Request for Proposals: Developing a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Library for Unit Processes

Project Objectives

• Develop a standardized approach for the water sector to determine baseline greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to common unit processes and evaluate the impact of process/operational changes to their systems.
• Establish a “GHG Emissions Library” with a basic framework in place that allows future updates as GHG emissions data from unit processes become more available.

Budget

• Applicants may request up to $250,000 in WRF funds for this project.
• Project Duration: The anticipated period of performance for this project is 24 months from the contract start date.

Expected Deliverables

• A stand-alone comprehensive literature synthesis document built from completed and ongoing research, including annotations for the list of publications and resources used
• A transparent, accessible, editable, and fully referenced electronic library of GHG emissions from centralized and decentralized water, wastewater, and stormwater unit processes (e.g., macros-free Excel spreadsheet or another format deemed appropriate)
• A related user-friendly utility-facing guidance document
  • Part of this document will include a chapter and supporting technical appendix that summarizes the knowledge gaps, research needs, and preliminary project concepts for recommended research projects to fill those remaining gaps
• One invitation-only virtual workshop, along with workshop planning and all supporting materials (e.g., agenda, presentations, meeting notes, and workshop summary)
• Broader outreach:
  • Webcasts and public outreach materials such as conference presentations
  • Submitting one open access peer-reviewed journal paper and additional outreach products as applicable

Eligibility Criteria

• Proposals will be accepted from both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based entities, including educational institutions, research organizations, governmental agencies, and consultants or other for-profit entities.
• Researchers who are late on any ongoing WRF-sponsored studies without approved no-cost extensions are not eligible to be named participants in any proposals.
• WRF encourages participation from water utilities and other organizations in WRF research. Participation can occur in a variety of ways, including direct participation, in-kind contributions, or in-kind services.

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