection for their use of sulphur hexafluoride in their own electrical distribution equipment, saving 600 pounds of SF6 for the year. [Input 600 lbs into cell I47 and see Output of 14,340,000 lbs of CO 2 in cell I12 and 6,504 MTCO 2e in cell I10]
Global
IPCC, EPA Reporting
Warming
Industrial Chemical Reduced Program GHG Chemical Formula CAS # All Projects Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 Project 4 Project 5 Project 6 Project 7 Project 8
Potential
Registry or all
(100 year)
Total GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction
(MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO 2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e)
ALL CHEMICALS - - - - - - - - -
Total lbs. CO2e
Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO 2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO 2e Avoided
ALL CHEMICALS - - - - - - - - -
lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided
3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,9,9,10,10-Heptadecafluorodec-
1-ene IPCC C8F17CH=CH2 <1 -
Chlorocarbons and Hydrochlorocarbons
Methyl chloroform IPCC CH3CCl3 71556 160 -
Carbon tetrachloride IPCC CCl4 56235 1,730 -
Methyl chloride IPCC CH3Cl 74873 12 -
Methylene chloride IPCC CH2Cl2 75092 9 -
Chloroform IPCC CHCl3 16 -
1,2-Dichloroethane IPCC CH2ClH2Cl <1 -
Bromocarbons, Hdrobromocarbons and Halons
Methyl bromide IPCC CH3Br 74839 2 -
Methylene bromide IPCC CH2Br2 1 -
Halon-1201 IPCC CHBrF2 376 -
Halon-1202 IPCC CBr2F2 231 -
Halon-1211 IPCC CBrClF2 353593 1,750 -
Halon-1301 IPCC CBrF3 75638 6,290 -
Halon-2301 IPCC CH2BrCF3 173 -
Halon-2311 / Halothane IPCC CHBrClCF3 41 -
Halon-2401 IPCC CHFBrCF3 184 -
Halon-2402 IPCC CBrF2CBrF2 124732 1,470 -
Fully Flourinated Species
Nitrogen trifluoride Both NF3 7783542 16,100 -
Sulphur hexafluoride Both SF6 2551624 23,500 -
(Trifluoromethyl) sulphur pentafluoride Both SF5CF3 373808 17,400 -
Sulphuryl flouride IPCC SO2F2 4,090 -
PFC–14 (Perfluoromethane) Both CF4 75730 6,630 -
PFC–116 (Perfluoroethane) Both C2F6 76164 11,100 -
PFC-c216 (Perfluorocycloproprane) Both CC3F6 931919 9,200 -
PFC–218 (Perfluoropropane) Both C3F8 76197 8,900 -
PFC-318 (Perfluorocyclobutane) Both c-C4F8 9,540 -
PFC-31-10 Both C4F10 9,200 -
Perfluorocyclopentene IPCC c-C5F8 2 -
PFC-41-12 Both n-C5F12 8,550 -
PFC-51-14 Both n-C6F14 7,910 -
PFC-61-16 IPCC n-C7F16 7,820 -
PFC-71-18 IPCC C8F18 7,620 -
PFC-91-18 Both C10F18 7,190 -
Perfluorodecalin (cis) IPCC Z-C10F18 7,240 -
Perfluorodecalin (trans) IPCC E-C10F18 6,290 -
PFC-1114 IPCC CF2=CF2 <1 -
PFC-1216 IPCC CF3CF=CF2 <1 -
Perfluorobuta-1,3-diene IPCC CF2=CFCF=CF2 <1 -
Perfluorobut-1-ene IPCC CF3CF2CF=CF2 <1 -
Perfluorobut-2-ene IPCC CF3CF=CFCF3 2 -
Halogenated Alcohols and Ethers
HFE-125 Both CHF2OCF3 3822682 12,400 -
HFE-134 (HG-00) Both CHF2OCHF2 1691174 5,560 -
HFE-143a Both CH3OCF3 421147 523 -
HFE-227ea Both CF3CHFOCF3 2356629 6,450 -
HCFE-235ca2 (enflurane) IPCC CHF2OCF2CHFCl 583 -
HCFE–235da2 (isoflurane) Both CHF2OCHClCF3 26675467 491 -
HFE-263ca IPCC CHF2OCF2CHF2 4240 -
HFE–236ea2 (desflurane) Both CHF2OCHFCF3 57041675 1790 -
HFE 236fa Both CF3CH2OCF3 20193673 979 -
HFE-245cb2 Both CF3CF2OCH3 22410442 654 -
HFE-245fa1 Both CHF2CH2OCF3 84011154 828 -
HFE-245fa2 Both CHF2OCH2CF3 1885489 812 -
2,2,3,3,3,-Pentafluoropropan-1-ol Both CF3CF2CH2OH 422059 19 -
HFE-254cb1 IPCC CH3OCF2CHF2 301 -
HFE-254cb2 EPA Rep. Program CH3OCF2CHF2 425887 359 -
HFE 263fb2 Both CF3CH2OCH3 460435 1 -
HFE-263m1 IPCC CF3OCH2CH3 29 -
3,3,3-Trifluoropropan-1-ol IPCC CF3CH2CH2OH <1 -
Greening Chemistry: GHG Savings from Reduced Emission of GHG Chemicals Directly
This tab calculates GHG reductions from reducing use of high GWP chemicals and from switching to chemicals with little to no
global warming impact. The Greening Chemistry tab determines the CO2 equivalency of more than 200 chemicals listed by the International Panel on Climate Change [Carbon Dioxide
(CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), numerous Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), numerous Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF 6)] and
those listed by EPA’s GHG Reporting Program.
