HOW THE PROJECT WILL MEET THE PROJECT XL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA. A. Anticipated Superior Environmental Performance The General Commitments Participants in Gold Track Must Agree to Include: 1. Incorporation of enhanced pollution prevention and/or source reduction in day-to-day operations; 2. Establishment of a comprehensive facility monitoring and consolidated targeted environmental tracking and reporting, which is discussed in detail in Section III.G. below, and in the media-specific Addenda; 3. Procurement of Advanced Technology/Alternative Fuel Vehicles Participants in Gold Track that own or operate a fleet of 10 or more light duty motor vehicles shall commit to purchasing advanced technology and/or alternative fuel vehicles whenever vehicle replacements are warranted. Advanced technology vehicles (ATVs) are motor vehicles that meet or exceed California Air Resources Board (CARB) ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV) standards for the applicable model year; they operate primarily on alternative fuels, or are hybrid-electric or fuel cell vehicles powered by conventional or alternative fuels. Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) are motor vehicles that operate primarily on non-petroleum fuels such as natural gas, propane, electricity, hydrogen, and bio-diesel. These advanced technology/alternative fuel vehicles shall comprise the percentages of the entire number of light duty motor vehicles acquired in any year according to the schedule listed below. As alternatives to purchasing AT/AF vehicles, participants may opt to: · Implement an employee trip reduction program; · Subsidize employee purchasing or leasing of an equal number of AT/AF vehicles in accordance with the percentages described above; · Subsidize a non-profit or charitable organization purchase of an equal number of AT/AF vehicles. 4. Procurement of Cleaner Energy Beginning in calendar year 2001, regulated entities participating in Gold Track shall exercise their right to choose their electricity supplier as provided for through the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act (EDECA), taking into account the impact of their decisions on New Jersey=s air quality. At a minimum, Gold Track participants will: a. Either procure power such that the emissions associated with the electricity are at or below the New Jersey benchmark for CO2, NOx, and SO2 (New Jersey Benchmark values are established in Appendix C of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ order on “Environmental Information Disclosure”, issued July 1999; or (if the emissions associated with the electricity are above the New Jersey benchmark) use emission credits to compensate for the amount the emissions are above the benchmark; and b. Ensure a percentage of the total amount of electricity consumed at their facility(s) each year is from renewable energy resources. This percentage shall equal or exceed the percentages required of electricity suppliers by EDECA (or by renewable energy portfolio standards established by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities). c. Commit at the time of their next procurement of energy, either individually or within an aggregate contract to purchase power that is at or below the New Jersey emissions benchmark for CO2, SO2 and N0x and above the renewable portfolio standard. 5. GHG Emission Reductions: · Develop a publicly available management plan to reduce actual GHG emissions. GHG emissions would need to be reduced by a minimum of 3.5 percent below their 1990 baseline levels, by 2005. Based on trends of GHG emissions, which have continued to escalate, on average, this equates to a 14 percent reduction from year 2000 levels; · For participating entities that do not have adequate data going back to 1990, the Department will structure modified goals, through the covenant, that are consistent with the above 3.5 percent benchmark; · Reduce or maintain current emission levels of GHGs per unit of output; · Annual reporting of GHG emissions, both actual and per unit of output; Any increases in GHG emissions due to a Federal or State mandate, such as installing an air pollution control device to comply with a Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standard shall be incorporated into the facility’s GHG baseline. If a facility has already achieved the required GHG emission reductions listed above, that facility will be given credit for those reductions. However, the Department will work with the applicant in the covenant process to agree upon implementation of additional GHG sustainability action plan strategies for renewable energy. These additional strategies are contained in the New Jersey Sustainability Green House Gas Action Plan. 6. Ozone Action Partnership · Take steps to reduce ozone creation such as:
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HOW THE PROJECT WILL MEET THE PROJECT XL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA. A. Anticipated Superior Environmental Performance The General Commitments Participants in Gold Track Must Agree to Include:
1. Incorporation of enhanced pollution prevention and/or source reduction in day-to-day operations;
2. Establishment of a comprehensive facility monitoring and consolidated targeted environmental tracking and reporting, which is discussed in detail in Section III.G. below, and in the media-specific Addenda;
3. Procurement of Advanced Technology/Alternative Fuel Vehicles Participants in Gold Track that own or operate a fleet of 10 or more light duty motor vehicles shall commit to purchasing advanced technology and/or alternative fuel vehicles whenever vehicle replacements are warranted. Advanced technology vehicles (ATVs) are motor vehicles that meet or exceed California Air Resources Board (CARB) ultra-ultra- low emission vehicles (ULEV) standards for the applicable model year; they operate primarily on alternative fuels, or are hybrid-electric or fuel cell vehicles powered by conventional or alternative fuels. Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) are motor vehicles that operate primarily on non-petroleum fuels such as natural gas, propane, electricity, hydrogen, and bio-diesel. These advanced technology/alternative fuel vehicles shall comprise the percentages of the entire number of light duty motor vehicles acquired in any year according to the schedule listed below. As alternatives to purchasing AT/AF vehicles, participants may opt to: · • Implement an employee trip reduction program; · • Subsidize employee purchasing or leasing of an equal number of AT/AF vehicles in accordance with the percentages described above; · • Subsidize a non-profit or charitable organization purchase of an equal number of AT/AF vehicles.
