Using Cal e-GGRT to Prepare Your Subpart C Report
Note: The Cal e-GGRT help system includes general instruction on using the California GHG reporting tool. However, the help system may not explain differences between California and U.S. EPA reporting requirements. Please refer to the ARB reporting website for California-specific reporting requirements and additional help.


This page provides an overview of subtopics that are central to subpart C reporting:

The end of the page contains links you can use for more information on these topics.

Configuration Identification Information

For stationary combustion sources required to report under subpart C, Cal e-GGRT requires you to identify which reporting option each unit or group of units will be using to report emissions. The different subpart C reporting options are referred to as “Configurations” in Cal e-GGRT. The individual configurations are designed to match the reporting options made available by the rule in 40 CFR 98.36. As specified in part 98, each configuration has slightly different reporting requirements. Once a configuration is added, Cal e-GGRT will allow you to enter the required reporting elements for the configuration type selected. A facility may have multiple configuration types and/or multiple configurations of any given type. A single unit may not be reported under multiple configurations.

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Starting on the Subpart C Overview page, click the link titled "ADD a Configuration" below the CONFIGURATION SUMMARY table.

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The unit or group configuration types are first briefly identified below with the relevant regulatory citation, and then again in more detail:

  • Configuration Type 1 - A single unit using Tiers 1, 2 or 3 to calculate emissions [98.36(b)]
  • Configuration Type 2 - A single unit using Tier 4 (CEMS) to calculate emissions [98.36(b)]
  • Configuration Type 3 - A group of units using the aggregation of units reporting alternative [98.36(c)(1)]
  • Configuration Type 4 - A group of units using the common pipe configurations reporting alternative [98.36(c)(3)]
  • Configuration Type 5 - A group of units using Tier 4 (CEMS) to calculate emissions and reporting under the monitored common stack or duct configurations reporting alternative [98.36(c)(2)]
  • Configuration Type 6 – Part 75 units using the alternative CO2 mass emissions calculation methods provided in 98.33(a)(5) [98.36(d)(2)]
Configuration Type 1 - Single Unit Using Tiers 1, 2, or 3 [98.36(b)]

The single unit reporting configuration is the most basic configuration type. Any unit may be reported individually in Cal e-GGRT. If the unit uses Tiers 1, 2, or 3 to calculate CO2 emissions, it must be reported as a configuration of Type 1. If the use of Tier 4 is required or elected, Configuration Type 2 or 5 must be used.

A unit under Configuration Type 1 may combust multiple fuels, and it is possible for the different fuels to be using different tiers. For example, a unit that is 500 mmBtu/hr in size may be required to use Tier 3 for coal, but only Tier 2 for natural gas or fuel oil.

Facilities with numerous units should investigate if Configuration Type 3 (aggregation of units) or Type 4 (common pipe) may be used.

Configuration Type 2 – Single Unit Using Tier 4 [98.36(b)]

Configuration Type 2 is the reporting option for single units that are either required, or elect to use Tier 4 (CEMS). CO2 emissions will be reported for all fuels combined, but CH4 and N2O emissions will still need to be reported on a fuel by fuel basis.

Should a unit change methodology from Tiers 1-3 to Tier 4 during the year, the unit will need to be added as two separate configurations in Cal e-GGRT with different configuration names.

If a single CEMS is used to monitor multiple units (multiple combustion, or one combustion and one or more process units), Configuration Type 5 should be used instead.

Configuration Type 3 – Aggregation of Units [98.36(c)(1)]

The aggregation of units option is a reporting configuration that allows multiple units to be reported as a single entity, provided that certain conditions are met. If this reporting option is selected, emissions from all units grouped in this configuration will be reported as combined emissions in Cal e-GGRT.

If a facility contains two or more units, each of which has a maximum rated heat input capacity of 250 mmBtu/hr or less, you may report these units as a single reporting configuration of Type 3 in Cal e-GGRT, provided that only Tiers 1-3 are used and the units use the same tier for any common fuels combusted. Fuels of different types may use different tiers, as permitted. There is no limit on the number of units that may be included in this configuration provided the previous criteria are met.

While the use of Tier 3 is permitted to be used in an aggregation of units configuration, it is generally not required for configurations of this type as Tier 3 is only required for certain units larger than 250 mmBtu/hr. Units of that size may not be included in the aggregation of units configuration.

Configuration Type 4 – Common Pipe [98.36(c)(3)]

The common pipe reporting configuration is another alternative reporting option that allows for multiple units to be reported as a single group entry.