How to use this tab: Enter the mass of each chemical avoided for a project in the column "lbs. Chemical Avoided." Total lbs CO 2e avoided and MTCO 2e reduced will be displayed for each project in the rows "ALL CHEMICALS".
Instructions to obtain MTCO 2e
MTCO2e = lbs.Chemical Avoided * (100-year Global Warming Potential) a * (0.4536 kg / lbs.) * (1 MTCO 2e / 1,000 kg CO2)
Calculation Description
Example GQ Co. improved leak detection for their use of sulphur hexafluoride in their own electrical distribution equipment, saving 600 pounds of SF6 for the year. [Input 600 lbs into cell I47 and see Output of 14,340,000 lbs of CO 2 in cell I12 and 6,504 MTCO 2e in cell I10]
Global
IPCC, EPA Reporting
Warming
Industrial Chemical Reduced Program GHG Chemical Formula CAS # All Projects Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 Project 4 Project 5 Project 6 Project 7 Project 8
Potential
Registry or all
(100 year)
Total GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction
(MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO 2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e)
ALL CHEMICALS - - - - - - - - -
Total lbs. CO2e
Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO 2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO 2e Avoided
ALL CHEMICALS - - - - - - - - -
lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided
HFE-329mcc2 Both CF3CF2OCF2CHF2 67490362 3070 -
HFE–338mmz1 Both CHF2OCH(CF3)2 26103082 2620 -
HFE 338mcf2 Both CF3CF2OCH2CF3 156053882 929 -
Sevoflurane (HFE-347mmz1) Both CH2FOCH(CF3)2 28523866 216 -
HFE-347mcc3 (HFE-7000) Both CH3OCF2CF2CF3 28523866 530 -
HFE-347mcf2 Both CF3CF2OCH2CHF2 E1730135 854 -
HFE-347pcf2 Both CHF2CF2OCH2CF3 406780 889 -
HFE–356mm1 EPA Rep. Program (CF3)2CHOCH3 13171181 27 -
HFE–347mmy1 Both CH3OCF(CF3)2 22052842 363 -
HFE-356mec3 Both CH3OCF2CHFCF3 382343 387 -
HFE-356mff2 IPCC CF3CH2OCH2CF3 17 -
HFE-356pcf2 Both CHF2CH2OCF2CHF2 E1730137 719 -
HFE-356pcf3b Both CHF2OCH2CF2CHF2 35042990 446 -
HFE-356pcc3 Both CH3OCF2CF2CHF2 413 -
HFE-356mmz1 IPCC (CF3)2CHOCH3 14 -
HFE–365mcf3 Both CF3CF2CH2OCH3 378165 <1 -
HFE-365mcf2 IPCC CF3CF2OCH2CH3 58 -
HFE-374pc2 Both CH3CH2OCF2CHF2 512516 627 -
4,4,4-Trifluorobutan-1-ol IPCC CF3(CH2)2CH2OH <1 -
2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5-octafluorocyclopentanol IPCC -(CF2)4CH(OH)- 13 -
(Octafluorotetramethy lene)hydroxymethyl group EPA Rep. Program X(CF2)4CH(OH)X NA 73 -
