EPA CPRG Training Webinars

Webinar Registration and CPRG InformationThe trainings are grouped and organized based on the CPRG Workplan Elements as referenced in the program guidance and prioritized based on the required elements for the Priority Climate Action Plans due on March 1, 2024. Each training will be 1-1.5 hours long including Q&A and will be recorded.

GHG Inventory + Emission Projections 101 (for States)

ALREADY COMPLETED; RECORDING UPLOADED

WEBINAR DATE:
June 1, 2023
2-3 PM EDT

The key thematic areas of this training will be:
• GHG Inventory/Projection Basics - Best practices and frequent questions; Difference between GHG and conventional inventories; How to select a baseline.
• Existing Data and Tools - Focus on National GHG Inventory Disaggregated data; State Inventory Tool and Non-CO2 marginal abatement curves; Overview of GHG Reporting Program (GHGRP) and National Emissions Inventory (NEI)

GHG Inventory + Emission Projections 101 (for MSAs)

ALREADY COMPLETED; RECORDING UPLOADED

WEBINAR DATE:
June 7, 2023
2-3 PM EDT

The key thematic areas of this training will be:
- Overview of CPRG Requirements on GHG Inventories and Emission Projections.
- GHG Inventory/Projection Basics - Best practices and common questions; Difference between GHG and conventional inventories; how to select a base year and near-term and long-term future years; developing economy wide vs. sector inventories and projections.
- Existing Data and Tools - Local GHG Inventory Tool; Overview of GHG Reporting Program (GHGRP); National Emissions Inventory (NEI); and more.

GHG Inventory + Emission Projections 101 (for Tribes & Territories)

ALREADY COMPLETED; RECORDING UPLOADED

WEBINAR DATE:
June 21, 2023
2-3 PM EDT

The key thematic areas of this training will be:
>Overview of CPRG Requirements on GHG Inventories and Emission Projections
>GHG Inventory/Projection Basics - Best practices and common questions; Difference between GHG and conventional inventories; how to select a base year and near-term and long-term future years; developing economy wide vs. sector inventories and projections.
>Existing Data and Tools - Tribal GHG Inventory Tool; Overview of GHG Reporting Program (GHGRP); National Emissions Inventory (NEI); and more.

Interagency Coordination and Meaningful Engagement with Communities

ALREADY COMPLETED; RECORDING UPLOADED

WEBINAR DATE:
July 12, 2023
2-3 PM EDT

The key thematic areas of this training will be:
>Overview of CPRG Requirements on Interagency Coordination and Meaningful Engagement
>How to Conduct Meaningful Engagement
>Community Engagement Resources

Co-Pollutant Inventory and Future Projections Benefits Analysis

ALREADY COMPLETED; RECORDING UPLOADED

WEBINAR DATE:
July 19, 2023
2-3:30 PM EDT

The key thematic areas of this training will be:
>Introduce the basics of an air pollution emissions inventory
>What is the National Emissions Inventory (NEI) and how is it used and developed at the EPA?
>Introduction to the data within the NEI; sector and spatial aggregations
> Walk through on new online app for accessing 2020 NEI data and future projections
> Example of how the NEI can be leveraged to estimate co-pollutant changes from policy

Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs)

ALREADY COMPLETED; RECORDING UPLOADED

WEBINAR DATE:
July 27, 2023
1-2 PM EDT

The key thematic areas of this training will be:
>EPA – What are QAPPs and why are they important?
>RTI – Overview of State, MSA, and Tribal QAPP Templates

EPA Programs, Tools, and Resources Used for Evaluation and Quantification of GHG Reduction Measures

ALREADY COMPLETED; PENDING RECORDING UPLOAD

WEBINAR DATE:
August 2, 2023
1-3:30 PM EDT

The key thematic areas of this training will be:
>Overview of CPRG Requirements on GHG Reduction Measures>Examination of mitigation approaches for key sectors>Overview of EPA tools used for evaluation and quantification of reduction measures resources on CPRG Tools and Technical Assistance site

EPA's Investing in America:
Climate Action Funding Fair

ALREADY COMPLETED; PENDING RECORDING UPLOAD

WEBINAR DATE:
August 7- August 11 2023

Representatives from numerous federal agencies will spotlight key funding programs—those that reduce greenhouse gas emissions—and provide information on opportunities for leveraging complementary incentives.This series of daily webinars is designed to assist states, local governments, tribes and territories by effectively identifying, navigating and preparing to leverage and braid the many federal funding opportunities as they develop climate action plans — a requirement under EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program.Each session includes a robust panel discussion and Q&A session.

The Landscape of Measure-level GHG Quantification in Existing Climate Action Plans

ALREADY COMPLETED; RECORDING UPLOADED

WEBINAR DATE:
August 9, 2023
2-3 PM EDT

The key thematic areas of this training will be:
> CPRG quantification requirements for GHG reduction measures
> EPA’s review of existing state and local CAPs to identify examples of quantified measures
> Summary review findings including the number of example measures identified, quantification tools used, and sectors covered by example measures

Low Income / Disadvantaged Communities Benefits Analysis
(for States & MSAs)

ALREADY COMPLETED; RECORDING UPLOADED

WEBINAR DATE:
August 16, 2023
2-3 PM EDT

The key thematic areas of this training will be:
>Overview of CPRG Requirements on LIDAC Benefits Analysis
>Using CEJST/EJScreen to identify LIDAC
>Identifying and Describing Benefits

Workforce Planning Analysis

ALREADY COMPLETED; RECORDING UPLOADED

WEBINAR DATE:
August 23, 2023
2-3 PM EDT

The key thematic areas of this training will be:
>Overview of CPRG Requirements on Workforce Planning Analysis
>Best practices for workforce training models
>Resources from the Department of Labor to support workforce planning and development

Meaningful Engagement: Update and Technical Resources

ALREADY COMPLETED; RECORDING UPLOADED

WEBINAR DATE:
August 30, 2023
2-3 PM EDT

The key thematic areas of this training will be:
> How EPA defines Meaningful Engagement
>Connecting to Technical Resources
>Maintaining Continuous Engagement

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