AWWA ACE68817

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the scope of AwwaRF Project 4156 that includes the following: develop a policy neutral guidance document for reporting of direct and indirect emissions from water utilities; if appropriate, develop inventory protocol for water utilities, and focus on unique operations not characterized in existing protocols; and, develop management strategies (benchmarking framework and reduction opportunities). Information on greenhouse gases (GHGs) is presented along with scopes of emissions. GHG accounting principles for water utilities, issues to consider regarding project accounting, AwwaRF Guidance for Organization of Emissions, issues regarding benchmarking, organizational boundaries, currently available registries and reporting inventory protocols, and management/reduction strategies are all presented. Includes tables.