This configuration is different from the aggregation of units configuration in that there is no size constraint. The common pipe configuration may only be used if two or more stationary combustion units at a facility combust the same type of liquid or gaseous fuel and the fuel is fed to the individual units through a common supply line or pipe.

The common pipe configuration may only be used if the units only combust the liquid or gaseous fuel supplied by the common pipe. Units that combust fuel other than the fuel supplied by the common pipe must be accounted for under a separate configuration. For example, a unit that burns coal and natural gas may not be included in a common pipe configuration for units that only combust natural gas. In such a situation, you may report the units that only combust natural gas as a common pipe configuration. To calculate emissions for the common pipe, you would subtract the quantity of diverted gas (i.e. gas combusted at a coal unit) from the quantity of gas measured for the common pipe by using company records. The diverted gas would need to be accounted for in a separate configuration (unless diverted offsite or to an exempt unit).

The tier required for the common pipe configuration is based on the maximum rated heat input capacity of the largest unit served by the common pipe.

Configuration Type 5 – Common Stack [98.36(c)(2)]

If multiple units vent to a common stack or duct and Tier 4 is used to calculate the CO2 emissions for those units, the common stack configuration must be used. If only a single combustion unit vents to the stack and no process units are vented to the stack, then Configuration Type 2 (single unit using Tier 4) should be used.

Configuration Type 6 – Alternative Part 75 Reporters [98.36(d)(2)]

This configuration represents the alternative calculation and reporting requirements available to certain units that report heat input year-round to EPA according to part 75. Units subject to subpart D (electricity generating units that are subject to the Acid Rain Program or EGUs that are otherwise required to monitor and report to EPA CO2 emissions year-round according to Part 75) would not be eligible to report under this option. Units subject to subpart D should report following the instructions for subpart D.

If this option is selected in place of using one of the 4 tiers, the applicable calculation methodology specified in 98.33(a)(5) must be used to calculate CO2 emissions and the reporting requirements specified in 98.36(d)(2) replace the requirements specified in 98.36(a)-(b).

Configuration-Level Emissions Information

Once a configuration is added, the user will be prompted to input information that will serve to identify the configuration. The identification elements are listed below for each configuration type:

Configuration Types 1, 3 and 4

Note: Configuration Type 1 pictured.

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For configurations of Type 1 (single unit using Tiers 1, 2, or 3), subpart C requires the following additional information aggregated at the configuration-level:

  • The total annual biogenic CO2 mass emissions. This includes both CO2 emissions from the combustion of biomass fuels and the biogenic portion of CO2 emissions from fuels with a mixed biogenic and fossil component [98.36(b)(8)(ii)]
  • The total annual CO2 mass emissions from sorbent [98.36(b)(10)]

For configurations of Type 3 (aggregation of units), subpart C requires the following additional information aggregated at the configuration-level:

  • The total annual biogenic CO2 mass emissions. This includes both CO2 emissions from the combustion of biomass fuels and the biogenic portion of CO2 emissions from fuels with a mixed biogenic and fossil component [98.36(c)(1)(vi)]
  • The total annual CO2 mass emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels. This includes both CO2 emissions from all fossil fuels and the fossil portion of CO2 emissions from fuels with a mixed biogenic and fossil component [98.36(c)(1)(vi)]
  • The total annual CO2 mass emissions from sorbent [98.36(c)(1)(x)]

For configurations of Type 4 (non-CEMS group of units sharing common fuel supply pipe), subpart C requires the following additional information aggregated at the configuration-level:

  • The total annual biogenic CO2 mass emissions. This includes both CO2 emissions from the combustion of biomass fuels and the biogenic portion of CO2 emissions from fuels with a mixed biogenic and fossil component [98.36(c)(3)(vi)]
  • The total annual CO2 mass emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels. This includes both CO2 emissions from all fossil fuels and the fossil portion of CO2 emissions from fuels with a mixed biogenic and fossil component [98.36(c)(3)(vi)]

Use the text boxes to enter the required information for your configuration type.

When finished, click SAVE.

