AMS-II.G.: Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass --- Version 10.0

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Title Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass (605 KB)

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Version number
10.0
Scale Small scale
Type II
Status Not Active (old version)
Validity Valid from 31 Aug 18 to 27 Nov 19
Sectoral scope(s) 3
Clarifications/Revisions* Clarification on batch definition and commissioning date of batch under AMS-II.G. (submitted 11 Jul 19): SSC_759 (242 KB)
Inclusion of solar electric cookers as a new technology/measure in a PoA applying AMS-I.E and AMS-II.G, and currently distributing improved biomass cookstoves (submitted 27 Jan 20): SSC_773 (101 KB)
Clarification on multiple separate monitoring reports for PoAs applying AMS-II.G. (submitted 05 Jun 20): SSC_787 (111 KB)
Clarification on the default schedule of linear decrease in efficiency under AMS-II.G. (submitted 25 Jun 20): SSC_789 (134 KB)
Previous Versions
Title Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass (598 KB)
Version number 9.0
Validity Valid from 01 Nov 17 to 30 Aug 18
Requests for registration can be submitted until 27 Apr 2019 23:59:59 GMT
Sectoral scope(s) 3
Clarifications/Revisions* Clarification on applicability of paragraph 41 of AMS-II.G ver 09.0 (submitted 05 Jan 18): SSC_732 (147 KB)
Clarification on applicability of paragraph 41 of AMS-II.G version 09.0 to small-scale CDM project activities (submitted 21 Apr 18): SSC_735 (364 KB)
Clarification on the method to determine the quantity of woody biomass through surveys under AMS-II.G. (submitted 10 Jun 18): SSC_738 (265 KB)
Clarification request on renewal of the fNRB value (submitted 20 Jul 18): SSC_741 (103 KB)
Clarification on the units used in the fNRB calculation under Tool30 (submitted 31 Jul 18): SSC_742 (217 KB)
Clarification on eligible guidelines to measure the efficiency of the project device in AMS-II.G. (submitted 01 May 19): SSC_754 (145 KB)
Title Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass (569 KB)
Version number 8.0
Validity Valid from 22 Jul 16 to 31 Oct 17
Requests for registration can be submitted until 28 Jun 2018 23:59:59 GMT
Sectoral scope(s) 3
Clarifications/Revisions* Clarification on monitoring requirements under AMS-II.G (submitted 21 Sep 16): SSC_724 (123 KB)
Clarification on efficiency testing for institutional improved cookstoves of different saucepan capacities under AMS-II.G (submitted 26 Oct 16): SSC_725 (112 KB)
Clarification on the requirements to use simplified approach to test stove efficiency under AMS-II.G (submitted 06 Nov 16): SSC_726 (105 KB)
Clarification on the test method to demonstrate above 20% stove efficiency under AMS-II.G (submitted 18 Nov 16): SSC_727 (110 KB)
Clarification on ICS lifespan and definition of historical data as mentioned AMS-II.G ver 08 (submitted 19 Jan 18): SSC_733 (222 KB)
Clarification on applicable emission factor under AMS-II.G. (submitted 04 Apr 18): SSC_734 (213 KB)
Clarification on the method to determine fNRB values under AMS-II.G. (submitted 18 Jun 18): SSC_739 (106 KB)
Clarification on Water Boiling Test (WBT) under AMS-II.G. (submitted 03 Apr 19): SSC_752 (142 KB)
Calibration standard for equipment in AMS-II.G. (submitted 22 Apr 19): SSC_753 (284 KB)
Clarification on the use of the lower bound approach to determine efficiency drops under AMS-II.G. (submitted 20 Jan 21): SSC_804 (120 KB)
Title Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass (538 KB)
Version number 7.0
Validity Valid from 24 Jul 15 to 21 Jul 16
Requests for registration can be submitted until 19 Mar 2017 23:59:59 GMT
Sectoral scope(s) 3
Title Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass (490 KB)
Version number 6.0
Validity Valid from 21 Feb 14 to 23 Jul 15
Requests for registration can be submitted until 19 Mar 2016 23:59:59 GMT
Sectoral scope(s) 3
Clarifications/Revisions* Clarification on the requirement to monitor continued use of baseline stoves under AMS-II.G (submitted 06 Aug 14): SSC_711 (219 KB)
Clarification on the monitoring requirements for usage days of project devices and baseline stoves under AMS-II.G (submitted 23 Sep 14): SSC_713 (150 KB)
Clarification on monitoring of the number of utilization days for the project device under AMS-II.G. (submitted 09 Jun 20): SSC_786 (92 KB)
Title Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass (182 KB)
Version number 5.0
Validity Valid from 07 Dec 12 to 20 Feb 14
Requests for registration can be submitted until 18 Oct 2014 23:59:59 GMT
Sectoral scope(s) 3
