Fieldforce Environmental

  • Primary activity : RetailerCarbon offset retailers either fund or purchase carbon offsets in large quantities and then on sell them to individual consumers in smaller quantities.    Price (per tonne CO2e) : AU$11 - AU$50+

    Summary

    Fieldforce Environmental's view on the role of carbon offsets in addressing climate change

    "Offsets should be used to balance any carbon which cannot be otherwise eliminated from an individual or business activity."


    Detailed InformationClick on the tabs below for more information:

    Summary

    Role in the Carbon Offset Market
    [Q1]Retailer
    Main client base
    [Q3]Energy Retailers

    Offset Products

    Offset Products

    Price(s) per tonne
    [Q17]AU$11 - AU$50+
    Project Type(s)
    [Q26]- Solar
    - Energy Efficiency
    Project Location(s)
    [Q27]- Australia
    Offers offsets packaged with other services? (such as footprinting, carbon neutrality etc)
    [Q10]Yes

    [Find out more about project types]

    Offset Quality

    Offset Quality

    Other offsets generated and sold by Fieldforce Environmental
    [Q33b]- RECsRenewable Energy Certificates in Australia are issued by the Australian Government's Office of Renewable Energy Regulator. They are equivalent to one-megawatt hour of renewable electricity. RECs can be bought and sold both by electricity retailers and by other businesses in order to meet the legal requirements of MRET.
    - NGACsNew South Wales Greenhouse Gas Abatement Certificate is a tradeable commodity used in the NSW GGAS. One NGAC represents the abatement of one tonne of CO2e associated with the consumption of electricity in NSW. NGACs are transferable certificates that may only be created by accredited abatement certificate providers.
    Relevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)
    [Q35]

    - Approved abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. provider under Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GF'Australian Greenhouse Office Greenhouse Friendly' Abatement Program was launched in 2001 and now forms part of the Australian Government's Greenhouse Challenge Plus programme. It provides businesses and consumers with the opportunity to sell and purchase greenhouse neutral products and services and broaden the basis for investment in additional greenhouse gas abatement. For more information, see here. Initiative; abatement to be verified

    Do you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?
    [Q16]

    http://www.fieldforce.net.au/carbon_neutral.html

    Is this organisation third party independently audited for the retirement of offsets and / or RECs?
    No

    [Find out more about issues relating to offsetting]
    [Find out more about Certification Standards]

    Resources

    Resources

    Do you provide a carbon footprint calculation service for your customers?
    [Q12]- Yes, our own online calculator
    Carbon calculation - methodology, standards or guidelines
    [Q13]- NGA FactorsThe National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors is an Australian guide to emission factors from a range of sectors that is used by companies to calculate greenhouse gases. It is prepared by the Department of Climate Change and replaces the AGO Factors & Methods Workbook. For more information, see here.
    - GGASSee The NSW Greenhouse Gas Abatement Scheme, VEETThe Victorian Energy Efficiency Target (VEET) is the target within the Energy Saver Incentive, the mandatory energy efficiency target scheme in Victoria that commenced on 1 January 2009. The legislative requirement is administered by the Essential Services Commission, while compliance is placed on energy retailers through the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Act 2007. and REESResidential Energy Efficiency Scheme. The REES has been introduced by the SA State Government.
    Energy generators are required to meet residential energy efficiency targets by offering incentives to adopt energy saving measures. These include: installing more efficient lighting and showerheads, draught proofing, retiring second fridges, and upgrading to more efficient appliances.
    methodologies
    To calculate customer emissions do you apply National Greenhouse Accounts Factors full fuel cycle emissions conversion factors?
    [Q14]- Yes
    In your calculation of customer emissions which of the 6 Kyoto Protocol greenhouse gases do you include?
    [Q15]- Carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature.
    Other carbon management services
    [Q11]- Advisory services
    - Carbon neutrality
    - Auditing
    - Emissions reductionA measurable reduction in the level of greenhouse gases being emitted by a country, state, organisation or individual. products and services e.g. sale of energy efficient products

    [Find out more about carbon offsetting]

    Projects

    Project Information

    Envirosolar Program | ACT | NSW | QLD | SA | VIC Australia Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

    General Information

    [Q22, Q25]

    Own Project | The RECsRenewable Energy Certificates in Australia are issued by the Australian Government's Office of Renewable Energy Regulator. They are equivalent to one-megawatt hour of renewable electricity. RECs can be bought and sold both by electricity retailers and by other businesses in order to meet the legal requirements of MRETMandatory Renewable Energy Target. The Australian Government has a policy commitment of a 20 percent share for renewable energy in Australia's electricity supply by 2020.. available from Fieldforce's are derived from their publicly market heavily reduced and free hot water solar and heat pump supply / installations. Fieldforce also enables the transfer of other locally available Government incentives to roll into the offers they make to clients. On completion of these installations, the client transfers the rights of the renewable energy certificates (RECs) (created by the installation of the system) to Fieldforce, which they are then able to sell to others as voluntary (or compliance) offset.