Configuration Types 2 and 5

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For configurations of Type 2 (single unit using Tier 4) and Type 5 (monitored common stack or duct configurations), subpart C requires the following additional information aggregated at the configuration-level:

  • The cumulative CO2 mass emissions for each quarter during the reporting year. The cumulative value is the sum of hourly emissions for the respective quarter only (for example, for the fourth quarter, the emissions will be summed for the fourth quarter only, not from all four quarters in the year). This value will include both biogenic and non-biogenic emissions [98.36(e)(2)(vi)(B)]
  • The total annual biogenic CO2 mass emissions. This includes both CO2 emissions from the combustion of biomass fuels and the biogenic portion of CO2 emissions from fuels with a mixed biogenic and fossil component [98.36(b)(9)(ii), 98.36(c)(2)(viii)]
  • The total annual non-biogenic CO2 mass emissions (i.e. CO2 mass emissions from fossil fuels, sorbent use, and process emissions) [98.36(b)(9)(ii), 98.36(c)(2)(viii)]
  • The total annual CO2 mass emissions measured by the CEMS. This will include both biogenic and non-biogenic emissions [98.36(b)(9)(1)-(ii), 98.36(c)(2)(viii)]
  • An indication (check box) if emissions reported for the CEMS include emissions calculated according to 98.33(a)(4)(viii) for a slipstream that bypassed the CEMS [98.33(a)(4)(viii)]
  • The total number of source operating hours in the reporting year [98.36(e)(2)(vi)(A)]
  • The total operating hours in which a substitute data value was used in the emissions calculations for the CO2 concentration parameter (if an O2 monitor is used to calculate CO2 concentration, report missing data for the O2 monitor here) [98.36(e)(2)(vi)(C), 98.3(c)(8)]
  • The total operating hours in which a substitute data value was used in the emissions calculations for the stack gas flow rate parameter [98.36(e)(2)(vi)(C), 98.3(c)(8)]
  • The total operating hours in which a substitute data value was used in the emissions calculations for the stack gas moisture content parameter (if moisture correction is required and a continuous moisture monitor is used) [98.36(e)(2)(vi)(C), 98.3(c)(8)]
  • An indication (check box) of whether biogenic CO2 mass emissions were estimated using the methodology described by Equations C-12, C-13, and C-14 (See section 98.33(e)(2))

If biogenic CO2 emissions were estimated using the methodology described by Equations C-12, C-13, and C-14, the following additional information is required by subpart C for configurations of Type 2:

  • The total annual volume of CO2 emitted from the combustion of all fuels [98.36(e)(2)(ix)(A)]
  • The total annual volume of CO2 emitted from the combustion of all fossil fuels [98.36(e)(2)(ix)(B)]
  • The total annual volume of CO2 emitted from the combustion of all biomass fuels [98.36(e)(2)(ix)(C)]
  • The total annual biogenic CO2 mass emissions calculated using the procedures in 98.33(e)(2) [98.36(e)(2)(ix)(G)]

Use the text boxes and check box to enter the required information for your configuration type.

When finished, click SAVE.

Configuration Type 6 (year-round Part 75 heat input reporters)

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For configurations of Type 6 (year-round Part 75 heat input reporters), subpart C requires the following additional information aggregated at the configuration-level:

  • The total annual biogenic CO2 mass emissions. This includes both CO2 emissions from the combustion of biomass fuels and the biogenic portion of CO2 emissions from fuels with a mixed biogenic and fossil component [98.36(d)(2)(ii)(I), 98.36(d)(2)(iii)(I)]
    • Report zero for this value if the facility elects to use the option specified in 98.3(c)(12) for the 2010 reporting year (where the facility chooses not to separately report biogenic emissions from part 75 units)
  • The total annual CO2 emissions at the monitored location, as calculated by the applicable part 75 methodology. Include both biogenic and non-biogenic CO2 in this value. [98.36(d)(2)(ii)(F), 98.36(d)(2)(iii)(F)]
  • If CO2 calculation methodology used was CEMS, the following additional elements are required:
    • The total number of source operating hours in the reporting year that the CO2 concentration parameter was missing (if an O2 monitor is used to calculate CO2 concentration, report missing data for the O2 monitor here) [98.3(c)(8)]
    • The total number of source operating hours in the reporting year that the stack gas flow rate parameter was missing [98.3(c)(8)]
    • The total number of source operating hours in the reporting year that the moisture content parameter was missing (if a continuous monitor is in use) [98.3(c)(8)]
  • If CO2 calculation methodology used was the Appendix D and G calculation method, the following additional elements are required:
    • Total number of operating hours during the year that fuel flow rate data was missing [98.3(c)(8)]
    • Total number of operating hours during the year that high heating value data was missing [98.3(c)(8)]

Additional information comparing configuration level data collected and that data's presentation in the summary report

Fuel Identification Information

For configurations of all types, subpart C requires you to identify the following for each configuration:

  • The fuel types combusted during the reporting year [98.36(b)(4), 98.36(c)(1)(v), 98.36(c)(2)(iv), 98.36(c)(3)(iv), 98.36(d)(2)(ii)(A), and 98.36(d)(2)(iii)(A)]

If a configuration type is selected that uses Tiers 1, 2, or 3, you will be required to specify which equation is used to calculate CO2 emissions. By identifying which equation is used to calculate emissions, e-GGRT is able to determine which data reporting elements are required for each fuel type.

