Additional Resources on SF6
Resources
- State and regional SF6 regulations: information on existing regulations related to use of SF6 in electric transmission and distribution
- Funding: opportunities for electric power utilities that may help offset costs of SF6 emissions reductions or other electric grid improvements
- Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Subpart DD: Use of Electric Transmission and Distribution Equipment Proposed and Promulgated Rules
Research
The research and studies below provide additional information on the topic of SF6 emissions in electric power systems.
| Resource | Source |
|---|---|
| SF6 Nameplate Inaccuracies and their Impact on Greenhouse Gas Reporting (pdf) | DILO Company Inc. |
| 2004-2006 SF6 Data Summary (pdf) | Rand Corporation |
| SF6 Leak Rates from High Voltage Circuit Breakers - U.S. EPA Investigates Potential Greenhouse Gas Emissions Source (pdf) | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers |
| Byproducts of Sulfur Hexafluoride Use in the Electric Power Industry (pdf) | ICF Consulting |
| Catalog of Guidelines and Standards for the Handling and Management of Sulfur Hexafluoride (pdf) | ICF Consulting |
Organizations Involved in SF6
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Global Monitoring Laboratory data on SF6 in the atmosphere
- Electric Power Research Institute
- National Electrical Manufacturers Association
- SF6 and Alternatives Coalition