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Overview

Emission offsets are generated by projects that have voluntarily reduced their greenhouse gas emissions. Emission offsets are quantified using Alberta-approved methodologies called quantification protocols, and are verified by a third party in accordance with the Standard for Validation, Verification and Audit.

Emission offset projects must meet the requirements in the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) regulation, the Standard for Greenhouse Gas Emission Offset Project Developers, and a relevant Alberta-approved quantification protocol.

Alberta emission offsets are registered and publically listed on the Alberta Emission Offset Registry currently operated by CSA Group.

Standards and guidance

Quantification protocols

Approved protocols

Flagged protocols

The following protocols are flagged, which means that a project developer cannot initiate or implement an emission offset project without written authorization from the director.

For more information on applying to the director to use a flagged protocol, please see the Standard for Greenhouse Gas Emission Offset Project Developers.

Withdrawn protocols

The following protocols are withdrawn, which means that no new projects can be initiated using these protocols. For information on withdrawn protocols, see the Standard for Greenhouse Gas Emission Offset Project Developers.

Documents for comment

Alberta's protocol development process is outlined in the Technical Guidance for Offset Protocol Development and Revision. As part of the development and revision process, draft protocols are posted for a 30-day public comment period.

Read about the collection of your personal information

The personal information collected through the Alberta Emission Offset System protocol development process may be used for the purpose of developing and revising draft offset protocol documents. Any personal information you provide through the public comment process may be used by the government to determine if changes to the draft document(s) are required.

This personal information collection is authorized under Section 8 (1)(2) of the Government Organization Act and Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act.

If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, please contact the Climate Regulation and Carbon Markets Branch by email at [email protected].

Currently Open for Public Comment Period

None at the present time.

Notices and updates

Errata and Clarifications

Memorandums

Presentations

Subscribe to mailing list

This automatic email system distributes information pertaining to the Alberta Emission Offset System to subscribers. This list and the department’s website are the primary sources of information and updates on Alberta’s Emission Offset System.

All fields are required unless otherwise indicated.

The personal information collected through the Alberta Emission Offset System form may be used for the purpose of providing you with a subscription to updates on the Alberta Emission Offset System Mailing List.

This personal information collection is authorized under Section 8 (1)(2) of the Government Organization Act and Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act.

If you have any questions about this collection of personal information, you may contact the Director of Emissions Forecasting at 780-427-2654 or email the Climate Implementation and Compliance Branch at [email protected].

Contact

Connect with the Climate Implementation and Compliance Branch:
Email: [email protected]

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