HFE-43-10pccc124 (H-Galden 1040x, HG-11) Both CHF2OCF2OC2F4OCHF2 E1730133 2,820 -
HFE–449s1 (HFE–7100) IPCC C4F9OCH3 163702076 421 -
HFE–449sl (HFE–7100) Chemical blend EPA Rep. Program (CF3)2CFCF2OCH3 163702087 297 -
n-HFE-7100 IPCC n-C4F9OCH3 486 -
i-HFE-7100 IPCC i-C4F9OCH3 407 -
HFE–569sf2 (HFE–7200) IPCC C4F9OC2H5 163702054 57 -
HFE–569sf2 (HFE–7200) Chemical blend EPA Rep. Program (CF3)2CFCF2OCH3 163702065 59 -
n-HFE-7200 IPCC n-C4F9OC2H5 65 -
i-HFE-7200 IPCC i-C4F9OC2H5 44 -
HFE-236ca12 (HG-10) Both CHF2OCF2OCHF2 78522471 5,350 -
HFE-338pcc13 (HG-01) Both CHF2OCF2CF2OCHF2 188690780 2,910 -
1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-ol;
Bis(trifluoromethyl)methanol Both (CF3)2CHOH 182 -
HG-02 IPCC HF2C-(OCF2CF2)2-OCF2H 2,730 -
HG-03 IPCC HF2C-(OCF2CF2)3-OCF2H 2,850 -
HG-20 IPCC HF2C-(OCF2)2-OCF2H 5,300 -
HG-21 IPCC HF2C-OCF2CF2OC-F2OCF2O-CF2H 3,890 -
HG-30 IPCC HF2C-(OCF2)3-OCF2H 7,330 -
1-Ethoxy-1,1,2,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane IPCC CF3CF2CF2OCH2CH3 61 -
Fluoroxene IPCC CF3CH2OCH=CH2 <1 -
1,1,2,2-Tetrafluoro-1-(fluoromethoxy)ethane IPCC CH2FOCF2CF2H 871 -
2-Ethoxy-3,3,4,4,5-pentafluorotetrahydro-2,5,-
bis[1,2,2,2-tetrafluoro-1-(trifluoromethyl)ethyl]-furan IPCC C12H5F19O2 56 -
Fluoro(methoxy)methane IPCC CH3OCH2F 13 -
Difluoro(methoxy)methane IPCC CH3OCHF2 144 -
Fluoro(fluoromethoxy)methane IPCC CH2FOCH2F 130 -
Difluoro(fluoromethoxy)methane IPCC CH2FOCHF2 617 -
Trifluoro(fluoromethoxy)methane IPCC CH2FOCF3 751 -
HG'-01 IPCC CH3OCF2CF2OCH3 222 -
HG'-02 IPCC CH30(CF2CF2O)2CH3 236 -
HG'-03 IPCC CH30(CF2CF2O)3CH3 221 -
HFE-329me3 IPCC CF3CFHCF2OCF3 4,550 -
3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,7-Undecafluoroheptan-1-ol IPCC CF3(CF2)4CH2CH2OH <1 -
This tab calculates GHG reductions from reducing use of high GWP chemicals and from switching to chemicals with little to no
global warming impact. The Greening Chemistry tab determines the CO2 equivalency of more than 200 chemicals listed by the International Panel on Climate Change [Carbon Dioxide
(CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), numerous Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), numerous Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF 6)] and
those listed by EPA’s GHG Reporting Program.
How to use this tab: Enter the mass of each chemical avoided for a project in the column "lbs. Chemical Avoided." Total lbs CO 2e avoided and MTCO 2e reduced will be displayed for each project in the rows "ALL CHEMICALS".
