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Shell script to download Verra Registry CSV data for Toucan-retired carbon offsets
#!/bin/bash
# Script to download Toucan-retired VCU data from the Verra Registry.
# The Verra API does not allow filtering on the value of "Retirement reason",
# so we have to download CSV data for all "retired" VCUs, and then filter
# those to get ones which mention the string 'TOUCAN'.
#
# NB: The string 'TOUCAN' appears at the start of the "Retirement reason" column
# for projects which were retired via the Toucan Bridge. However, if the
# same string appears in any other column, for unrelated reasons, that data
# will also be included in the final CSV file.
#
# By default, the script creates a 'verra.csv' file containing the CSV data
# for all retired offsets (as at 2021-10-28, this is 39MB), and a 'toucan.csv'
# file containing the data for Toucan-retired VCUs.
#
# As at 2021-10-28 the verra.csv file is approx. 39MB, and the script takes
# just over 7 minutes to run.
set -euo pipefail
FULL_CSV=verra.csv
TOUCAN_CSV=toucan.csv
fetch_data() {
curl 'https://registry.verra.org/uiapi/asset/asset/search?$skip=0&count=true&$format=csv' \
-X POST \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--compressed \
--data-raw '{"program":"VCS","assetStatus":"RETIRED"}'
}
fetch_data > ${FULL_CSV}
head -1 ${FULL_CSV} > ${TOUCAN_CSV} # Get the CSV header line
grep TOUCAN ${FULL_CSV} >> ${TOUCAN_CSV} # Filter projects that mention "TOUCAN" (should be in the 'Retirement reason' column)
echo "Toucan VCU data downloaded to: ${TOUCAN_CSV}"
UNFCCC Methodology Code Title
AM0001 Decomposition of fluoroform (HFC-23) waste streams
AM0002 Greenhouse gas emission reductions through landfill gas capture and flaring where the baseline is established by a public concession contract
AM0003 Simplified financial analysis for landfill gas capture projects
AM0004 Grid-connected biomass power generation that avoids uncontrolled burning of biomass
AM0005 Small grid-connected zero-emissions renewable electricity generation
AM0006 GHG emission reductions from manure management systems
AM0007 Analysis of the least-cost fuel option for seasonally-operating biomass cogeneration plants
AM0008 Industrial fuel switching from coal and petroleum fuels to natural gas without extension of capacity and lifetime of the facility
AM0009 Recovery and utilization of gas from oil fields that would otherwise be flared or vented
AM0010 Landfill gas capture and electricity generation projects where landfill gas capture is not mandated by law
AM0011 Landfill gas recovery with electricity generation and no capture or destruction of methane in the baseline scenario
AM0012 Biomethanation of municipal solid waste in India, using compliance with MSW rules
AM0013 Avoided methane emissions from organic waste-water treatment
AM0014 Fossil fuel based cogeneration for identified recipient facility(ies)
AM0015 Bagasse-based cogeneration connected to an electricity grid
AM0016 Greenhouse gas mitigation from improved animal waste management systems in confined animal feeding operations
AM0017 Steam system efficiency improvements by replacing steam traps and returning condensate
AM0018 Baseline methodology for steam optimization systems
AM0019 Renewable energy projects replacing part of the electricity production of one single fossil fuel fired power plant that stands alone or supplies to a grid, excluding biomass projects
AM0020 Baseline methodology for water pumping efficiency improvements
AM0021 Baseline Methodology for decomposition of N2O from existing adipic acid production plants
AM0022 Avoided Wastewater and On-site Energy Use Emissions in the Industrial Sector
AM0023 Leak detection and repair in gas production, processing, transmission, storage and distribution systems and in refinery facilities
AM0024 Baseline methodology for greenhouse gas reductions through waste heat recovery and utilization for power generation at cement plants
AM0025 Alternative waste treatment processes
AM0026 Methodology for zero-emissions grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources in Chile or in countries with merit order based dispatch grid
AM0027 Substitution of CO2 from fossil or mineral origin by CO2 from renewable sources in the production of inorganic compounds
AM0028 N2O destruction in the tail gas of Caprolactam production plants
AM0029 Baseline Methodology for Grid Connected Electricity Generation Plants using Natural Gas
AM0030 PFC emission reductions from anode effect mitigation at primary aluminium smelting facilities
AM0031 Bus rapid transit projects
AM0032 Methodology for waste gas or waste heat based cogeneration system
AM0033 Use of non-carbonated calcium sources in the raw mix for cement processing