For Configurations of Type 1 (single unit using Tiers 1, 2, or 3), Type 3 (aggregation of units), and Type 4 (common pipe), subpart C requires you to identify the methods used to calculate emissions for each fuel type. Include the following information for each fuel type combusted in the unit:

  • Calculation methodology start date and end date, for each fuel type [98.36(b)(6)-(7), 98.36(c)(1)(viii)-(ix), 98.36(c)(3)(viii)-(ix)]
  • Calculation methodology used for the emissions calculation period specified, for each fuel type [98.36(b)(5), 98.36(c)(1)(vii), 98.36(c)(3)(v)]:
    • Tier 1/Equation C-1: Annual fuel combusted, default heating value, and default CO2 emission factor
    • Tier 1/Equation C-1a: Annual natural gas usage from billing records (therms) and default CO2 emission factor
    • Tier 1/Equation C-1b: Annual natural gas usage from billing records (mmBtu) and default CO2 emission factor
    • Tier 2/Equation C-2a: Annual fuel combusted, measured heating value, and default CO2 emission factor
    • Tier 2/Equation C-2c: Steam generation, ratio of maximum rated heat input capacity to design rated steam output capacity, and default CO2 emission factor (for MSW and solid fuels listed in Table C-1))
    • Tier 3/Equation C-3: Annual mass of solid fuel combusted and average carbon content of the solid fuel
    • Tier 3/Equation C-4: Annual mass of liquid fuel combusted and average carbon content of the liquid fuel
    • Tier 3/Equation C-5: Annual volume of gaseous fuel combusted, average carbon content of the gaseous fuel, and average molecular weight of the gaseous fuel
  • The user should refer to 98.33(b) to determine which Tier is required for each fuel type at the configuration.

Fuel-Level Emissions Information

The data entry screen will vary depending on the calculation methodology (tier and equation).

Tier 1 (Equation C-1, C-1a, or C-1b)

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For each fuel type (including biomass fuel(s)) for which you have elected to use a Tier 1 (Equation C-1, C-1a, or C-1b) methodology, subpart C requires you to report the following information by fuel type, which Cal e-GGRT will calculate based on provided inputs:

  • The total annual CO2 mass emissions derived from Equation C-1, Equation C-1a, or Equation C-1b in metric tons CO2 (this value will include both non-biogenic and biogenic CO2 as applicable) [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]
  • The total annual CH4 mass emissions derived from Equation C-8, Equation C-8a, or Equation C-8b in metric tons CH4 and in metric tons CO2e (for Table C-2 fuels only). [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]
  • The total annual N2O mass emissions derived from Equation C-8, Equation C-8a, or Equation C-8b in metric tons N2O and in metric tons CO2e (for Table C-2 fuels only). [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]

Use the radio buttons to elect to report emissions using the Cal e-GGRT calculated value or to enter your own value manually. If you elect to report manually calculated emissions values, use the the appropriate radio buttons and data fields. Otherwise, the radio buttons will default to using the calculated results.

When finished, click NEXT.

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Use the Equation Inputs to enter:

  • For Equation C-1
    • Mass or volume of fuel combusted per year
  • For Equation C-1a
    • Annual natural gas usage
    • Annual volume of fuel combusted
    • For Equation C-1b
    • Annual natural gas usage
    • Annual volume of fuel combusted

When finished, click NEXT. On the Fuel-specific Emissions screen, click FINISHED to save the data entered for this fuel.

