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Site - Question by Question Guidance (Part 4)

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Ensteammixsources

If “Yes”, please select the energy sources

  1. This question appears if you:
    1. Select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
    2. Select “Yes” to ensteammix in the Site section.
  2. Click “Select” to choose the applicable energy sources.
  3. Learn more about energy use here. 

Ensourcedistrictheatingrectemp

What is the temperature of the heated water received at the facility (Celsius)?

  1. This question appears if you select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
  2. In the freeform numeric field, enter the temperature of the heated water received at the facility.
  3. Learn more about energy use here.

Ensourcedistrictheatingexittemp

What is the temperature of the heated water from district heating exiting the facility (Celsius)?

  1. This question appears if you select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
  2. In the freeform numeric field, enter the temperature of the heated water from district heating exiting the facility.
  3. Learn more about energy use here. 

Ensourcedistrictheatingeffile

Please upload documentation, if available.

  1. This question appears if you select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
  2. Select “Choose file.” In the file manager, select the desired file to upload, followed by "Open."
  3. Suggested Uploads
    1. Energy tracking records that show all of the facility’s energy sources.
    2. Supporting documentation that supports responses to the applicable sub questions
  4. Documentation Required
    1. List of all energy sources used at the facility and any supporting documentation that may include:
      1. Energy purchasing and/or use records (e.g., invoices, metering records)
    2. Documentation that supports responses to the sub questions on energy source characteristics. This may include:
      1. Published GHG emission factor data for energy sources.
      2. Certifications for biomass energy sources.
      3. Purchased steam temperature and pressure data.
      4. Documentation that indicates the fuel blend ratio for Diesel, Biodiesel, if applicable.
  5. Learn more about energy use here. 

Ensourcepurchrenewmix

Does your facility know the renewable energy sources (energy mix) used to generate your purchased renewables?

  1. Answer No if you do not know the energy source (energy mix) of your purchased renewables. If No is selected, the standard mix will be used.
  2. Answer Yes if you know the specific energy sources for your purchased renewables. If Yes is selected, you will be presented with additional questions about those sources.

Enpurchrenewmixsources

If “Yes”, please select the energy sources

  1. This question will only appear if you:
    1. Select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
    2. Select “Yes” to ensourcepurchrenewmix in the Site section.
  2. Click “Select” to choose the applicable energy sources.
  3. Learn more about energy use here. 

Enpurchrenewmixtable

Please complete the following question to provide details on the energy mix of the purchased renewables for the reporting period.

  1. This table will only appear if you select energy sources from enpurchrenewmixsources in the Site section.

Enpurchrenewmixsourcequant

What is the percentage (%) of each energy source?

  1. In the freeform numeric field, enter the percentage of the energy mix used to generate purchased renewables.
  2. The percentage of all renewable energy sources should add to 100%.
  3. Energy mix is a combination of different energy sources that contribute to the overall energy consumption of a given area.
  4. Learn more about energy use here. 

Enpurchrenewppafile

Please upload a copy of your PPA (Power Purchase Agreement)

  1. This question appears if you select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
  2. Select “Choose file.” In the file manager, select the desired file to upload, followed by "Open."
  3. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) - a financial agreement between an electricity generator and a customer such as a utility, government, or company.
  4. Suggested Uploads
    1. Energy tracking records that show all of the facility’s energy sources.
    2. Supporting documentation that supports responses to the applicable sub questions
  5. Documentation Required
    1. List of all energy sources used at the facility and any supporting documentation that may include:
      1. Energy purchasing and/or use records (e.g., invoices, metering records)
    2. Documentation that supports responses to the sub questions on energy source characteristics. This may include:
      1. Published GHG emission factor data for energy sources.
      2. Certifications for biomass energy sources.
      3. Purchased steam temperature and pressure data.
      4. Documentation that indicates the fuel blend ratio for Diesel, Biodiesel, if applicable.
  6. Learn more about energy use here. 

Enpurchrenewppaown

Does your facility have the ownership of the associated renewable energy credits/carbon offsets from these purchased renewables?

