Greenhouse Gas Emissions Verification Training


This page last modified March 14, 2013

Verifier Accreditation Training

Training for existing accredited verifiers to become accredited in additional sector specialties will be provided in early 2014.  Accreditation in a sector specialty requires two years of experience and an in-person exam.  In addition, new candidate training may be offfered to employees of existing verification bodies in early 2014.  Training for new candidates is planned for 2015.

Verifier accreditation training for new candidates and verifier reaccreditation training for ARB’s GHG reporting program was held in March, April, and May 2012.  Training was held at the CalEPA building (parking map), and the El Monte ARB Headquarters (near Los Angeles) - Exam Policy, Application.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Accreditation Training

Verifier Guidance

These guidance documents and training materials are provided solely for informational purposes to assist verifiers in meeting the requirements of the Regulation for the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, effective January 1, 2013. Please read the Legal Disclaimer for Guidance Documentation as it pertains to the posted documents.

  • General Verification
       - Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data Reports:  Technical Guidance for verifiers (coming soon)
  • Transaction Specialty for the Verification of Fuel, Natural Gas, and CO2 Supplier Transactions (coming soon)
  • Transaction Specialty for the Verification of Electric Power Entity Reports (coming soon)
  • Process Emissions Specialty (coming soon)
  • Oil and Gas Systems Specialty (coming soon)

Guidance for the Reporting Section is posted here: http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/reporting/ghg-rep/guidance/guidance.htm.

Questions regarding ARB accreditation and training should be sent to ghgverify@arb.ca.gov.

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