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emissions type may have more than one possible estimation methodology, and it is important that the inventory
coordinator understands all possible methodologies and be able to communicate this to all parties assisting in the
data gathering.
Step 5: Review Methodologies Used for the 2005 Inventory to Determine Data to Collect
In order to duplicate or improve upon the methods used in this inventory, local staff should again review the
methods used for this inventory—these methods are again located in Appendix B—and within the master data sheet.
These methods reflect the data limitations for each local government (as many local governments could not obtain
data necessary to meet the recommended methods in LGOP). Wherever possible, these methods should be
duplicated or, if it is possible, replaced with the recommended methods outlined in LGOP. Using these
methodologies, staff will determine what data needs to be collected and communicate this effectively to the data
gathering team.
Step 6: Begin Data Collection
With the exception of electricity and natural gas for stationary sources, all data collection will be internal. To obtain
stationary source energy consumption data, staff will need to contact the ICLEI representative to determine who the
contact is for PG&E data (other utilities will need to be contacted directly).
Step 7: Use the Data Forms as a Resource During Data Gathering
A number of questions will come up during the data gathering process that may be difficult to answer. ICLEI has
attempted to capture all of the questions that arose during the 2005 inventory and how they were addressed through
the master data sheet. Within the master data sheet, staff should review the raw data, working data, and completed
data forms to review how raw data was converted to final data, and also to review any notes taken by ICLEI staff
during the 2005 inventory process.
For example, reviewing the stationary sources PG&E data within the master data sheet will allow local staff to
review how individual accounts were separated into each category and which counts may have been excluded from
the inventory.
Step 8: Use Emissions Software to Calculate Emissions
ICLEI has provided the staff lead on the 2005 inventory with a backup of the software used to calculate many of the
emissions included in this report. Staff should use this (or more current ICLEI software) to calculate emissions by
inputting the activity data into the software. ICLEI staff and ICLEI trainings are available to assist local government
staff in calculating emissions.
2005 Daly City Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory XXII