What are examples of existing or emerging GHG emissions registries?
The California Climate Action Registry (CCAR) is an example of an existing state level GHG registry. The purpose of the CCAR is to help companies and organizations with operations in the state of California to establish GHG emissions baselines against which any future GHG emission reduction requirements may be applied. The State of California, in turn, will offer its best efforts to ensure that participants receive appropriate consideration for early actions in the event of any future state, federal or international GHG regulatory scheme. CCAR participants include businesses, non-profit organizations, municipalities, state agencies, and other entities. The State of New Hampshire also has a GHG registry. The purpose of New Hampshire’s registry is to quantify and submit GHG emission reduction actions to a state database for safekeeping against future federal requirements. Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) is currently coordinating a joint effort of six states