Tier 2 (Equations C-2a and C-2b)

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For each fuel type (including biomass fuel(s)) for which you have elected to use the Tier 2 (Equation C-2a) methodology, subpart C requires you to report the following information by fuel type, which Cal e-GGRT will calculate based on provided inputs:

  • The total annual CO2 mass emissions derived from Equation C-2a in metric tons CO2 (this value will include both non-biogenic and biogenic CO2 as applicable) [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]
  • The total annual CH4 mass emissions derived from Equation C-9a in metric tons CH4 and in metric tons CO2e (for Table C-2 fuels only). [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]
  • The total annual N2O mass emissions derived from Equation C-9a in metric tons N2O and in metric tons CO2e (for Table C-2 fuels only). [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]

Use the radio buttons to elect to report emissions using the Cal e-GGRT calculated value or to enter your own value manually. If you elect to report manually calculated emissions values, use the the appropriate radio buttons and data fields. Otherwise, the radio buttons will default to using the calculated results.

Use the check boxes, plain text box, and drop-down menu to enter the remaining required emissions information.

  • Identification of each month for which HHVs were calculated using one or more substitute data values [98.36(e)(2)(ii)(C)]
  • The frequency of the HHV determinations [98.36(e)(2)(ii)(B)]
    • Hourly
    • Daily
    • Weekly
    • Monthly
    • Semiannually
    • Quarterly
    • Once per fuel lot
    • Upon addition of oil to the storage tank
    • Other (specify)

When finished, click NEXT.

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Use the Equation Inputs to enter required inputs:

  • Fuel
  • Higher heating value
  • Emission Factor

To calculate the higher heating value:

  • Download the "Equation C-2b spreadsheet to calculate Annual Average HHV"
  • Complete the spreadsheet following embedded instructions
  • Save the spreadsheet to your computer
  • Enter the higher heating value into Cal e-GGRT
  • Upload the saved Equation C-2b spreadsheet using the provided BROWSE and UPLOAD buttons.

When finished, click NEXT. On the Fuel-specific Emissions screen, click FINISHED to save the data entered for this fuel.

Tier 2 (Equation C-2c)

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For each fuel type (including biomass fuel(s)) for which you have elected to use the Tier 2 (Equation C-2c) methodology, subpart C requires you to report the following information by fuel type, which Cal e-GGRT will calculate based on provided inputs:

  • The total annual CO2 mass emissions derived from Equation C-2c in metric tons CO2 (this value will include both non-biogenic and biogenic CO2 as applicable) [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]
  • The total annual CH4 mass emissions derived from Equation C-9b in metric tons CH4 and in metric tons CO2e (for Table C-2 fuels only). [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]
  • The total annual N2O mass emissions derived from Equation C-9b in metric tons N2O and in metric tons CO2e (for Table C-2 fuels only). [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]

Use the radio buttons to elect to report emissions using the Cal e-GGRT calculated value or to enter your own value manually. If you elect to report manually calculated emissions values, use the the appropriate radio buttons and data fields. Otherwise, the radio buttons will default to using the calculated results.

When finished, click NEXT.

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Use the Equation Inputs to enter required inputs:

  • Mass of steam generated by MSW or solid fuel combustion
  • Ratio of the boiler's max rated heat input capacity to its design rated steam output capacity
  • Annual mass or volume of fuel combusted

When finished, click NEXT. On the Fuel-specific Emissions screen, click FINISHED to save the data entered for this fuel.

Tier 3 (Equation C-3, C-4, or C-5)

Note: Equation C-5 pictured, Equations C-3 and C-4 will not include the MOLECULAR WEIGHT INFORMATION section

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For each fuel type (including biomass fuel(s)) for which you have elected to use a Tier 3 (Equation C-3, C-4, or C-5) methodology, subpart C requires you to report the following information by fuel type, which Cal e-GGRT will calculate based on provided inputs:

  • The total annual CO2 mass emissions derived from Equation C-3 for solid fuels, Equation C-4 for liquid fuels, or Equation C-5 for gaseous fuels in metric tons CO2 (this value will include both non-biogenic and biogenic CO2 as applicable) [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]
  • The total annual CH4 mass emissions derived from Equation C-8 in metric tons CH4 and in metric tons CO2e (for Table C-2 fuels only). [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]
  • The total annual N2O mass emissions derived from Equation C-8 in metric tons N2O and in metric tons CO2e (for Table C-2 fuels only). [98.36(b)(8)(i), 98.36(c)(1)(vi), 98.36(c)(3)(vii)]

Use the radio buttons to elect to report emissions using the Cal e-GGRT calculated value or to enter your own value manually. If you elect to report manually calculated emissions values, use the the appropriate radio buttons and data fields. Otherwise, the radio buttons will default to using the calculated results.

