Science & Technology
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Workshop on Lithium-Ion Batteries in the Waste Stream
Details on the virtual workshops on solutions to prevent fires from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in the waste stream and to discuss how to increase recycling of lithium-ion batteries.
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Methodology for Evaluating Beneficial Uses of Industrial Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials and the Beneficial Use Compendium
EPA’s approach for evaluating a wide range of industrial non-hazardous secondary materials and their associated beneficial uses.
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AVERT Tutorial: Display and Interpret Outputs, Charts and Graphs
Provides guidance on how to view, filter, and interpret the graphs, charts, and maps within the Main Module of the AVERT training.
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AVERT Statistical Module Operation
Learn how to use the Statistical Module of the AVoided Emissions and geneRation Tool (AVERT) to process raw CAMD data to determine behavioral characteristics of fossil-fired EGU.
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AVERT Tutorial: Import Regional Data File
Learn how to load the data file for the region you want to analyze in order to successfully use AVERT to estimate emissions reductions.
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Volume-to-Weight Conversion Factors for Solid Waste
EPA’s 1997 report, “Measuring Recycling: A Guide for State and Local Governments”, was a guide to facilitate standardization of MSW data collection at the local level. This document provides updates to the factors found in the report.
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AVERT Tutorial: Run AVERT for Multiple Regions if Needed
Learn how to identify your AVERT region(s) and determine whether you will need to run the tool for multiple regions.
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AVERT Tutorial: Set Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Impacts
Find information and resources necessary to create a load impact profile and select the best profile for your needs.
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AVERT Tutorial: Getting Started – Download Regional Data File(s)
Watch the demonstration video on downloading regional data files before getting started with AVERT.
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AVERT Tutorial: Run Displacement
Learn what you need to run the displaced generation and emission calculation so that AVERT can calculate hourly displaced generation and emissions for EGU.
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AVERT Tutorial: Getting Started – Open Workbook and Enable Macros
Provides information about getting started with AVERT: opening the workbook and enabling macros.
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AVERT Tutorial: Information Needed for Analysis
Outlines the information you will need to estimate displaced emissions using AVERT. Refer to this guide before starting.
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Publications That Cite AVERT
Summary of published papers or studies that have analyzed EPA's AVERT tool or used it for modeling.
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Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs) Table
This page describes what happens to a premanufacture or exemption notice that is submitted to the EPA.
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Future Year Scenario Template Step-by-Step Instructions
Provides an overview and step-by-step instructions for the Statistical Module of the AVoided Emissions and geneRation Tool (AVERT).
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Fact Sheet for Decision Makers
Find a description of the Avoided Emissions and geneRation Tool (AVERT), which helps evaluate county-level emissions displaced by energy efficiency and renewable energy policies and programs.
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AVERT User Manual
AVERT is a flexible modeling framework with a simple user interface designed specifically to meet the needs of state air quality planners and other interested stakeholders. Use this guide to get started.
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Mercury and Air Toxic Standards (MATS) Supporting Documents
These documents were developed in support of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS).
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Rulemakings, Policy, and Laws to Address Methane Emissions from the Oil and Gas Sector
Overview of rulemakings, policy, and laws related to methane emissions from the oil and gas sector
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Videos About Methane
Videos showing methane emissions at oil and gas facilities