Instructions to obtain MTCO 2e
MTCO2e = lbs.Chemical Avoided * (100-year Global Warming Potential) a * (0.4536 kg / lbs.) * (1 MTCO 2e / 1,000 kg CO2)
Calculation Description
Example GQ Co. improved leak detection for their use of sulphur hexafluoride in their own electrical distribution equipment, saving 600 pounds of SF6 for the year. [Input 600 lbs into cell I47 and see Output of 14,340,000 lbs of CO 2 in cell I12 and 6,504 MTCO 2e in cell I10]
Global
IPCC, EPA Reporting
Warming
Industrial Chemical Reduced Program GHG Chemical Formula CAS # All Projects Project 1 Project 2 Project 3 Project 4 Project 5 Project 6 Project 7 Project 8
Potential
Registry or all
(100 year)
Total GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction GHG Reduction
(MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO 2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e) (MTCO2e)
ALL CHEMICALS - - - - - - - - -
Total lbs. CO2e
Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO 2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO2e Avoided lbs. CO 2e Avoided
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lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided lbs. Chemical Avoided
Perfluoroethyl formate IPCC HCOOCF2CF3 580 -
Perfluoropropyl formate IPCC HCOOCF2CF2CF3 376 -
Perfluorobutyl formate IPCC HCOOCF2CF2CF2CF3 392 -
2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl formate IPCC HCOOCH2CF3 33 -
3,3,3-Trifluoropropyl formate IPCC HCOOCH2CH2CF3 17 -
1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl formate IPCC HCOOCHFCF3 470 -
1,1,1,3,3,3-Hexafluoropropan-2-yl formate IPCC HCOOCH(CF3)2 333 -
Perfluorobutyl acetate IPCC CH3COOCF2CF2CF2CF3 2 -
Perfluoropropyl acetate IPCC CH3COOCF2CF2CF3 2 -
Perfluoroethyl acetate IPCC CH3COOCF2CF3 2 -
Trifluoromethyl acetate IPCC CH3COOCF3 2 -
Methyl carbonofluoridate IPCC FCOOCH3 95 -
1,1-Difluoroethyl carbonofluoridate IPCC FCOOCF2CH3 27 -
1,1-Difluoroethyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate IPCC CF3COOCF2CH3 31 -
Ethyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate IPCC CF3COOCH2CH3 1 -
2,2,2-Trifluoroethyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate IPCC CF3COOCH2CF3 7 -
Methyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate IPCC CF3COOCH3 52 -
Methyl 2,2-difluoroacetate IPCC HCF3COOCH3 3 -
Difluoromethyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate IPCC CF3COOCHF2 27 -
2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluorobutan-1-ol IPCC C3F7CH2OH 34 -
1,1,2-Trifluoro-2-(trifluoromethoxy)-ethane IPCC CHF2CHFOCF3 1,240 -
1,Ethoxy-1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropane IPCC CF3CHFCF2OCH2CH3 23 -
1,1,1,2,2,3,3-Heptafluoro-3-(1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethoxy)-
propane IPCC CF3CF2CF2OCHFCF3 6,490 -
2,2,3,3-Tetrafluoro-1-propanol IPCC CHF2CF2CH2OH 13 -
2,2,3,4,4,4-Hexafluoro-1-butanol IPCC CF3CHFCF2CH2OH 17 -
2,2,3,3,4,4,4-Heptafluoro-1-butanol IPCC CF3CF2CF2CH2OH 16 -
1,1,2,2,-Tetrafluoro-3-methoxy-propane IPCC CHF2CF2CH2OCH3 <1 -
perfluoro-2-methyl-3-pentanone IPCC CF3CF2C(O)CF(CF3)2 <1 -
3,3,3-Trifluoro-propanal IPCC CF3CH2CHO <1 -
2-Fluoroethanol IPCC CH2FCH2OH <1 -
2,2-Difluoroethanol IPCC CHF2CH2OH 3 -
2,2,2-Trifluoroethanol IPCC CF3CH2OH 20 -
1,1'-Oxybis[2-(difluoromethoxy)-1,1,2,2-
tetrafluoroethane IPCC HCF2O(CF2CF2O)2CF2H 4,920 -
1,1,3,3,4,4,6,6,7,7,9,9,10,10,12,12-hexa-decafluoro-
2,5,8,11-Tetraoxadodecane IPCC HCF2O(CF2CF2O)3CF2H 4,490 -
1,1,3,3,4,4,6,6,7,7,9,9,10,10,12,12,13,13,14,15,15-
eico-safluoro-2,5,8,11,14-Pentaoxapentadecane IPCC HCF2O(CF2CFF2O)4CF2H 3,630 -
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Sources
SOURCE
(a) Source 9: IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, 2013, Chapter 8: Anthropogenic and Natural
Chemicals Avoided
Radiative Forcing, Appendix 8A: Lifetimes, Radiative Efficiencies and Metric Values, Page
731.
Project 9 Project 10
Unless hot water use is metered separately, it may be difficult to determine the energy use attributable
to heating water from a gas or electricity bill. Therefore, this tool treats gas and electricity savings from
heating less water as part of overall gas and electricity savings (which the user will capture in the
Stationary Source and Electricity Conservation tabs). Only the quantity of water reduced is accounted
for in this tab.
