Mobile Emission Reduction Credits
Explore the processes and initiatives aimed at expanding participation in mobile emission reduction credit programs. Learn about strategies involving incentives, partnerships, and regulatory pathways to enhance environmental sustainability and reduce emissions in Maricopa County and beyond.
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Mobile Emission Reduction Credits Incentives and Expanding Participation 5/16/2023
Getting Started Networking with the County uncovering opportunities Maricopa County & EPA Region 9 Tesla Intel Expansion Taiwan Semi-conductor Brainstorming ERC Ideas with Intel and Consultants on Stationary Sources Credits for sources shut-down = 2 IC Engines Upgrading Flares from Utility to Enclosed Engine Plant Upgrades Then selected WM s CNG Trucks (Corp Initiative to Replace Diesel 1/10th Emissions) 2
The Process Approvable Methodology- General Reluctance for Mobile Credits EPA Standards ERCs Real, Quantifiable, Voluntary, Permanent & Enforceable No Regulatory Path for MERCs but County and EPA agreement on calculation and using permit modifications Precedence In San Diego and Texas Lead to a MERC Rule in Maricopa County, and maybe useful for Other Districts Key Steps along the way Agencies Agree on the Regulatory Path Methodology of the Emissions Calculations & Load Factors Permit Conditions Contracting ERCs between Intel and WM Maricopa Certified MERC ADEQ ERC Banking System 3
On-going effort for the life of the credits Permit Modifications with the CNG trucks listing Maintain 225 trucks and pull in replacements for retired units Tracking and retain records of the Scrap/Disposal of the retired units to show they are not operating Operating and Maintenance Records Mileage tracking with GPS and Ipad driver logs WM Compass data base logs mileage and service/repairs Prepare spreadsheets listing the trucks, mileage and maintenance on a monthly basis Perform Annual Emission Calculations and Reporting 4
Thinking Green and even Greener Closing We need to look at all the tools impact the valley vehicle smog and Non-Attainment Area Paving the way for recognition of MERC s Using an incentive-based system which will expand participation to reduce emissions Creates new partnerships, WM new partner with Intel Further enhance our agency relationships by teaming with Maricopa County, ADEQ, Region 9 EPA Sources can get additional funding for upgrades/advancements that reduce emissions 5
