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Reporting hydrofluorocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride gases guidelineVersion August 2017
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Reporting Hydrofluorocarbons and Sulphur Hexafluoride gases.......................................................................0
Contents.............................................................................................................................................................1
Abbreviations.....................................................................................................................................................2
Disclaimer...........................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................3
Reporting hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gases.........................................................................................................3
Thresholds and other requirements for reporting hydrofluorocarbon data..................................................3
Which hydrofluorocarbon gases are reportable?...........................................................................................4
Reporting sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gases........................................................................................................4
Is R-22 a reportable gas?....................................................................................................................................4
Entering data into EERS......................................................................................................................................5
Further information...........................................................................................................................................6
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Abbreviations Term Meaning
EERS Emissions and Energy Reporting System
GJ gigajoules
GWP Global Warming Potential (also known as GWP) is defined in the Glossary published by the UNFCCC as an index representing the combined effect of the differing times greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere and their relative effectiveness in absorbing outgoing infrared radiation.
NGER National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting
NGER Act National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (Clth)
NGER Determination National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 (Clth)
NGER Regulations National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008 (Clth)
Scope 1 emissions Means the release of greenhouse gas into the atmosphere as a direct result of an activity or series of activities (including ancillary activities) that constitute the facility.
Scope 2 emissions Means the release of greenhouse gas into the atmosphere as a direct result of one or more activities that generate electricity, heating, cooling or steam that is consumed by the facility but that do not form part of the facility.
t CO2-e Tonnes carbon dioxide equivalence
DisclaimerThis guideline should be read in conjunction with the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008 and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 (current versions can be found on the Federal Register of Legislation website). Changes to the legislation may affect the information in this guideline. This guideline is not intended to comprehensively deal with its subject area or to provide legal advice. Entities are responsible for determining their obligations under the law and for applying the law to their individual circumstances. If you have any concerns, you should seek independent professional advice.
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IntroductionThe National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act) requires entities that reach certain thresholds to register with the Clean Energy Regulator and report their greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and energy production.
This guideline is intended to provide general information to assist registered reporters in defining and reporting hydrofluorocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride under the NGER Act.
This guideline should be read in conjunction with the NGER Act, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008 (NGER Regulations) and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 (NGER Determination). Current versions are available on the legislation website). Changes to the legislation may affect the information in this guideline. This guideline does not comprehensively deal with its subject area or to constitute legal advice. Entities are responsible for determining their obligations under the law and for applying the law to their individual circumstances. Entities should seek independent professional advice if they have any concerns.
Reporting hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) gasesRegistered reporters must assess whether they have operational control over any facilities emitting hydrofluorocarbon gases from activities in the following sectors [see section 4.100 (1) (b) NGER Determination]:
food product manufacturing (ANZSIC classification, Subdivision 11)
beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (ANZSIC classification, Subdivision 12)
retail trade (ANZSIC classification, Division G)
warehousing and storage services (ANZSIC classification number 530)
wholesale trade (ANZSIC classification, Division F), and
rental, hiring and real estate services (ANZSIC classification, Division L).
Thresholds and other requirements for reporting hydrofluorocarbon data
Emissions from activities that emit hydrofluorocarbons gases from the use of equipment as specified in NGER Regulation 4.16 (1) (a), must be reported, including:
commercial air conditioning
commercial refrigeration, and
industrial refrigeration.
These emissions must be reported when both of the following thresholds are met:
the equipment contains a refrigerant charge of more than 100 kilograms (kg) of refrigerants for each unit [see section 4.100 (1) (a) (ii) NGER Determination], and
the gas has a global warming potential (GWP) of more than 1000 [NGER Regulation 2.02 and NGER Determination section 4.100 (1) (a) (iii)].
Note: the 100kg refrigerant charge criteria applies to the whole product, not an individual gas. If the total charge of the unit is 100kg or greater, of any gas or combination of gases, then the proportion that is a reportable HFC gas (above 1000 GWP) under the NGER legislation must be reported.
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Which hydrofluorocarbon gases are reportable?
There are eight hydrofluorocarbon gases that have a GWP over 1000 reportable under the NGER legislation (see NGER Regulation 2.02 and NGER Determination sections 4.98 and 4.100):
HFC-23
HFC-43-10mee
HFC-125
HFC-134
HFC-134a
HFC-143a
HFC-227ea
HFC-236fa
In the case of mixed gas use, where a whole product is not listed as reportable under the NGER legislation but a component of the product is, then that component is reportable. For example, if only 50 per cent of the refrigerant is a listed gas, then only 50 per cent of the total stock (in tonnes) should be entered into the Emissions and Energy Reporting System (EERS).
Reporting sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gases All emissions from activities that emit sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) are reportable from the operation of facilities across all industry sectors (see NGER Determination sections 4.100 and 4.101) when SF6 is used in the following equipment (Regulation 4.16 (1) (a) NGER Regulations):
Gas insulated switch gear and circuit breaker applications
Is R-22 a reportable gas?Number R-22 is not listed in regulation 2.02 of the NGER Regulations and is not considered a greenhouse gas for the purposes of Australia’s international reporting obligations under the Kyoto Protocol.
Entering data into EERSFor the 2016–17 reporting year, registered reporters are required to apply the GWP value to their stock of gas to determine the stock in carbon dioxide equivalence (CO2-e) tonnes and then enter this figure into the Emissions and Energy Reporting System (EERS). EERS then will apply the applicable leakage rate to obtain the emissions in tonnes of CO2-e.
For example, if the equipment used for commercial refrigeration contains 7.7366 tonnes of HFC-143a, which has a GWP of 4470 (NGER Regulation 2.02), then the calculation of stock of CO2-e is:
Stock x GWP = 7.7366 x 4470 = 34,583 tonnes CO2-e.
Enter the 34,583 tonnes stock CO2-e in the EERS data entry screen shown in Figure 1 below.
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Figure 1: EERS data entry screen
Further information Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1300 553 542 within Australia
Web: www.cleanenergyregulator.com.au
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