AM0034 Catalytic reduction of N2O inside the ammonia burner of nitric acid plants
AM0035 SF6 emission reductions in electrical grids
AM0036 Fuel switch from fossil fuels to biomass residues in heat generation equipment
AM0037 Flare (or vent) reduction and utilization of gas from oil wells as a feedstock
AM0038 Methodology for improved electrical energy efficiency of an existing submerged electric arc furnace used for the production of silicon and ferro alloys
AM0039 Methane emissions reduction from organic waste water and bioorganic solid waste using co-composting
AM0040 Baseline and monitoring methodology for project activities using alternative raw materials that contain carbonates in clinker manufacturing in cement kilns
AM0041 Mitigation of Methane Emissions in the Wood Carbonization Activity for Charcoal Production
AM0042 Grid-connected electricity generation using biomass from newly developed dedicated plantations
AM0043 Leak reduction from a natural gas distribution grid by replacing old cast iron pipes or steel pipes without cathodic protection with polyethylene pipes
AM0044 Energy efficiency improvement projects - boiler rehabilitation or replacement in industrial and district heating sectors
AM0045 Grid connection of isolated electricity systems
AM0046 Distribution of efficient light bulbs to households
AM0047 Production of biodiesel based on waste oils and/or waste fats from biogenic origin for use as fuel
AM0048 New cogeneration project activities supplying electricity and heat to multiple costumers
AM0049 Methodology for gas based energy generation in an industrial facility
AM0050 Feed switch in integrated Ammonia-urea manufacturing industry
AM0051 Secondary catalytic N2O destruction in nitric acid plants
AM0052 Increased electricity generation from existing hydropower stations through Decision Support System optimization
AM0053 Biogenic methane injection to a natural gas distribution grid
AM0054 Energy efficiency improvement of a boiler by introducing oil/water emulsion technology
AM0055 Recovery and utilization of waste gas in refinery or gas plant
AM0056 Efficiency improvement by boiler replacement or rehabilitation and optional fuel switch in fossil fuel-fired steam boiler systems
AM0057 Avoided emissions from biomass wastes through use as feed stock in pulp and paper, cardboard, fibreboard or bio-oil production
AM0058 Introduction of a new primary district heating system
AM0059 Reduction in GHGs emission from primary aluminium smelters
AM0060 Power saving through replacement by energy efficient chillers
AM0061 Methodology for rehabilitation and/or energy efficiency improvement in existing power plants
AM0062 Energy efficiency improvements of a power plant through retrofitting turbines
AM0063 Recovery of CO2 from tail gas in industrial facilities to substitute the use of fossil fuels for production of CO2
AM0064 Capture and utilisation or destruction of mine methane (excluding coal mines) or non mine methane
AM0065 Replacement of SF6 with alternate cover gas in the magnesium industry
AM0066 GHG emission reductions through waste heat utilisation for pre-heating of raw materials in sponge iron manufacturing process
AM0067 Methodology for installation of energy efficient transformers in a power distribution grid
AM0068 Methodology for improved energy efficiency by modifying ferroalloy production facility
AM0069 Biogenic methane use as feedstock and fuel for town gas production
AM0070 Manufacturing of energy efficient domestic refrigerators
AM0071 Manufacturing and servicing of domestic refrigeration appliances using a low GWP refrigerant
AM0072 Fossil Fuel Displacement by Geothermal Resources for Space Heating
AM0073 GHG emission reductions through multi-site manure collection and treatment in a central plant
AM0074 Methodology for new grid connected power plants using permeate gas previously flared and/or vented
AM0075 Methodology for collection, processing and supply of biogas to end-users for production of heat
AM0076 Implementation of fossil fuel trigeneration systems in existing industrial facilities
AM0077 Recovery of gas from oil wells that would otherwise be vented or flared and its delivery to specific end-users
AM0078 Point of Use Abatement Device to Reduce SF6 emissions in LCD Manufacturing Operations
AM0079 Recovery of SF6 from Gas insulated electrical equipment in testing facilities
AM0080 Mitigation of greenhouse gases emissions with treatment of wastewater in aerobic wastewater treatment plants
AM0081 Flare or vent reduction at coke plants through the conversion of their waste gas into dimethyl ether for use as a fuel
AM0082 Use of charcoal from planted renewable biomass in a new iron ore reduction system
AM0083 Avoidance of landfill gas emissions by in-situ aeration of landfills