Clarifications/Revisions* Revision of calculations to include multiple types of cook stoves under AMS-II.G (submitted 21 Feb 13): SSC_671 (158 KB)
Clarification on the use of qualitative surveys to determine the amount of woody biomass under AMS II.G (submitted 11 Jan 13): SSC_674 (117 KB)
Revision of AMS-II.G concerning sample size requirements for thermal efficiency testing (submitted 25 Apr 13): SSC_684 (86 KB)
Clarification on thermal efficiency monitoring requirements under AMS-II.G (versions 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0) (submitted 21 Aug 13): SSC_695 (85 KB)
Clarification on the use of default values from the latest version of the methodology AMS-II.G (submitted 23 Jan 15): SSC_717 (97 KB)
Validity of the results of the annually made monitoring surveys like Kitchen Performance Test (KPT) (submitted 26 Sep 18): SSC_743 (211 KB)
Title Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass (248 KB)
Version number 4.0
Validity Valid from 03 Aug 12 to 06 Dec 12
Requests for registration can be submitted until 07 Aug 2013 23:59:59 GMT
Sectoral scope(s) 3
Clarifications/Revisions* Clarification on ex-post monitoring of efficiency of improved cookstoves in AMS-II.G (submitted 11 Sep 12): SSC_659 (135 KB)
Clarification on thermal efficiency monitoring requirements under AMS-II.G (versions 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0) (submitted 21 Aug 13): SSC_695 (85 KB)
Clarification on the management of cookstove numbers in a CPA under AMS-II.G (submitted 14 Jan 16): SSC_720 (115 KB)
Title Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass (248 KB)
Version number 3.0
Validity Valid from 29 Apr 11 to 02 Aug 12
Requests for registration can be submitted until 03 Apr 2013 23:59:59 GMT
Sectoral scope(s) 3
Clarifications/Revisions* Clarification on the determination of fNRB in AMS-II.G (submitted 27 Jun 11): SSC_545 (205 KB)
Clarification on monitoring requirements for stove efficiency for a project activity utilizing Kitchen Performance Test (submitted 08 Sep 11): SSC_566 (210 KB)
Clarification on energy efficiency requirements for project cookstoves under AMS-II.G (submitted 12 Dec 11): SSC_595 (254 KB)
Clarification on the combined use of AMS-I.E and AMS-II.G depending on renewable biomass availability (submitted 10 Apr 12): SSC_624 (175 KB)
Clarification on the applicability of AMS-II.G to a project involving efficient brick production and displacement of non-renewable biomass (submitted 08 May 12): SSC_637 (164 KB)
Revision of AMS-II.G to include monitoring requirements for replaced project technologies (submitted 27 Jul 12): SSC_654 (150 KB)
Clarification on how to deal with differences in efficiency test under AMS-II.G (submitted 06 Sep 12): SSC_660 (133 KB)
Clarification on thermal efficiency monitoring requirements under AMS-II.G (versions 3.0, 4.0 and 5.0) (submitted 21 Aug 13): SSC_695 (85 KB)
Clarification on the requirement to avoid double counting under AMS-II.G (submitted 07 Mar 14): SSC_703 (155 KB)
Eligibility of an induction cookstove model that is powered by the user’s solar generated electricity (submitted 11 Jul 19): SSC_756 (188 KB)
Clarification on efficiency testing of a stove model made by several manufacturers under AMS-II.G. (submitted 11 Jul 19): SSC_760 (154 KB)
End-of-life replacement of existing cookstoves (ICS) in AMS-II.G. (submitted 10 Sep 19): SSC_764 (268 KB)
Inclusion of solar electric cookers as a new technology/measure in a PoA applying AMS-I.E and AMS-II.G, and currently distributing improved biomass cookstoves (submitted 27 Jan 20): SSC_773 (101 KB)
Title Energy Efficiency Measures in Thermal Applications of Non-Renewable Biomass (262 KB)
Version number 2.0
Validity Valid from 18 Dec 09 to 28 Apr 11
Requests for registration can be submitted until 29 Dec 2011 23:59:59 GMT
Sectoral scope(s) 3
Clarifications/Revisions* Clarification on the determination of biomass savings in AMS-II.G (submitted 19 Mar 10): SSC_395 (252 KB)
Title Energy Efficiency Measures in Thermal Applications of Non-Renewable Biomass (189 KB)
Version number 1.0
Validity Valid from 01 Feb 08 to 17 Dec 09
Requests for registration can be submitted until 17 Aug 2010 23:59:59 GMT
Sectoral scope(s) 3
Clarifications/Revisions* Clarifications regarding the use of grid in the baseline scenario (submitted 27 Jul 08): SSC_202 (145 KB)
Clarification about the threshold of thermal energy savings in AMS-II.G (submitted 21 Sep 08): SSC_233 (158 KB)
Clarification on end-user information in cookstove sales/distribution records under AMS-I.E and AMS-II.G (submitted 17 Dec 18): SSC_746 (147 KB)

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