3. Energy demand

This methodology outlines procedures to estimate the avoided net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from project activities involving the use of pallets—the flat, portable structures that support goods during handling, transportation and storage—that are lighter in weight than their conventional alternatives for freight transport. Typical GHG reduction projects with light weight pallets involve replacing an existing fleet of conventional wood pallets with light weight pallets or setting up a new fleet using light weight pallets.

This methodology provides a framework for the quantification of emission reductions for grouped projects, where energy efficiency and solid waste diversion activities have been initiated by a Sustainable Community Service Promoter (SCSP) for an assortment of Client Facilities grouped in a Territory. This methodology requires that the SCSP uses a consolidated, Information and Communication Technology-enabled data monitoring and collection system to track project activity data.

This methodology quantifies the GHG emissions reduced by implementing energy efficiency measures that reduce the energy consumption of family buildings.  Energy efficiency can be achieved by adding and/or improving insulation, sealing the building envelope and replacing appliances and central heating/cooling components. 

This methodology is applicable to single family and multi-family buildings, replacing mobile homes, or implementing individual energy efficiency measures in existing buildings. 

This methodology quantifies the GHG emission reductions generated by washing jet engines.  All jet engines become contaminated through normal operation which leads to higher fuel consumption.  Jet engine washing eliminates contamination and improves the efficiency of the engine, resulting in decreased fuel use and a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.

This methodology is applicable to projects which utilize on-wing jet engine washing as a means to improve jet engine propulsive efficiency.