Revision to VM0039 Methodology for Use of Foam Stabilized Base and Emulsion Asphalt Mixtures in Pavement Application, v1.1

VM0039, v1.1 provides a framework for the quantification of GHG emission reductions associated with the production and installation of Foam Stabilized Base (FSB) and/or asphalt emulsions as replacements for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) in road construction projects in the United States. The proposed major revision to this methodology comprises the following:

• Re-assess and update the baseline performance benchmark to meet VCS requirements and ensure alignment with industry trends and research.
• Expand the geographical scope of the methodology to include Canada (North America) due to similarities in technologies and practices in road construction.
• Re-assess and possibly revise the default factor on upstream displacement that was published in version 1.1 of the methodology.

The proposed revision is being developed by Global Emissionairy, LLC (external) and is currently at “Step 3: Draft Methodology Development” of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process, v4.4 (PDF).

Stakeholders interested in collaborating during methodology development or developing projects that this methodology might enable are encouraged to contact methodologies@verra.org. Please include Methodology Development ID# M0223 in the subject line