Science & Technology
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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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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
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Technology Transfer Workshops
Provides details about the Natural Gas STAR Program's technology transfer workshops.
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Reports and Technical Resources
This page lists reports and technical articles that are available through the Natural Gas STAR Program.
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Webinars
Provides details about Methane Challenge and Natural Gas STAR webinars.
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Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) Methane Challenge Partner Profile
Partner profile that provides an overview of the company and summary information about its involvement in EPA's voluntary methane programs.
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Puget Sound Energy Methane Challenge Partner Profile
Partner profile that provides an overview of the company and summary information about its involvement in EPA's voluntary methane programs.
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National Fuel Gas Midstream Co, LLC Methane Challenge Partner Profile
Partner profile that provides an overview of the company and summary information about its involvement in EPA's voluntary methane programs.