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Materials Management (under construction): GHG Savings from Materials Management — TBD
Plans for this tab: Quantification of GHG reductions resulting from extending the product life of materials used in manufacturing.
Destroying materials and creating replacement materials are the most GHG-intensive points in material life. GHG emissions are
reduced when less energy is used to heat and cool chemical reactions, distill chemicals, and fuel incineration, and when fewer
chemicals are incinerated (fewer carbons escape from the chemicals themselves). This tab will calculate both reduced fuel use and
reduced carbons emissions from chemical products not incinerated.
This tab will use life cycle modeling developed by Glaxo Smith Kline and North Carolina State University. The model uses carbon
mass balance to calculate the environmental outcomes of solvent management. It analyzes the solvent life-cycle of manufacturing,
re-use, reclamation, treatment, and disposal, and calculates GHG emissions from incinerating solvents used once, and from
separating once-used solvents for re-use. The model will apply to the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, resins, polymers, and
plastics (which all use a high ratio of solvents to final product made), and then later catalysts, intermediates, and feedstocks in the
broader organic chemicals industry. Space constraints might require linking this tab to another tool.
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/assistance/sectors/notebooks/organicpt1.pdf
Materials Management To Be Decided Other
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References & Justification
Source
Reference Website Last Updated/Next Update Justification
#
U.S. EPA, Clean Energy. "eGRID 2012 Version 1.0." May 2012. http://www.epa.gov/cle The emission factors for electricity consumption by state are obtained from
1 Downloadable ZIP file: eGRID2012_Version1-0.zip; worksheet anenergy/energy- May 2012 / unspecified eGRID's most recent file of emissions factors from 2009. These data represent
eGRID2012V1_0_year09_DATA, tabs ST09 and US09. resources/egrid/index. the generation mix, and thus the emissions, of U.S. electricity in 2009.
html
EPA's best estimate for electricity savings from a CFL light bulb are published at
the Energy Star Website, on the 'Savings Calculator'
(http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/bulk_purchasing/bpsavings_calc/Lighting
Calculator.xlsx?46be-1001&46be-1001). A 15 watt, 10,000-hour CFL bulb is
compared to an equivalent 60 watt, 1,000-hour conventional bulb in the
3 Energy Star Program, 'Savings Calculator,' 2011. http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls_savings
September 2011 / NA calculation. Assuming the bulb is used on average 3 hours a day, this results in
an annual 49 kwh savings per light bulb. This savings is converted to a savings
in MTCO2e with the state's emissions factor for electricity, as listed in eGRID.
While savings will differ across different power intensity light bulbs, 60 watts was
deemed by EPA to be the most common for residential settings.
http://www.theclimater The Climate Registry provides the most comprehensive, user-friendly source for
egistry.org/downloads/ May, 2008 / NA emission factors for a variety of GHG-emitting fossil fuels. Tables in Chapter 12
GRP.pdf provide most of the emission factors for Stationary Source fossil fuel energy
The Climate Registry, "General Reporting Protocol" 2008. products (explicitly for CO2, N2O, and CH4). Tables in 13 provide information on
4
2012 Climate Registry Default Emission Factors GHG emission factors related to transportation. Emissions factor data from The
Climate Registry is obtained primarily from US Inventory of Greenhouse Gas
January, 2012 / unspecified Emissions and Sinks 1990-2009 (April 2011), which in turn was derived directly
http://www.theclimateregistry.org/downloads/2012/01/2012-Climate-Registry-Default-Emissions-Factors.pdf
from the IPCC (noted as a source in this workbook).
EPA provides lifecycle cost and energy savings estimates for replacing
Energy Star Savings Calculator for Compact conventional light bulbs with various CFL bulbs. Users can define the watt
Fluorescent Lights http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls
intensities of bulbs being that are discontinued and those that replace them.
WARM calculates and totals GHG emissions of baseline and alternative waste
management practices—source reduction, recycling, combustion, composting,
and landfilling. The model calculates emissions in metric tons of carbon
equivalent (MTCE), metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e), and
energy units (million BTU) across a wide range of material types commonly found
EPA's WARM model http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/waste/calculators/Warm_home.html
in municipal solid waste.
