Sierra Research | Greenhouse Gas Assistance

Review and analysis of GHG-related legislation and regulations.
Technology assessment and cost analysis of proposed mobile and stationary source GHG emission control measures, and the development of alternative measures to reduce the cost of compliance.
Preparation of GHG emission inventories, including fugitive emissions and all six of the Kyoto greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride).
Preparation of detailed Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report assessments of direct and indirect project GHG emissions (including lifecycle analyses, where appropriate) and evaluation of the significance of those emissions.
Development of strategies for corporations and facilities to comply with unfolding state and federal GHG regulations.
Technical and legal consultation, expert witness services, and mediation for parties involved in compliance and enforcement matters with regulatory agencies.

Services Specifically Related To Stationary Source GHG Emissions

Preparation and submittal of GHG inventory reports
- EPA Mandatory Reporting
- CARB Mandatory Reporting and Verification
Assistance for developers of GHG-emitting industrial facilities and power plants subject to air pollution control requirements
- EPA's PSD Title V GHG Tailoring Rule
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Services Specifically Related To Mobile Source GHG Emissions

Analysis of vehicle fuel economy technology.
Evaluation of driving patterns in customer service.
Use of a vehicle simulation model to estimate changes in GHG emissions and fuel economy based on traffic congestion and speed.
"Well to Wheels" lifecycle analyses of transportation fuels.
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