AM0084 Installation of cogeneration system supplying electricity and chilled water to new and existing consumers
AM0085 Co-firing of biomass residues for electricity generation in grid connected power plants
AM0086 Distribution of low greenhouse gas emitting water purification systems for safe drinking water
AM0087 Construction of a new natural gas power plant supplying electricity to the grid or a single consumer
AM0088 Air separation using cryogenic energy recovered from the vaporization of LNG
AM0089 Production of diesel using a mixed feedstock of gasoil and vegetable oil
AM0090 Modal shift in transportation of cargo from road transportation to water or rail transportation
AM0091 Energy efficiency technologies and fuel switching in new buildings
AM0092 Substitution of PFC gases for cleaning Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) reactors in the semiconductor industry
AM0093 Avoidance of landfill gas emissions by passive aeration of landfills
AM0094 Distribution of biomass based stove and/or heater for household or institutional use
AM0095 Waste gas based combined cycle power plant in a Greenfield iron and steel plant
AM0096 CF4 emission reduction from installation of an abatement system in a semiconductor manufacturing facility
AM0097 Installation of high voltage direct current power transmission line
AM0098 Utilization of ammonia-plant off gas for steam generation
AM0099 Installation of a new natural gas fired gas turbine to an existing CHP plant
AM0100 Integrated Solar Combined Cycle (ISCC) projects
AM0101 High speed passenger rail systems
AM0102 Greenfield cogeneration facility supplying electricity and steam to a Greenfield Industrial Consumer and exporting excess electricity to a grid and/or project customer(s)
AM0103 Renewable energy power generation in isolated grids
AM0104 Interconnection of electricity grids in countries with economic merit order dispatch
AM0105 Energy efficiency in data centres through dynamic power management
AM0106 Energy efficiency improvements of a lime production facility through installation of new kilns
AM0107 New natural gas based cogeneration plant
AM0108 Interconnection between electricity systems for energy exchange
AM0109 Introduction of hot supply of Direct Reduced Iron in Electric Arc Furnaces
AM0110 Modal shift in transportation of liquid fuels
AM0111 Abatement of fluorinated greenhouse gases in semiconductor manufacturing
AM0112 Less carbon intensive power generation through continuous reductive distillation of waste
AM0113 Distribution of compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) lamps to households
AM0114 Shift from electrolytic to catalytic process for recycling of chlorine from hydrogen chloride gas in isocyanate plants
AM0115 Recovery and utilization of coke oven gas from coke plants for LNG production
AM0116 Electric taxiing systems for airplanes
AM0117 Introduction of a new district cooling system
AM0118 Introduction of low resistivity power transmission line
AM0119 SF6 emission reductions in gas insulated metal enclosed switchgear
AM0120 Energy-efficient refrigerators and air-conditioners
AM0121 Emission reduction from partial switching of raw materials and increasing the share of additives in the production of blended cement
ACM0001 Flaring or use of landfill gas
ACM0002 Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources
ACM0003 Partial substitution of fossil fuels in cement or quicklime manufacture
ACM0004 Consolidated methodology for waste gas and/or heat for power generation
ACM0005 Increasing the blend in cement production
ACM0006 Electricity and heat generation from biomass
ACM0007 Conversion from single cycle to combined cycle power generation
ACM0008 Abatement of methane from coal mines
ACM0009 Fuel switching from coal or petroleum fuel to natural gas
ACM0010 GHG emission reductions from manure management systems
ACM0011 Fuel switching from coal and/or petroleum fuels to natural gas in existing power plants for electricity generation
ACM0012 Waste energy recovery
ACM0013 Construction and operation of new grid connected fossil fuel fired power plants using a less GHG intensive technology
ACM0014 Treatment of wastewater
ACM0015 Emission reductions from raw material switch in clinker production
ACM0016 Mass Rapid Transit Projects
ACM0017 Production of biodiesel
ACM0018 Electricity generation from biomass residues in power-only plants
ACM0019 N2O abatement from nitric acid production
ACM0020 Co-firing of biomass residues for heat generation and/or electricity generation in grid connected power plants
ACM0021 Reduction of emissions from charcoal production by improved kiln design and/or abatement of methane
ACM0022 Alternative waste treatment processes