The Glaxo Smith Kline Pharma Solvents Calculator can be used to estimate life-
cycle environmental impacts of chemical solvent waste treatment (incineration,
landfilling, wastewater treatment). Among the environmental impacts estimated
Based on: Jimenez-Gonzalez C, Overcash are releases of two key GHGs (CO2, CH4) resulting from energy required to treat
Glaxo Smith Kline Pharma Solvents Calculator MR and Curzons AD. J. Chem. Technol. chemical solvent waste as well as fugitive releases from the waste treatment
(Green Engineering Tool) Biotechnol. 71:707-716 (2001) processes.
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol provides several free tools (registration required)
to help users identify emissions from a variety of activities, including stationary
combustion, purchased electricity, mobile source use. In addition, there are
several tools that help users identify emissions from sector-specific activities
such as production of aluminum, cement, iron and steel, lime, ammonia, nitric
acid, refrigerants, pulp and paper mills, and adipic acid. These sector specific
tools require a moderate amount of technical expertise regarding materials used
Greenhouse Gas Protocol http://www.ghgprotocol.org/calculation-tools/all-tools
as well as the processes involved in production.
Glossary & Conversion Factors
Abbreviation Meaning
GHG Greenhouse Gas
MMTCO2e Million Metric Tons Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
MTCO2e Metric Ton Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
MMTCe Million Metric Tons Carbon Equivalent
MTCe Metric Tons Carbon Equivalent
CO2eq Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
kwh Kilowatt hour
BTU British thermal unit
MBTU Thousand BTU
MMBTU Million BTU
lbs. Pound
kg Kilogram
Prefixes Factor
Kilo = 1,000
Mega = 1,000,000
Giga = 1,000,000,000
Tera = 1,000,000,000,000
Useful Conversions
1 mile = 1.609 kilometers
1 lbs. = 0.454 kg
1 kg = 2.205 lbs.
1 Metric Ton (tonne) = 1,000 kg
1 MTCe = 1,000 kg Carbon Equivalent
1 MMTCe = 1,000,000,000 kg Carbon Equivalent
1 MTCO2e = 1,000 kg Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
1 MMTCO2e = 1,000,000,000 kg Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
1 MTCE = 3.667 MTCO2e
1 short ton = 0.9072 metric tons
1 liter = 0.264 gallons
1 gallon = 3.785 liters
1 barrel petroleum = 42 gallons
1 kwh = 3,412 BTU = 1 kwh
1 BTU = 1 BTU = 0.00029 kwh
1 therms = 100,000 BTU = 29 kwh
1 cubic feet = 1027 BTU
Global Warming Potentials
1 CO2 = 1 CO2e
1 CH4 = 21 CO2e
1 N2O = 310 CO2e
Electricity Emission Factors: eGRID data and emissions factor conversion
Source: U.S. EPA eGRID2012_Version1-0.zip, worksheet eGRID2012V1_0_year09_DATA, tabs ST09 and US09.
rs converted to kg/kwh Emission factors converted to MTCO2e
Annual non-
Annual N2O Annual CO2 Annual CH4 Annual N2O
baseload
non-baseload non-baseload non-baseload non-baseload
emissions
emissions rate emissions rate emissions rate emissions rate
factor, all GHG
(kg/kwh) (MTCO2e/kwh) (MTCO2e/kwh) (MTCO2e/kwh)
(MTCO2e/kwh)
Quantity of hazardous input no longer used (in user-specified units) * user- Quantity of input substituted (in user-specified units) * user-specified unit Quantity of hazardous waste no longer disposed at unknown destination (in Quantity of hazardous waste no longer landfilled (in user-specif
Calculation Description specified unit cost = Dollars saved. cost = Dollars spent (negative savings). user-specified unit) * default unit cost = Dollars saved. unit cost (user-specified or default) = Dollars saved.
$1.42 /lbs $1.33 /lbs
Default Unit Cost ($)
$11.79 /gal $11.04 /gal
Reduced Quantity of Unit Unit Cost ($/unit just Quantity of Unit Unit Cost ($/unit just Dollars Spent Reduced Quantity of Unit Unit Cost ($/unit just Reduced Quantity of Unit
Dollar Savings Dollar Savings
Haz. Inputs (select) selected) Substitute Inputs (select) selected) (negative savings) Waste (select) selected) Waste (select)
New process reduces 55-gallon waste drums annually from 100 to 20.
Example
4,400.00 gal $ 51,876
Total Input - All Projects 0 gal; 0 lbs $ - 0 gal; 0 lbs $ - 0 gal; 0 lbs $ - 0 gal; 0 lbs
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Quantity of hazardous waste no longer landfilled (in user-specified units) * Quantity of hazardous waste no longer incinerated (in user-specified units) *
Calculation Description
unit cost (user-specified or default) = Dollars saved. unit cost (user-specified or default) = Dollars saved.