    Price per tonne of CO2e
    [Q24]

    $50

    Project Type(s)
    [Q26]- Solar
    Project Location(s)
    [Q27, Q28]Australia | ACT | NSW | QLD | SA | VIC
    Project Size (tonnes of CO2e)
    [Q29]The project is growing with demand, often stimulated further by Government incentives.

    Quality

    Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits
    [Q31]- 1 Nov 2008
    Crediting period of the project (in years)
    [Q32]- RECs do not expire
    Other accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009
    [Q33b]- RECsRenewable Energy Certificates in Australia are issued by the Australian Government's Office of Renewable Energy Regulator. They are equivalent to one-megawatt hour of renewable electricity. RECs can be bought and sold both by electricity retailers and by other businesses in order to meet the legal requirements of MRET.
    Registry on which project is registered
    [Q36]- RECsRenewable Energy Certificates in Australia are issued by the Australian Government's Office of Renewable Energy Regulator. They are equivalent to one-megawatt hour of renewable electricity. RECs can be bought and sold both by electricity retailers and by other businesses in order to meet the legal requirements of MRET. Registry
    Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q37]- We transfer the abatement into the clients name to retire at their convenience
    Retirement of abatement verified to your client via
    [Q38] - Registry transaction screenshot view
    Ancillary or co-benefits of the project
    [Q39]- Displacement of fossil fuel energy production Access to renewable energy at reasonable prices (or free) for people who otherwise may not be able to afford it

    Enviro Saver Program | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | VIC | WA Australia Solar, Energy Efficiency Solar, Energy Efficiency NSW Greenhouse Gas Abatement Certificate (NGAC)

    General Information

    [Q22, Q25]

    Own Project | The Enviro Saver Program includes a free site assessment, replacement of every incandescent globe with energy efficient light globes and replacement of showerheads with 3-star water efficient showerheads (on electric hot water). Advice is also given on other ways to save water and energy.


    Price per tonne of CO2e
    [Q24]

    AU$6 - AU$20 as per market forces and volume

    Project Type(s)
    [Q26]- Solar
    - Energy Efficiency
    Project Location(s)
    [Q27, Q28]Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | VIC | WA
    Project Size (tonnes of CO2e)
    [Q29]11 million NGACs per annum to a total 8 million; and 25 million GFCs (total project)

    Quality

    Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits
    [Q31]- 1 Mar 2006
    Crediting period of the project (in years)
    [Q32]- 3.5 years
    Other accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009
    [Q33b]- NGACsNew South Wales Greenhouse Gas Abatement Certificate is a tradeable commodity used in the NSW GGAS. One NGAC represents the abatement of one tonne of CO2e associated with the consumption of electricity in NSW. NGACs are transferable certificates that may only be created by accredited abatement certificate providers.
    Relevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)
    [Q35]

    - Approved abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. provider under Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GF'Australian Greenhouse Office Greenhouse Friendly' Abatement Program was launched in 2001 and now forms part of the Australian Government's Greenhouse Challenge Plus programme. It provides businesses and consumers with the opportunity to sell and purchase greenhouse neutral products and services and broaden the basis for investment in additional greenhouse gas abatement. For more information, see here. Initiative; abatement to be verified

    Registry on which project is registered
    [Q36]- GGASSee The NSW Greenhouse Gas Abatement Scheme Registry
    - Registered with Greenhouse Friendly Program Administrator (internal records)
    Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q37]- We transfer the abatement into the clients name to retire at their convenience
    Retirement of abatement verified to your client via
    [Q38] - Registry transaction screenshot view
    Ancillary or co-benefits of the project
    [Q39]- The project presents the opportunity to show people other ways to save energy and water. We help customers move to Greenpower and /or other products including PV, Solar Hot Water, etc.

    Contact Details

    Contact Details

    For more information please contact:

    Fieldforce Environmental
    www.fieldforce.net.au www.envirosaver.com.au www.co2offset.net.au
    0284672170
    7/9 McCabe Place Chatswood NSW 2067