SGER definition
Examples of SGER in a sentence
Although various elements of the SGER are carried through into the CCIR, the CCIR has fundamental differences both in the way a facility’s regulated emissions are calculated as well as how the emission intensity reduction is measured.
In January 2018, the SGER has been replaced with the Carbon Competitive Incentive Regulation (CCIR) for compliance years 2018 onwards.
Compliance options under the CCIR are similar to those under the previous SGER such that a GHG fund credit purchase is required if reduction targets identified under the program are not attained, which has historically resulted in payments being made to the province for the two facilities under this program.
Compliance options under the CCIR are similar to those under the previous SGER and significant penalties may apply for non-compliance.
Although various elements of the SGER are carried through into the CCIR, the CCIR has fundamental differences, both in the way a facility’s regulated emissions are calculated as well as how the emission intensity reduction is measured, which aligns with the program developed by the Federal government and their OBPS requirements.
In January 2018, the SGER was replaced with the Carbon Competitive Incentive Regulation (“CCIR”) for compliance years 2018 onwards.