$1.54 /lbs
Default Unit Cost ($)
$12.78 /gal
Unit Cost ($/unit just Reduced Quantity of Unit Unit Cost ($/unit just
Dollar Savings Dollar Savings
selected) Waste (select) selected)
Example
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Select a State or US National default for where emissions were abated. Select a State or US National default for where emissions
How to use this tab Enter quantity of CAPs reduced, selecting the appropriate unit. The Savings Enter quantity of HAPs reduced, selecting the appropriate
column converts data entries into dollars saved. column converts data entries into dollars saved.
Quantity of reduced CAPs (user specified units) * conversion factor (tons Quantity of reduced HAPs (user specified units) * convers
Calculation Description
/user specified unit)* state or national unit cost ($/tons) = Dollars saved. /user specified unit)* state or national unit cost ($/tons) = D
Reduced Quantity of
NOX, SOX,
State or U.S. NOX, SOX, Unit Quantity HAPs Unit
PM10,VOCs Dollar Savings
(select) PM10,VOCs (select) Reduced (select)
(tons)
Reduced
Reduced exhaust emissions from diesel-fueled power plant in cruise ship at Reduced exhaust emissions from diesel-fueled power plan
seaport in Mississippi. Eliminated 35 metric tons of fuel per ship call; total of seaport in Mississippi. Eliminated 35 metric tons of fuel pe
Example 1,400 tons per cruise season; estimated seasonal reductions of 7.7 tons of 1,400 tons per cruise season; estimated seasonal reductio
particulate matter and 203 tons of SOx. HAPs.
MS 210.70 tons 210.70 $ 7,885 13.00 tons
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Type of Reduction Wastewater Discharge BOD/COD (Biological Oxygen Demand or Chemical Oxygen Demand)
Enter gallons reduced. Enter the unit cost of wastewater Enter the quantity of BOD/COD reduced, selecting the appropriate unit. Enter the unit cost if
treatment or select a State or US National default to populate unit known or select a State or the US National default to populate unit cost with the state or national
How to use this tab cost with a state or national default value. The Savings column default value. The Savings column converts data entries into dollars saved.
converts data entries into dollars saved.
Gallons reduced * unit cost (user-specified or default) = Dollars Quantity of BOD/COD reduced (in user-specified units) * unit cost (user-specified or default) =
Calculation Description
saved. Dollars saved. The calculator formula converts all units to pounds.
State or U.S. Reduced Gallons of Unit Cost Reduced Quantity of Units Unit Cost ($/unit just
Dollars Savings Pounds Reduced Dollar Savings
(Select) Wastewater ($/gal) BOD/COD (select) entered)
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Quantity of BOD/COD reduced (in user-specified units) * unit cost (user-specified or default) = Quantity of toxics reduced (in user-specified units) * user-specified unit cost = Dollars saved. The
Calculation Description
Dollars saved. The calculator formula converts all units to pounds. calculator formula converts all units to pounds.
Reduced Quantity of Units Unit Cost ($/unit just Reduced Quantity of Units Unit Cost ($/unit just
Pounds Reduced Dollar Savings Pounds Reduced Dollar Savings
TSS (select) entered) Toxics (select) entered)
Example
Quantity of nutrients reduced (in user-specified units) * user-specified unit cost = Dollars saved.
Calculation Description
The calculator formula converts all units to pounds.
Example
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Unit quantity of natural gas reduced * unit cost (user-specified or default value) = Dollars saved. Miles reduced * unit cost (user-specified or default) = Dollars Gallons reduced * unit cost (user-specified or default) = Dollars Diesel gallons reduced * unit cost (user-specified or default) = Biodiesel gallons reduced * unit cost (user-specified or default) =
Calculation Description The calculator formula converts all units to therms. saved. saved. Dollars saved. Dollars saved
Default Unit Cost $0.6616 /therms $0.555 /mile $3.508 /gal $3.786 /gal $4.265 /gal
Amount of Natural Unit Unit Cost ($/unit just Reduced Gallons of Reduced Gallons of Reduced Gallons of
Therms Reduced Dollar Savings Miles Reduced Unit Cost ($/mile) Dollar Savings Unit Cost ($/gal) Dollar Savings Unit Cost ($/gal) Dollar Savings Unit Cost ($/gal)
Gas Reduced (select) selected) Gas Diesel Biodiesel
Green building reduced heat usage at two commercial buildings.