Use the check boxes, plain text box, and drop-down menu to enter the remaining required emissions information.

  • The total number of valid carbon content determinations [98.36(e)(2)(iv)(D)]
  • The total number of carbon content substitute data values [98.36(e)(2)(iv)(E)]
  • The frequency of carbon content determinations [98.36(e)(2)(iv)(B)]
    • Hourly
    • Daily
    • Weekly
    • Monthly
    • Semiannually
    • Quarterly
    • Once per fuel lot
    • Upon addition of oil to the storage tank
    • Other (specify)
  • The total number of operating hours in the reporting year for which missing data substitution was used for fuel usage [98.3(c)(8)]

For each gaseous fuel at each configuration for which you have elected to use the Tier 3 (Equation C-5) methodology, subpart C requires you to report the following additional information:

  • Total number of valid molecular weight determinations [98.36(e)(2)(iv)(D)]
  • Total number of molecular weight substitute data values [98.36(e)(2)(iv)(E)]
  • Frequency of molecular weight determinations [98.36(e)(2)(iv)(B)]
    • Hourly
    • Daily
    • Weekly
    • Monthly
    • Semiannually
    • Quarterly
    • Other (specify)

When finished, click NEXT.

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Use the Equation Inputs to enter required inputs:

  • For Equation C-3
    • Mass of solid fuel combusted per year
    • Average carbon content of the solid fuel
  • For Equation C-4
    • Volume of liquid fuel combusted per year
    • Average carbon content of the liquid fuel
  • For Equation C-5
    • Volume of gaseous fuel combusted per year
    • Average carbon content of the gaseous fuel
    • Average molecular weight of the gaseous fuel
    • Molar volume conversion factor

To calculate the average carbon content of the fuels and average molecular weight of the gaseous fuel:

  • Download the "Equation C-2b spreadsheet to calculate Annual Average CC" and Equation C-2b spreadsheet to calculate the Annual Average MW"
  • Complete the spreadsheets following embedded instructions
  • Save the spreadsheets to your computer
  • Enter carbon content and molecular weight into Cal e-GGRT
  • Upload the saved Equation C-2b spreadsheets using the provided BROWSE and UPLOAD buttons.

When finished, click NEXT. On the Fuel-specific Emissions screen, click FINISHED to save the data entered for this fuel.

Tier 4 (CEMS) and Year-Round Part 75 Heat Input Reporters

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For Tier 4 (CEMS) configurations and for configurations using the alternative CO2 mass emissions calculation methods provided in 98.33(a)(5) (Year-round Part 75 heat input reporters), you are required to report the following information for each fuel type listed in Table C-2 (including biomass fuel(s)), which Cal e-GGRT will calculate based on provided inputs:

  • The total annual CH4 mass emissions derived from Equation C-10 in metric tons CH4 and in metric tons CO2e. [98.36(b)(9)(iii), 98.36(c)(2)(ix)]
  • The total annual N2O mass emissions derived from Equation C-10 in metric tons N2O and in metric tons CO2e. [98.36(b)(9)(iii), 98.36(c)(2)(ix)]

Use the radio buttons to elect to report emissions using the Cal e-GGRT calculated value or to enter your own value manually. If you elect to report manually calculated emissions values, use the the appropriate radio buttons and data fields. Otherwise, the radio buttons will default to using the calculated results.

When finished, click NEXT.

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Use the Equation Inputs to enter required inputs:

  • Cumulative annual heat input from fuel combustion
  • Annual mass or volume of fuel combusted
  • Emission factor (if the fuel was entered manually)

When finished, click NEXT. On the Fuel-specific Emissions screen, click FINISHED to save the data entered for this fuel.

Subpart Validation Report

You can use the Validation Report to ensure the completeness and quality of your reporting data.

You should use the Validation Report to check your work. The Validation Report performs two types of checks:

  • Data Completeness: Data that are required for reporting is missing or incomplete.
  • Data Quality: Data are outside of the expected range of values.

You may view the Validation Report at any time.

Note that the Validation Report is intended to assist users in entering data, but it is not an indication that the reporter has entered all necessary information, nor is it an indication that the reporter is in compliance with 40 CFR Part 98. Furthermore a negative finding on the validation report is not a guarantee that a data element was entered incorrectly.

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See Also

Screen Errors
Subpart C Configurations
Subpart C Configuration-Level Emissions Information
Subpart C Fuel Identification Information
Subpart C Fuel-Level Emissions Information
Subpart Validation Report

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