Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission reductions are calculated
based on the California Air Resources Board (ARB) Quantification
Methodology.
Applicants will calculate estimated reductions using the AHSC
Benefits Calculator Tool and AHSC Quantification
Methodology. These resources can be found on
the CCI
Quantification Benefits, and Reporting
Materials webpage.
Questions about the quantification methodology should be sent
to: GGRFProgram@arb.ca.gov.
Top GHG Reduction Strategies
In order*:
1. Housing
- Increase the total number of units in a project
- Increase the dwelling units per acre (over the program
requirements)
- Include mixed use development
2. Parking
- Reduce below standard Institute of Transportation
Engineers parking rates
- Unbundle housing and parking costs
3. New Transit Service
- Include a vehicle purchase to capture GHG reduction
4. Active Transportation Infrastructure
- Add new bike lanes
- Add new pedestrian paths
- Include a bike share station
5. Transit Subsidies
- Provide deeper subsidies to increase GHG reduction
6. Other Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure
- Include traffic calming measures such as: curb extensions,
marked crosswalks, on-street parking, etc.
*Specific GHG reductions depend on your project location and
the extent of investment in the above strategies.
