California Neighborhood
Local Government Protocols for Greenhouse Gas Assessments
What's New
The Local Government Operations Protocol was adopted by the Air Resources Board at the September 25 Board Meeting. A summary of comments on the protocol and responses is available. Individual comments can be found on the California Climate Action Registry website. This protocol was adopted by the California Climate Action Registry Board in August.
A tool for estimating landfill emissions is now available.
Background
California local governments have taken an active role in fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Local officials need a set of methodologies and data sources to inventory the GHG emissions of their government operations and to quantify the impact of local government policies and programs.
ARB staff has partnered with the California Climate Action Registry (CCAR), The Climate Registry (TCR), and Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) to develop the Local Government Operations Protocol (LGOP) for GHG assessment.
The LGOP provides guidance on how to inventory GHG emissions resulting from government buildings and facilities, government fleet vehicles, wastewater treatment and potable water treatment facilities, landfill facilities, and other operations.
Resources
For specific questions on protocols, contact: David Edwards, Phone: (916) 323-4887
For general questions, contact: Webster Tasat, Manager, Emission Inventory Analysis Section, Phone: (916) 323-4950