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■ Energy and GHG auditing of municipal facilities Detailed physical audits of municipal facilities are conducted by staff using ICLEI's Municipal Auditing Protocol (MAP) to obtain accurate energy consumption data and determine the efficiency potential for individual facilities, Co- benefits analysis By gnnarntifying the co- benefits of GHG emission reductions (such as job creation, health benefits, asset nianagenient, and criteria air pollutant emission reduction), IES provides its municipal clients with further evidence on the advantages of reducing their GHG emissions. ■ Emissions trading consulting IES provides consulting services on all aspects of emissions trading including policy developnient, Kyoto mechanisms, and the quantification and verification of emissions reductions,. 5.1 Description of Firm's Qualifications IES offers a unique set of skills and experience to its municipal clients. The firm's qualifications centre around five key assets: ■ Technical Knowledge IES staff have over 100 years cumulative experience in the areas of energy and water efficiency, renewable energy, utility issues, waste management, and transportation, Staff have previously worked for utilities, municipalities, and in the private sector, and have a thorough understanding of the municipal arena and the technical knowledge to help local governments implement their GHG emission reduction plans. ■ GHG Enissions Inventory Experience IES has completed corporate and community inventories for a range of local governments. Working with various municipalities has provided IES with vast experience in the collection, compilation, and analysis of energy data and the quantification of corporate and community GHG emissions. IES has gained significant expertise with GHG emission inventories across Canada by providing technical support to over 110 participants in the CCP. IES staff are also well- versed in estimation techniques to deal with data shortfalls. IES has completed GHG emissions inventories for city's such as Toronto, Sudbury, Ottawa, Burlington, Chicago and Santa Monica, ■ Extensive Involvement with Local Government GHG Emission Reduction Since 1997, IES staff have provided extensive support to over 110 Canadian participants in the CCP Campaign. The GHG emissions software that is provided to participants in the CCP was developed by ICLEI in partnership with Tonic Smith Associates, and IES provides training and support to software users, From technical software support to advice regarding the selection of an emissions reduction target, quantification questions, emissions inventory and Local Action Planning assistance, and protocol issues, IES has