  1. This question appears if you select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
  2. Select “Yes” or “No” from the dropdown menu.
  3. Answer “Yes” if: Your facility has the ownership of the associated renewable energy credits/carbon offsets from these purchased renewables.
  4. Answer “No” if: Your facility does not have the ownership of the associated renewable energy credits/carbon offsets from these purchased renewables.
  5. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are market-based instruments that represent environmental benefits associated with renewable electricity generation.
  6. Learn more about energy use here. 

Enonsiterenewsellrecs

From the reported Onsite Solar or Wind Power Generation, are the carbon or renewable energy credits sold/allocated to an external party?

  1. This question appears if you select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
  2. Select “Yes” or “No” from the dropdown menu.
  3. Answer “Yes” if: The carbon or renewable energy credits are sold/allocated to an external party. If you answer “Yes”, then you will be prompted to enter the percentage of the credits sold/allocated to the external party.
  4. Answer “No” if: The carbon or renewable energy credits are not sold/allocated to an external party.
  5. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) are market-based instrument that represents environmental benefits associated with renewable electricity generation.
  6. Learn more about energy use here. 

Enonsiterenewsellrecsqty

What is the percentage of the credits sold/allocated to the external party?

  1. This question appears if you:
    1. Select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
    2. Select “Yes” under enonsiterenewsellrecs in the Site section.
  2. In the freeform numeric field, enter the percentage of the credits sold/allocated to the external party.
  3. Learn more about energy use here. 

Ensolarcapacity

What is the capacity of the onsite Solar Photovoltaic (electricity generating) system (in kWp)?

  1. This question appears if you select “Solar Photovoltaic” under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
  2. In the freeform numeric field, enter the capacity of the onsite Solar Photovoltaic system.
  3. Solar Photovoltaic systems convert sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials.
  4. Learn more about energy use here.

Endieselforgeneratorqty

What is the percentage of your total Diesel usage, used for the onsite Generator? 

  1. This question appears if you select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
  2. In the freeform numeric field, enter the percentage of your total Diesel usage used for the onsite Generator.
    • Diesel is the type of fuel used primarily in diesel engines, which are commonly found in trucks, buses, cars, as well as machinery and generators.
  3. Learn more about energy use here.

Endieselmix

Is the Diesel used within your facility a mixture of both Biodiesel and Diesel?

  1. This question appears if you select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
  2. Select “Yes” or “No” from the dropdown menu.
  3. Answer “Yes” if: The Diesel used within your facility is a mixture of both Biodiesel and Diesel. If you answer “Yes”, then you will be prompted to enter the percentage of Biodiesel within your diesel source.
  4. Answer “No” if: The Diesel used within your facility is not a mixture of both Biodiesel and Diesel.
  5. Biodiesel is blended with traditional diesel, this renewable alternative is made from vegetable oils or animal fats.
  6. Diesel is the type of fuel used primarily in diesel engines, which are commonly found in trucks, buses, cars, as well as machinery and generators.
  7. Learn more about energy use here. 

Enbiodieselpercent

If “Yes”, What is the percentage of Biodiesel within your diesel source? (i.e. B10, B15, B20 etc.)

  1. This question appears if you:
    1. Select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
    2. Select “Yes” under endieselmix in the Site section.
  2. In the freeform numeric field, enter the percentage of Biodiesel within your diesel source.
  3. Biodiesel is blended with traditional diesel, this renewable alternative is made from vegetable oils or animal fats.
  4. Diesel is the type of fuel used primarily in diesel engines, which are commonly found in trucks, buses, cars, as well as machinery and generators.
  5. Learn more about energy use here. 

Enbiodieselmix

Is the Biodiesel used within your facility a mixture of both Biodiesel and Diesel?

  1. This question appears if you select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
  2. Select “Yes” or “No” from the dropdown menu.
  3. Answer “Yes” if: The Biodiesel used within your facility is a mixture of both Biodiesel and Diesel. If you answer “Yes”, then you will be prompted to enter the percentage of Biodiesel within your biodiesel source.
  4. Answer “No” if: The Biodiesel used within your facility is not a mixture of both Biodiesel and Diesel.
  5. Biodiesel is blended with traditional diesel, this renewable alternative is made from vegetable oils or animal fats.
  6. Diesel is the type of fuel used primarily in diesel engines, which are commonly found in trucks, buses, cars, as well as machinery and generators.
  7. Learn more about energy use here. 

