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| Ranking |
Effective Practice |
| Description |
The SF6 Emission Reduction Partnership for Electric Power Systems is a collaborative effort between EPA and the electric power industry to identify and implement cost-effective solutions to reduce sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions. SF6 is a highly potent greenhouse gas used in the industry for insulation and current interruption in electric transmission and distribution equipment. |
| Goal / Mission |
The goal of this program is to reduce sulfur hexafluoride emissions from electric power systems. |
| Results / Accomplishments |
Over 60 companies have joined the partnership representing roughly 45% of the industry. Since the inception of the partnership, these companies have reduced SF6 emissions by 278,000 pounds. That's equivalent to eliminating the CO2 emissions of 500,000 cars per year. |
| Categories |
Environment / Air
Environment / Toxic Chemicals
Environment / Weather & Global Warming
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| Organization(s) |
US Environmental Protection Agency |
| Date of Publication |
2006 |
| Location |
Country: USA |
| Primary Contact |
Sally Rand
US EPA SF6 Emission Reduction Partnership for Electric Power Systems
MC 6207J
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 343-9739
rand.sally@epa.gov
http://www.epa.gov/highgwp/electricpower-sf6/in...
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| Target Audience |
Electric Power Systems |
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