sb5 epa 09082004

Air Quality in Texas and the Role of Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy: 

Air Quality in Texas and the Role of Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy James Yarbrough U.S. EPA-Region 6 Dallas, Texas

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More Protective Standards Designate Attainment and Non-Attainment Areas State Implementation Plans National Tools for Pollution that Crosses State Boundaries No Backsliding National Clean Air Strategy Cleaner Air, Better Health, Brighter Future

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Clean Air Mercury Rule Clean Air Nonroad Diesel Rule Clean Air Interstate Rule Clean Air Fine Particle Rule Clean Air Ozone Rule The Clean Air Suite Clean Air Rules of 2004 More Protective Standards National Tools for Pollution that Crosses State Boundaries

NATIONAL AIR PROGRAMS: 

NATIONAL AIR PROGRAMS Clean Air Interstate Rule. Address power plant transport. Clean Nonroad Diesel Rule. Controls heavy duty diesel equipment engines. 8-Hour Transportation Conformity Rule. Provides for future transportation planning. PM2.5 Designations. All areas in Region 6 are in attainment.

EPA Response to State Fine Particle Recommendations: 

EPA Response to State Fine Particle Recommendations States that meet the PM 2.5 standard (28)

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8-hour Ozone Trends DFW Nonattainment Area 8-hour standard = 84 ppb 8-hour ozone concentration = 3 year average of the annual 4th highest values, calculated site by site 8-hour ozone concentrations presented above are taken from the highest concentration site in the monitoring network for each 3 year period March 10, 2004 3:30pm

8-HOUR OZONE STANDARD: 

8-HOUR OZONE STANDARD Based on 8-hour average exposure. Current research shows greater risk of serious respiratory health effects from prolonged exposure to ozone than from occasional spikes. Replaces the 1-hour standard which is based on spikes.

8-HOUR OZONE DESIGNATIONS: 

8-HOUR OZONE DESIGNATIONS Designations of 8-hour areas made April 15, 2004. New attainment date: 2010. DFW area expanded from four counties to nine counties. Original counties: Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, Denton. New counties: Parker, Johnson, Ellis, Kaufman, Rockwall.

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Denton Collin Dallas Tarrant Parker Johnson Ellis Rockwall Kaufman Dallas-Ft Worth Nonattainment Area 1-Hour Ozone Pre-1990 CAA Original 1-Hr NA Area 1999 DFW MSA

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Denton Collin Dallas Tarrant Parker Johnson Ellis Rockwall Kaufman Dallas-Ft Worth Nonattainment Area 1-Hour Ozone Post-1990 CAA 1-Hr NA Area – Post 1990 CAA 1999 DFW MSA

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Denton Collin Dallas Tarrant Parker Johnson Ellis Rockwall Kaufman Dallas-Ft Worth Nonattainment Area 8-Hour Ozone 2004 Designations 8-Hr NA Area

8-HOUR PROCESS: 

8-HOUR PROCESS Recognizes the influence of new counties. Provides larger regional planning role. Provides opportunities for success through controls on additional pollution sources.

1-HOUR TO 8-HOUR TRANSITION: 

1-HOUR TO 8-HOUR TRANSITION DFW has not completed 1-hour requirements. TCEQ and NCTCOG considering options for a transition plan. Plan due June, 2005. Plan will focus on first steps toward attainment of the 8-hour standard

What is the value of ee-re?: 

What is the value of ee-re? Contribute to Nox reductions in critical O3 areas; large-scale controls are now very expensive and difficult to implement Measures are frequently very cost-effective Measures help municipalities meet TX SB5 goals May establish a long-term conservation philosophy (e.g., Environmental Management Systems)

Some examples : 

Some examples LED retrofits Green building programs Retrofitting buildings Green power purchases Note http://www.cleanairinfo.com/airinnovations click on “Presentations” (National Air Innovations Conference, August 10-12, 2004)

How can EPA help?: 

How can EPA help? On August 5, 2004, EPA published “Guidance on SIP Credits For Emission Reductions From Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects” DOE-EPA pilot project program (ideas due now to Regional DOE offices – Jerry Kotas, gerald.kotas@ee.doe.gov) Region 6 interested in partnering with State, cities/counties to identify city/county-specific ee-re measures

For more information…: 

For more information… Contact: Jim Yarbrough 214-665-7232 yarbrough.james@epa.gov