ACM0023 Introduction of an efficiency improvement technology in a boiler
ACM0024 Natural gas substitution by biogenic methane produced from the anaerobic digestion of organic waste
ACM0025 Construction of a new natural gas power plant
ACM0026 Fossil fuel based cogeneration for identified recipient facility(ies)
AMS-I.A. Electricity generation by the user
AMS-I.B. Mechanical energy for the user with or without electrical energy
AMS-I.C. Thermal energy production with or without electricity
AMS-I.D. Grid connected renewable electricity generation
AMS-I.E. Switch from non-renewable biomass for thermal applications by the user
AMS-I.F. Renewable electricity generation for captive use and mini-grid
AMS-I.G. Plant oil production and use for energy generation in stationary applications
AMS-I.H. Biodiesel production and use for energy generation in stationary applications
AMS-I.I. Biogas/biomass thermal applications for households/small users
AMS-I.J. Solar water heating systems (SWH)
AMS-I.K. Solar cookers for households
AMS-I.L. Electrification of rural communities using renewable energy
AMS-I.M Solar power for domestic aircraft at-gate operations
AMS-II.A. Supply side energy efficiency improvements – transmission and distribution
AMS-II.B. Supply side energy efficiency improvements – generation
AMS-II.C. Demand-side energy efficiency activities for specific technologies
AMS-II.D. Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for industrial facilities
AMS-II.E. Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for buildings
AMS-II.F. Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for agricultural facilities and activities
AMS-II.G. Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass
AMS-II.H. Energy efficiency measures through centralization of utility provisions of an industrial facility
AMS-II.I. Efficient utilization of waste energy in industrial facilities
AMS-II.J. Demand-side activities for efficient lighting technologies
AMS-II.K. Installation of co-generation or tri-generation systems supplying energy to commercial building
AMS-II.L. Demand-side activities for efficient outdoor and street lighting technologies
AMS-II.M. Demand-side energy efficiency activities for installation of low-flow hot water savings devices
AMS-II.N. Demand-side energy efficiency activities for installation of energy efficient lighting and/or controls in buildings
AMS-II.O. Dissemination of energy efficient household appliances
AMS-II.P. Energy efficient pump-set for agriculture use
AMS-II.Q. Energy efficiency and/or energy supply projects in commercial buildings
AMS-II.R. Energy efficiency space heating measures for residential buildings
AMS-II.S. Energy efficiency in motor systems
AMS-II.T Emission reduction through reactive power compensation in power distribution network
AMS-III.A. Offsetting of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers by inoculant application in legumes-grass rotations on acidic soils on existing cropland
AMS-III.B. Switching fossil fuels
AMS-III.C. Emission reductions by electric and hybrid vehicles
AMS-III.D. Methane recovery in animal manure management systems
AMS-III.E. Avoidance of methane production from decay of biomass through controlled combustion, gasification or mechanical/thermal treatment
AMS-III.F. Avoidance of methane emissions through composting
AMS-III.G. Landfill methane recovery
AMS-III.H. Methane recovery in wastewater treatment
AMS-III.I. Avoidance of methane production in wastewater treatment through replacement of anaerobic systems by aerobic systems
AMS-III.J. Avoidance of fossil fuel combustion for carbon dioxide production to be used as raw material for industrial processes
AMS-III.K. Avoidance of methane release from charcoal production
AMS-III.L. Avoidance of methane production from biomass decay through controlled pyrolysis
AMS-III.M. Reduction in consumption of electricity by recovering soda from paper manufacturing process
AMS-III.N. Avoidance of HFC emissions in rigid Poly Urethane Foam (PUF) manufacturing
AMS-III.O. Hydrogen production using methane extracted from biogas
AMS-III.P. Recovery and utilization of waste gas in refinery facilities
AMS-III.Q. Waste energy recovery
AMS-III.R. Methane recovery in agricultural activities at household/small farm level
AMS-III.S. Introduction of low-emission vehicles/technologies to commercial vehicle fleets
AMS-III.T. Plant oil production and use for transport applications
AMS-III.U. Cable Cars for Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
AMS-III.V. Decrease of coke consumption in blast furnace by installing dust/sludge recycling system in steel works
AMS-III.W. Methane capture and destruction in non-hydrocarbon mining activities
AMS-III.X. Energy Efficiency and HFC-134a Recovery in Residential Refrigerators