4. Procurement of Cleaner Energy Beginning in calendar year 2001, regulated entities participating in Gold Track shall exercise their right to choose their electricity supplier as provided for through the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act (EDECA), taking into account the impact of their decisions on New Jersey=Jersey s air quality. At a minimum, Gold Track participants will:
a. Either procure power such that the emissions associated with the electricity are at or below the New Jersey benchmark for CO2, NOx, and SO2 (New Jersey Benchmark values are established in Appendix C of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ order on “Environmental Information Disclosure”, issued July 1999; or (if the emissions associated with the electricity are above the New Jersey benchmark) use emission credits to compensate for the amount the emissions are above the benchmark; and
b. Ensure a percentage of the total amount of electricity consumed at their facility(s) each year is from renewable energy resources. This percentage shall equal or exceed the percentages required of electricity suppliers by EDECA (or by renewable energy portfolio standards established by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities).
c. Commit at the time of their next procurement of energy, either individually or within an aggregate contract to purchase power that is at or below the New Jersey emissions benchmark for CO2, SO2 and N0x and above the renewable portfolio standard.
5. GHG Emission Reductions: · • Develop a publicly available management plan to reduce actual GHG emissions. GHG emissions would need to be reduced by a minimum of 3.5 percent below their 1990 baseline levels, by 2005. Based on trends of GHG emissions, which have continued to escalate, on average, this equates to a 14 percent reduction from year 2000 levels; · • For participating entities that do not have adequate data going back to 1990, the Department will structure modified goals, through the covenant, that are consistent with the above 3.5 percent benchmark; · • Reduce or maintain current emission levels of GHGs per unit of output; · • Annual reporting of GHG emissions, both actual and per unit of output; Any increases in GHG emissions due to a Federal or State mandate, such as installing an air pollution control device to comply with a Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standard shall be incorporated into the facility’s GHG baseline. If a facility has already achieved the required GHG emission reductions listed above, that facility will be given credit for those reductions. However, the Department will work with the applicant in the covenant process to agree upon implementation of additional GHG sustainability action plan strategies for renewable energy. These additional strategies are contained in the New Jersey Sustainability Green House Gas Action Plan.
6. Ozone Action Partnership · Gold Track Participants must be willing to sign on as Ozone Action Partners, which includes the following: • Notifying employees, clients, customers regarding Ozone Alerts and Ozone Action Days • Take steps to reduce ozone creation such as:: • Distribute Ozone Action Partnership informationto employees, customers and clients; • Post Ozone Action Day announcement; • Encourage employees to reduce ground-level ozone by ride sharing or taking public transportation; • Make Ozone Action Days casual dress days to encourage employee participation; • Sponsor brown bag lunch programs on Ozone Action Days to maximize employees staying on-site during lunch periods; • Include Ozone Action articles in employee newsletters or with paychecks; • Limit daytime driving; • Encourage car pooling whenever possible; • Refuel carefully; don’t top off the tank; • Refuel after 6:00 p.m.; • Consider telecommuting or flex time for employees; Participants must commit to becoming Ozone Action Partners; however, flexibility in implementing specific commitments will be provided, with agreements between the participant and the Department set out in the covenant.
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