Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Verification

Three Pathways to Become an “Accredited Verifier” or “Verification Body” in New York 

1. Have an active accreditation from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and complete the DEC application and training; 
2. Be a verifier currently employed at an ANSI accredited verification body and complete the DEC application and training; or
3. Apply for and complete the New York verification training course for new verifiers (applications are not being accepted at this time)

Note: Prospective verifiers must gain the appropriate understanding of the Part 253-Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program regulation by completing the necessary trainings. New York Accreditation may be limited to certain types or sources of emissions by DEC determination. 

Accredited Verifiers and Verification Bodies

Once the Department has finalized a list of approved verifiers and verification bodies a list will be made available here.

Accreditation Application 

The following applications are for verifiers and verification bodies that intend to perform verification in New York. Applications, including any supporting documents, must be completed and emailed to [email protected]. Verification bodies should include the applications of any verifiers they employ that intend to perform verification in New York. Include “Verification Application” in the subject line. Within 90 days of receiving the application, the Department will notify the applicant whether the application is approved, denied, or if additional information is required.

NY Verifier Application (PDF)

NY Verification Body Application (PDF)

The Department will send information regarding the required trainings to verifiers once their application has been reviewed. Training must then be completed and signed off by the Department before final Department accreditation may be received. Once the verifier or verification body receives final Department accreditation, they will then be included in the Department approved verifier list.

Training 

Trainings are currently under development and will be posted below as they become available. 

Verifiers who currently hold accreditation through CARB or ANSI must complete the Existing Verifier Training. 

Following successful completion of the Existing Verifier Training, prospective verifiers must fill out the attestation form below and return it to [email protected].  Please include “Attestation-Existing Verifier Training” in the subject line.

Attestation-Existing Verifier Training (PDF)