AMS-III.Y. Methane avoidance through separation of solids from wastewater or manure treatment systems
AMS-III.Z. Fuel Switch, process improvement and energy efficiency in brick manufacture
AMS-III.AA. Transportation Energy Efficiency Activities using Retrofit Technologies
AMS-III.AB. Avoidance of HFC emissions in Standalone Commercial Refrigeration Cabinets
AMS-III.AC. Electricity and/or heat generation using fuel cell
AMS-III.AD. Emission reductions in hydraulic lime production
AMS-III.AE. Energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in new residential buildings
AMS-III.AF. Avoidance of methane emissions through excavating and composting of partially decayed municipal solid waste (MSW)
AMS-III.AG. Switching from high carbon intensive grid electricity to low carbon intensive fossil fuel
AMS-III.AH. Shift from high carbon intensive fuel mix ratio to low carbon-intensive fuel mix ratio
AMS-III.AI. Emission reductions through recovery of spent sulphuric acid
AMS-III.AJ. Recovery and recycling of materials from solid wastes
AMS-III.AK. Biodiesel production and use for transport applications
AMS-III.AL. Conversion from single cycle to combined cycle power generation
AMS-III.AM. Fossil fuel switch in a cogeneration/trigeneration system
AMS-III.AN. Fossil fuel switch in existing manufacturing industries
AMS-III.AO. Methane recovery through controlled anaerobic digestion
AMS-III.AP. Transport energy efficiency activities using post - fit Idling Stop device
AMS-III.AQ. Introduction of Bio-CNG in transportation applications
AMS-III.AR. Substituting fossil fuel based lighting with LED/CFL lighting systems
AMS-III.AS. Switch from fossil fuel to biomass in existing manufacturing facilities for non-energy applications
AMS-III.AT. Transportation energy efficiency activities installing digital tachograph systems to commercial freight transport fleets
AMS-III.AU. Methane emission reduction by adjusted water management practice in rice cultivation
AMS-III.AV. Low greenhouse gas emitting safe drinking water production systems
AMS-III.AW. Electrification of rural communities by grid extension
AMS-III.AX. Methane oxidation layer (MOL) for solid waste disposal sites
AMS-III.AY. Introduction of LNG buses to existing and new bus routes
AMS-III.BA. Recovery and recycling of materials from E-waste
AMS-III.BB. Electrification of communities through grid extension or construction of new mini-grids
AMS-III.BC. Emission reductions through improved efficiency of vehicle fleets
AMS-III.BD. GHG emission reduction due to supply of molten metal instead of ingots for aluminium castings
AMS-III.BE. Avoidance of methane and nitrous oxide emissions from sugarcane pre-harvest open burning through mulching
AMS-III.BF. Reduction of N2O emissions from use of Nitrogen Use Efficient (NUE) seeds that require less fertilizer application
AMS-III.BG. Emission reduction through sustainable charcoal production and consumption
AMS-III.BH. Displacement of production of brick and cement by manufacture and installation of gypsum concrete wall panels
AMS-III.BI. Flare gas recovery in gas treating facilities
AMS-III.BJ. Destruction of hazardous waste using plasma technology including energy recovery
AMS-III.BK. Strategic feed supplementation in smallholder dairy sector to increase productivity
AMS-III.BL. Integrated methodology for electrification of communities
AMS-III.BM. Lightweight two and three wheeled personal transportation
AMS-III.BN. Efficient operation of public transportation
AMS-III.BO. Trip avoidance through equipment improvement of freight transport
AMS-III.BP. Emission reduction by shore-side electricity supply system
AR-ACM0003 Afforestation and reforestation of lands except wetlands
AR-AM0014 Afforestation and reforestation of degraded mangrove habitats
AR-AMS0003 Afforestation and reforestation project activities implemented on wetlands
AR-AMS0007 Afforestation and reforestation project activities implemented on lands other than wetlands
Verra Methodology Code Title
VM0004 Conservation Projects that Avoid Planned Land Use Conversion in Peat Swamp Forests
VM0007 Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)
VM0009 Avoided Ecosystem Conversion
VM0010 Improved Forest Management
VM0011 Preventing Planned Degradation
VM0012 Improved Forest Management in Temperate and Boreal Forests (LtPF)
VM0015 Avoided Unplanned Deforestation
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Verra codes sourced by doing searches like this: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=VM0011+site%3Averra.org

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gmtaw12 commented Jul 17, 2024

hi extremely interested in figuring out what this does?

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