Example
150,000 therms 150,000 $ 99,239
Total Input - All Projects - $ - - $ - - $ - - $ - -
Biodiesel gallons reduced * unit cost (user-specified or default) = Heating oil gallons reduced * unit cost (user-specified or Jet fuel gallons reduced * unit cost (user-specified or default) = Number of flights avoided * unit cost of flight (user-specified ) = Crude oil barrels reduced * unit cost (user-specified or default) Tons of coal reduced * unit cost (user-specified or default) =
Calculation Description
Dollars saved default) = Dollars saved. Dollars saved. = Dollars saved. Dollars saved.
Dollars saved.
Default Unit Cost $4.112 /gal $3.039 /gal $103.67 /barrel $66.78 /ton
Reduced Gallons of Reduced Gallons of Reduced Barrels of Reduced Tons of
Dollar Savings Unit Cost ($/gal) Dollar Savings Unit Cost ($/gal) Dollar Savings Flights Avoided (#) Unit Cost ($/flight) Dollar Savings Unit Cost ($/barrel) Dollar Savings Unit Cost ($/ton) Dollar Savings
Heating Oil Jet Fuel Crude Oil Coal
Example
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Quantity of electricity reduced (user specified units) * unit cost (user-specified or default) = Dollar Quantity of electricity purchased (user specified units) * negative unit cost differential
Calculation Description savings. specified or default) = Dollars spent.
Electricity Green
State or U.S. Unit Unit Cost ($/unit just Unit Unit Cost Difference
Conserved kWh Reduced Dollar Savings Electricity
(Select) (select) selected) (select) ($/unit just selected)
Quantity Quantity
Installed energy-efficient lighting and reduced lighting and air conditioning usage at two commercial
Example buildings.
NC 1,700,000 kWh 1,700,000 $ 146,030 25,000 therms
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Sources
ELECTRICITY Energy Information Administration (EIA), 2011
CONSERVATION
Type ofPurchasing
Activity Green Electricity
n this area only; all related cost trade-offs (user-specified or default) between buying green
ity and not buying conventional electricity will occur here.
he quantity of green electricity purchased, selecting the appropriate unit. For unit cost, enter
gative (use a negative sign) difference between conventional electricity cost and green
ity cost in the same units
How to(green electricity
use this tab costs more, producing a negative savings). If
nce in unit cost is unknown, leave blank to use the state or national default value for the
ve differential. The Dollars Spent column converts data entries into dollars spent (negative
s).
ty of electricity purchased (user specified units) * negative unit cost differential (user-
Calculation
ed or default) = Dollars spent. Description
Green kWh
Purchased
Example
732,708
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ELECTRICITY
CONSERVATION
PURCHASED GREEN
ELECTRICITY
Calculation Description Quantity of input reduced * Unit Cost (user specified value) = Dollars saved. Quantity of waste reduced * Unit Cost (user-specified or default) = Dollars saved.
$0.02 / lbs
Default Unit Cost
$0.17 / gal
Unit Unit
Reduced Inputs Quantity Unit Cost ($/unit selected) Dollar Savings Reduced Waste Quantity Unit Cost ($/unit selected)
(select) (select)
Example
Color Key
User enters value
User selects option from drop-
down menu
Do not change- calculation
Dollar Savings
Example
Project 1 $ -
Project 2 $ -
Project 3 $ -
Project 4 $ -
Project 5 $ -
Project 6 $ -
Project 7 $ -
Project 8 $ -
Project 9 $ -
Project 10 $ -
Color Key
User enters value
User selects option from drop-
down menu
Do not change- calculation
Prefixes Factor
Kilo = 1,000
Mega = 1,000,000
Giga = 1,000,000,000
Tera = 1,000,000,000,000
Useful Conversions
1 mile = 1.609 kilometers
1 lbs = 0.454 kg = 0.0005 ton
1 kg = 2.205 lbs. = 0.0011025 ton
1 metric ton = 1,000 kg = 1.1025 ton
1 U.S. short ton = 2,000 lbs. = 1 ton
1 liter = 0.264 gallons
1 gallon = 3.785 liters
1 barrel petroleum = 42 gallons
1 kWh = 3,412 BTU = 1 kwh
1 Gj = 947,867 BTU = 278 kwh
1 therms = 100,000 BTU = 29 kwh
1 BTU = 1 BTU = 0.00029 kwh
1 cubic feet = 1027 BTU