Draft Alberta ProtocolsOnce a potential quantification protocol completes all the rounds of technical and stakeholder review per the Alberta Protocol Development Process, all information will be compiled together with the revised draft protocol and submitted to Alberta Environment for internal review and possible final approval. All draft protocols that have reached this stage will be posted within this section, Draft Alberta Protocols.
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| 1) | SELECTION FOR RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE IN BEEF CATTLE PROJECTS (Protocol Pending Final Review) |
| 2) | SUMMERFALLOW REDUCTION PROJECTS (Protocol Pending Final Review) |
| 3) | MECHANICAL PULP SLUDE UTILIZATION PROJECTS RELATED TO AGRICULTURE APPLICATION (Protocol Terminated by Protocol Developer) |
| 4) | NITROUS OXIDE EMISSION REDUCTION PROJECTS (Additional Public Review Period July 15 - August 16, 2010) (APPROVED v1.0 October 2010; See Approved Alberta Protocols page) |
| 5) | REDUCTION OF METHANE EMISSIONS FROM OIL AND GAS FACILITIES |
| 6) | PUMP SYSTEM CONVERSION PROJECTS (Protocol Pending Final Review) |
| 7) | SOLUTION GAS CONSERVATION PROJECTS (Protocol Pending Final Review) |
4th Cycle Protocol Development Now Closed
The following draft protocols were submitted for the 4th cycle protocol development on November 15, 2008, and have completed all 3 round of technical and stakeholder review. These protocols are awaiting Alberta Environment review and approval for use in the Alberta Offset System. For further background information on any of these draft protocols, please view the Alberta Protocol Review Process page.
Draft Protocols Submitted to Alberta Environment for Final Review and Approval
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN COMMERCIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING (APPROVED v1.0 October 2010; See Approved Alberta Protocols page)
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| 2) | FLY ASH USE IN CONCRETE AND OTHER CEMENT BASED PRODUCTS (Draft Protocol EXPIRED**) |
| 3) | GHG REDUCTION PROTOCOL FOR THE CANADIAN DAIRY INDUSTRY (Approved V1.0 January 2010; See Approved Alberta Protocol Page) |
| 4) | SUBSTITUTION OF BITUMEN BINDER IN HOT MIX ASHPHALT PRODUCTION AND USAGE (Approved V1.0 October 2009; See Approved Alberta Protocol Page with new title: Sulphur Extender in Asphalt Production and Use) |
| 5) | ANAEROBIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT (Approved V 1.0 March 2009; See Approved Alberta Protocols page) |
| 6) | NITROUS OXIDE ABATEMENT FROM NITRIC ACID PRODUCTION (Approved V1.0 October 2009; See Approved Alberta Protocols Page) |
| 7) | ENGINE FUEL MANAGEMENT AND VENT GAS CAPTURE |
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Following the 3rd round review period, additional work was conducted on this protocol including a stakeholder meeting to discuss submitted comments and questions, and a follow-up meeting with Alberta Environment to discuss modifications made to the draft protocol. Click here for most recent updated Version of the protocol.
Click here for listing of comments, response/modifications made to the draft protocol, and response from Alberta Environment. |
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| 8) | INSTRUMENT GAS TO INSTRUMENT AIR CONVERSION IN PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS (Approved V1.0 October 2009; See Approved Alberta Protocols Page) |
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Following the 3rd round review period, additional work was completed on this protocol to address comments submitted during the review. Click here for most recent updated version of the protocol. Click here for listing of comments, response/modifications made to the draft protocol. |
2nd and 3rd Cycle Protocol Development Closed
The following draft protocols completed the required three rounds of technical stakeholder review as outlined in the Alberta Protocol Development process in Spring 2008. They were sent to Alberta Environment for review and consideration of final approval as an Alberta Offset System Quantification Protocol. The final review document and the complete listing of review materials is contained within each link.
- Wind-Powered Electrical Energy Generation (APPROVED - see Approved Alberta Protocols page)
- Solar (APPROVED - see Approved Alberta Protocols page)
- Beef - Edible Oils (APPROVED - see Approved Alberta Protocols page)
- Beef - Days on Feed (APPROVED - see Approved Alberta Protocols page)
- Road Rehabilitation (APPROVED - see Approved Alberta Protocols page)
- Landfill Bioreactor (APPROVED - see Approved Alberta Protocols page)
- Low-Impact, Water-Powered Electrical Energy Generation (APPROVED - see Approved Alberta Protocols page)
- Acid Gas Injection (APPROVED - see Approved Alberta Protocols page)
- Intermodal Switching (APPROVED - see Approved Alberta Protocols page)
- Green Building Projects - Residential (Small) (Draft Protocol EXPIRED**)
- Green Building Projects - Residential (Large) (Draft Protocol EXPIRED**)
- Green Building Projects - Commercial and Institutional (PROTOCOL REPLACED by 4th Cycle Energy Efficiency - Commercial and Institutional Draft Protocol)
Click here to view presentations and records of discussion at the second round of reviews held January 24-25, 2009 on the above protocols given at the workshop.
**This protocol required revisions / modifications stemming from the Government review that was not completed within 1 year. The draft protocol is now expired and will require re-entry into the Alberta Protocol Review Process for reconsideration.
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Alberta Protocol Review Process |