The SF₆ Emission Reduction Partnership for Electric Power Systems is a collaborative effort between EPA and the electric power industry to identify and implement cost-effective solutions to reduce sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆ ) emissions. SF₆ is a highly potent greenhouse gas used in the industry for insulation and current interruption in electric transmission and distribution equipment. Currently over 70 utilities participate in this voluntary program.

The following links provide more information on the SF₆ Emission Reduction Partnership:

• Basic Information – Learn more about SF₆ emissions from the electric power industry and how the SF₆ Partnership is working collaboratively with industry to reduce emissions.
• Accomplishments – Learn more about our Partners’ success in reducing SF₆ emissions through the adoption of economically feasible reduction technologies and practices.
• Documents Tools, and Resources – Find publications and tools that provide more information on SF₆ emissions, by-products, recycling, and management.
• Workshops/Conferences – Register for the 2004 International Conference on SF₆ and the Environment (Dec. 1-2, 2004).
• Join the Program – Learn how your company can join the SF₆ Emission Reduction Partnership and benefit from EPA’s flexible voluntary program.

Recent Additions

Register Online NOW! 2004 International Conference on SF₆and the Environment

2003 Partnership Report (PDF, 10 pp., 1.5 MB, About PDF)

SF₆ Emissions Reporting Protocol (Microsoft Excel, 47KB) [Clicking on this link will launch the spreadsheet. To download the data, right click the link and save the file to your computer. Please contact us at (202) 569-9147 if you do not have acess to Excel or are otherwise unable to open this document.]

Reducing SF₆ Emissions Means Better Business for Utilities: PG&E (PDF, 4pp., 698KB, About PDF)