flcac_adaptation_aclca_workshops
This announcement is duplicated from the Federal LCA Commons landing page for August 2020.
Since Spring quarter 2020, the USLCI Database is now the first repo on the Federal LCA Commons (FLCAC) to be completely updated to the Federal Elementary Flow List (FEDEFL). The US EPA, the lead agency on the FEDEFL, worked with NREL to help map and convert the USLCI database to the FEDEFL. The EPA's Heavy Equipment Operation repo is also compatible with the FEDEFL (as originally compiled).
Per the emerging FLCAC standards & conventions, the FEDEFL will become a part of the core database structure across FLCAC repositories. The CORRIM Forestry & Forestry Products database is in the process of being converted to the FEDEFL and other repos will follow. The FEDEFL will provide greater standardization and interoperability for Federal LCA data and can also serve as a standard for elementary flows for a broader community.
Please note that there has also been a release of TRACI 2.1 LCIA Method repo on the FLCAC Collaboration Server that uses the FEDEFL nomenclature. NOTE: This version of TRACI must be used in order to obtain results for life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) calculations on FLCAC data adapted to the FEDEFL (e.g., 2020 and later USLCI Database versions). A repo with ReCiPe 2016 Midpoint and Endpoint methods that are FEDEFL-compatible has also been published to the FLCAC.
For additional information on any of these updates, please contact the USLCI Data Curator, the CORRIM Repo Administrator, FEDEFL Development Team, or the FLCAC Collaboration Server Administrator.
The American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) is offering Pre-Conference Workshops on September 21st at the American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) 2020 Virtual Conference event.
Two of these workshops focus on using Federal LCA Commons (FLCAC) resources:
- 10:00 - 1:00 PM (ET): Using the Federal LCA Commons Elementary Flow List Toolkit: This course will provide step-by-step instruction for the use and application of Federal LCA Commons Elementary Flow List (FEDEFL) and associated tools.
- 4:00 - 5:30 PM (ET): Using Federal LCA Commons Resources to Submit Data to the USLCI: The course will show you how to obtain public data for your use and how to submit data for publication in the USLCI database.
LCACP CEU's are available. All registrants will receive the video recording of the workshop and materials. Find more details on timing and registration here.