What other process and fugitive emissions are accounted for in the U.S. Local Government Operations Protocol?
• The U.S. Local Government Operations Protocol includes accounting methodologies for several sources for which ICLEI has not previously included guidance. Most significantly, methodologies are included for quantification of fugitive emissions from refrigerants in both stationary and mobile sources; most commonly this will be emissions of HFCs from air conditioners and fire suppressants but may also include other gases. ICLEI is currently developing reporting standards to be appended to the U.S. Local Government Operations Protocol. Due to a concern that many local governments will not have data available on these emissions sources, ICLEI expects to make reporting of HFCs, PFCs and SF6 optional for several years to allow governments time to implement tracking mechanisms for these substances.
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