Section 2904 - Annual Average Carbon Dioxide Emissions(a) Except as provided in Subsections (b) and (c), a powerplant's annual average carbon dioxide emissions are the amount of carbon dioxide produced on an annual average basis by each fuel used in any component directly involved in electricity production, including, but not limited to, the boiler, combustion turbine, reciprocating or other engine, and fuel cell. The fuels used in this calculation shall include, but are not limited to, primary and secondary fuels, backup fuels, and pilot fuels, and the calculation shall assume that all carbon in the fuels is converted to carbon dioxide. Fuels used in ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to, fire pumps, emergency generators, and vehicles shall not be included.(b) For powerplants not eligible for renewable portfolio standard certification that use biomass fuels in combination with other fuel(s), the powerplant's annual average carbon dioxide emissions are the amount of carbon dioxide produced on an annual average basis by all fuels used other than biomass, biogas or landfill gas.(c) For covered procurements that employ geological formation injection for CO2 sequestration, the annual average carbon dioxide emissions shall not include the carbon dioxide emissions that are projected to be successfully sequestered. The EPS for such powerplants shall be determined based on projections of net emissions over the life of the powerplant. Carbon dioxide emissions shall be considered successfully sequestered if the sequestration project meets the following requirements: (1) Includes the capture, transportation, and geologic formation injection of CO2 emissions;(2) Complies with all applicable laws and regulations; and(3) Has an economically and technically feasible plan that will result in the permanent sequestration of CO2 once the sequestration project is operational.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 20, § 2904
1. New section filed 10-16-2007; operative 10-16-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 42). Note: Authority cited: Sections 25213 and 25218(e), Public Resources Code; and Section 8341, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Section 8341, Public Utilities Code.
1. New section filed 10-16-2007; operative 10-16-2007 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2007, No. 42).