Greenhouse Gas Verification Body

AES is accredited by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to act as a verification body for the purpose of verifying greenhouse gas emissions as required under the Assembly Bill 32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32). The AES verification body consists of two CARB certified lead verifiers and a staff of over 30 environmental specialists and support staff to assist clients with meeting the verification requirements under AB 32. AES lead verifiers are also accredited to serve the refinery and electricity transaction industries. Facilities subject to mandatory reporting will be required to have their greenhouse gas emissions verified beginning in 2010 for their 2009 reported emissions. Only CARB accredited verification bodies may provide verification services for the purposes of mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting under AB 32.

Rosenthal Water Rights Approved

The California Water Resources Control Board issued an order on July 23, 2009 approving water rights permits for the Rosenthal Water Rights Project. AES prepared the California Environmental Quality Act documentation and the biological resources assessment for the project. The project includes the diversion to storage of 42.6 acre-feet and the direct diversion of 25 acre-feet of from Hoodoo Creek and other tributaries to Dry Creek upstream of Lake Berryessa in Lake County, CA. Water is stored in three existing reservoirs, which also store water pursuant to existing water rights, and water is used primarily for irrigation and frost protection purposes. The project also involves the development of a total of 47 acres of vineyard.

Cakebread Vineyards Water Right Approved

The California Water Resources Control Board issued an order on June 11, 2009 approving a water right permit for Cakebread Vineyards LLC. AES prepared the California Environmental Quality Act documentation and other supporting environmental studies for the project. The project includes the annual diversion to storage of 49 acre-feet of water from Anderson Creek, a tributary to the Navarro River in Mendocino County, CA. Water is used for irrigation, frost protection, and heat control of 47 acres of vineyard.

Guenoc Ranch Water Rights Approved

The California Water Resources Control Board issued an order on March 20, 2009 approving changes in the place of use for various water rights associated with the Guenoc Ranch in Lake and Napa counties, CA. AES prepared the Initial Study, Draft EIR, Final EIR and other supporting environmental studies for the project. The project includes the addition of 5,028 acres to the place of use covered under existing licenses and permits, and the development of up to 6,847 acres.