Status

Active 20 August 2012

Mitigation
Outcome Label
Eligibility

Reductions

Sectoral Scope

11. Fugitive emissions from industrial gases

This methodology quantifies the GHG emission reductions generated by reducing leaks of hydroflourocarbon (HFC) refrigerants from commercial refrigeration systems in the United States.  HFC leaks can be reduced by monitoring refrigeration systems using infrared real time leak detection systems.  By detecting leaks quickly, refrigeration systems can be maintained and thereby reducing the rate of HFC emissions.

This methodology is applicable to projects which install infrared, real time leak detection systems on commercial refrigeration systems in the United States to reduce leaks of HFC refrigerants.

Proposed Revisions

Development History

VM0001, Infrared Automatic Refrigerant Leak Detection Efficiency Project Methodology, v1.1 (PDF) 

Status: Active since March 17, 2017
Mitigation Outcome Label Eligibility: Reduction
Summary of Changes: Clarified that GWP values must be derived from sources specified by the VCS rules (GWP parameter tables listed below paragraph 26).
Developer(s): Carbon Neutral Business Network (external)
Dates of Public Consultation: N/A
Summary of Public Consultation: N/A
VVB Assessment Report(s): N/A – minor revision

VM0001, Infrared Automatic Refrigerant Leak Detection Efficiency Project Methodology, v1.0 (PDF)

Status: Active from August 20, 2012 to March 17, 2017
Developer(s): Carbon Neutral Business Network (external)
Dates of Public Consultation: January 18, 2010 to February 16, 2010
Draft Shared During Public Consultation: N/A
Summary of Public Consultation: N/A
VVB Assessment Report(s):  First Assessment Report for VM0001, v1.0 (PDF), Second Assessment Report VM0001, v1.0 (PDF)