Enbiodieselmixpercent

If “Yes”, What is the percentage of Biodiesel within your biodiesel source? (i.e. B100, B90, B75 etc.)

  1. This question appears if you:
    1. Select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
    2. Select “Yes” under enbiodieselmix in the Site section.
  2. In the freeform numeric field, enter the percentage of Biodiesel within your biodiesel source.
  3. Biodiesel is blended with traditional diesel, this renewable alternative is made from vegetable oils or animal fats.
  4. Diesel is the type of fuel used primarily in diesel engines, which are commonly found in trucks, buses, cars, as well as machinery and generators.
  5. Learn more about energy use here. 

Ensourcecustomefs

Would you like to enter custom emission factors? Advanced users only

  1. This question appears if you select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
  2. Select “Yes” or “No” from the dropdown menu.
  3. Answer “Yes” if: Your facility knows the custom emission factors for your purchased renewables, purchased electricity, purchased chilled water, or purchased heating. If you answer “Yes”, then you will be prompted to answer additional questions related to each energy source.
  4. Answer “No” if: Your facility does not know the custom emission factors for your purchased renewables, purchased electricity, purchased chilled water, and purchased heating.
  5. Custom emission factors are used when standard emission factor sets such as the US EPA, UK DEFRA, IPCC, or other EF sets do not cover calculation needs. Using custom emission factors also allows for higher accuracy and detail of emissions from specific sources or activities.
  6. Learn more about energy use here. 

Ensourcepurchrenewefknown

Does your facility know the GHG emission factor of your purchased renewables in the reporting period?

  1. Answer No if you do not know the specific GHG emission factor of this source. If No is selected, the standard country emission factor will be used.
  2. Answer Yes if you know the specific emission factor for this source (this is uncommon). If Yes is selected, you will be presented with additional questions about the details of this emission factor.
    • If Yes, Please indicate the emission factor (kg CO2e/kWh)
      • Note: This should be the most recent and applicable emission factor attributable to the facility’s purchased renewables used in the reporting year.
    • Please provide a direct link to the source of this emission factor
    • Please upload documentation if available.
    • Does your facility have the ownership of the associated renewable energy credits/carbon offsets from these purchased renewables?
    • Does your facility know the renewable energy sources (energy mix) used to generate your purchased renewables?

Ensourcepurchrenewef

If “Yes”, please indicate the emission factor (kg CO2e/kWh) of your purchased renewables.

  1. This question appears if you:
    1. Select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
    2. Select “Yes” under ensourcepurchrenewefknown in the Site section.
  2. In the freeform numeric field, enter in the emission factor of the purchased renewable.
  3. Learn more about energy use here. 

Ensourcepurchreneweflink

Please provide a direct link to the source of this emission factor

  1. This question appears if you:
    1. Select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
    2. Select “Yes” under ensourcepurchrenewefknown in the Site section.
  2. In the freeform text field, enter in the direct link to the source of the emission factor.
  3. Learn more about energy use here. 

Ensourcepurchreneweffile

Please upload documentation, if available.

  1. This question appears if you:
    1. Select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
    2. Select “Yes” under ensourcepurchrenewefknown in the Site section.
  2. Select “Choose file.” In the file manager, select the desired file to upload, followed by "Open."
  3. Learn more about energy use here. 

Enghgefelecpurch

Does your facility know the GHG emission factor of your purchased electricity source in the reporting period?

  1. ​​Answer No if you do not know the specific GHG emission factor of this source. If No is selected, the standard country emission factor will be used.
  2. Answer Yes if you know the specific emission factor for this source (this is uncommon). If Yes is selected, you will be presented with additional questions about the details of this emission factor.
    • If Yes, please indicate the emission factor (kg CO2e/kWh)
      • Note: This should be the most recent and applicable emission factor attributable to the facility’s purchased electricity used in the reporting year. 
    • Please provide a direct link to the source of this emission factor
    • Please upload documentation if available.

Enghgefelecpurchwquant

If “Yes”, please indicate the emission factor (kg CO2e/kWh) of your purchased electricity source

  1. This question appears if you:
    1. Select the applicable source of energy under ensourcefacility in the Site section.
    2. Select “Yes” under enghgefelecpurch in the Site section.
  2. In the freeform numeric field, enter in the emission factor of the purchased electricity source.
  3. Learn more about energy use here.

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