ERG to support California Air Resources Board with emissions quantification projects 

ERG recently won two contracts with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), both of which focus on quantifying emissions that can negatively affect air quality. 

For the first project, ERG will develop emissions quantification methods for sectors that emit criteria pollutants and toxic emissions, with a focus on metal plating; print shops; and metal melting, smelting, recovery, reclamation, and recycling. ERG’s work will culminate in the creation of a tool that CARB can use to calculate emissions of criteria pollutants and toxics. 

For the second project, ERG will support the development of a statewide residential wood combustion (RWC) emissions inventory, an important step toward better understanding a key source of fine particulate matter in many communities. RWC emissions (including emissions from fireplaces, woodstoves, inserts, and fire pits) are difficult to quantify, especially in a geographically varied state like California.  

Both efforts will contribute to the development of strong, science-based air quality management strategies in the state. 

“We are looking forward to bringing together talented ERG teams with experience in a diverse group of source types to better quantify these emissions for the state of California,” said Brian Palmer, a senior environmental scientist at ERG. 

Learn more about ERG’s work to improve air quality across the country here.