N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 4703.02

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-A 4703.02 - Offset Project Types

The following types of offset projects shall be eligible for the award of CO₂ offset allowances:

(a) Landfill methane capture and destruction;

(b) Reduction in emissions of sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆);

(c) Sequestration of carbon due to a forest offset project;

(d) Reduction or avoidance of CO₂ emissions from natural gas, oil, or propane end-use combustion due to:

(1) Enhanced end-use energy efficiency of fossil-fueled systems; or

(2) Fuel switching to a less carbon-intensive fuel for use in combustion systems, including the use of liquid or gaseous renewable fuels, provided that conversions to electricity shall not be eligible; and

(e) Avoided methane emissions from agricultural manure management operations.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 4703.02

#9481, eff 5-23-09; ss by #10469, eff 1-1-14