RECS Energy Certificate Association (RECS) is dedicated to tackling climate change by accelerating the transition to 100% renewable energy systems. We do this by supporting the development of new energy attribute certificate (EAC) markets and strengthening those already in place. RECS collaborates with its members and other like-minded organisations to achieve these goals.
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WHEN: 21 May 2025
Open Markets Committee (OMC) 2025
The OMC (Open Markets Committee) is an in-person meeting for both RECS Members and members of the Association of Issuing Bodies. It provides both member groups with the opportunity to meet and discuss developments in and interactions between European Guarantee of Origin (GO) systems and markets.
This year’s OMC will be held in Dessau, Germany, on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, at The UBA | Umweltbundesamt.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN.
Registration will remain open until noon (12:00 CET) on Friday, 9 May 2025. If you require assistance during registration for the OMC, contact RECS Events via events@recs.org.OMC Programme
14:00-14:10 | Welcome and opening 14:10-14:50 | Current situation in GO systems - what is coming next from the AIB and its members? A presentation and discussion of new EECS rules and data fields that could impact the GO market 14:50-15:30 | Future developments in GO markets - an update on recent market developments, results from the recent market survey, and discussion on how changing disclosure periods could address oversupply in the market 15:30-16:00 | Coffee break 16:00-16:40 | Modernising EAC systems and markets - a presentation of RECS' survey to benchmark and compare the performance of AIB member registries and discussion of key points, followed by a presentation of the new AIB hub and statistics and discussion of key points. 16:40-17:20 | The challenging debate on location-based and market-based disclosure - a presentation of the findings of the REGADISS project, followed by a discussion of the development of international standards for EAC systems and how to resist growing advocacy for a move towards location-based disclosure. 17:20-17:50 | UDB and Gas GO interactions - a discussion of how and when market participants and system operators expect the UDB to work? 17:50-18:00 | Thank you and Closing 18:30-19:30 | Reception drinks at Radisson Blu Hotel 19:30-21:30 | Dinner at Radisson Blu Hotel OMC Terms and Conditions
4 months ago
EVENT
WHEN: 12 December 2024
RECS Annual General Meeting (AGM) – online
RECS is organising this year's Annual General Meeting (AGM) online on Thursday 12 December 14h00 – 16h00 CET. During the general meeting the RECS Secretariat will provide a summary of its activities and other updates from the organisation. Join us for this online event where member representatives can connect, exchange valuable insights, and realign our shared vision for these dynamic markets.
If you want to attend our AGM, please register by completing the form and we'll provide you with in invite to the meeting.
For the RECS members who can't join us online, please note that the event will be recorded. Reach out to our Secretariat (secretariat@recs.org) for more information or access to the recording.
5 months ago
EVENT
WHEN: 05 December 2024
UK REGO Day 2024
The UK REGO Day will be held on Thursday, 5 December 2024 from 10.00-17.00 at the Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel.
The UK's REGO market continues to show robust growth and dynamism with REGO being among the most valuable European Energy Attribute Certificates. The day's program will dive deeply into the UK REGO market by covering volumes and prices, regulatory developments, the perception of REGOs in the UK, and full disclosure and other developments in REGO markets.
After the UK REGO day, registered delegates are invited to join RECS, ACT Group, and SmartestEnergy for drinks on Thursday, 5 December 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Please note that this drinks event will have some snacks, but no dinner.
INTERESTED IN ATTENDING?
The registration fee for RECS members is £100 ex VAT, for non-RECS members the fee is £200 ex VAT until 25 November.
As of 25 November, the registration fee increases to £200 ex VAT for RECS members and £300 ex VAT for non-RECS members.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
How to register.- Select the number of tickets you require.
- Click 'Continue'.
- In the window, add your billing details.
- Select your payment option (credit card only)
- Click the payment button - don't forget the final step!
- Assign the ticket(s) to yourself or another person.
UK REGO Day 2024 Programme
09.00-10.00 Registration and coffee 10.00-10.15 Welcome 10.15-11.15 Session 1: General update on regulatory developments- OFGEM Update (Platform, Regulatory, etc.)
- New government – possible changes
- Mutual recognition
- UK CBAM
- Speakers:
- Moderator: Roderick Hutchings, Environmental Commodities Trader, ACT Group
- Sophie Thorpe, Senior Policy Manager, OFGEM
- Andreas Gunst, Partner, DLA Piper
- Marie Christine Bluett, Director Renewable Markets, Incubex
- Transport (EVs), Hydrogen and other fuels (RFNBOs)
- Full disclosure in the UK
- Full disclosure learnings from across Europe
- Speakers:
- Moderator: Merve Güngör, Policy and Network Manager, RECS Energy Certificate Association
- Kumara Rathnam, Senior Analyst, Veyt
- Katya De Vere Walker, Head of Net Zero Policy, SmartestEnergy
- Deep dive into the UK REGO market supply, demand, prices
- Internal and external factors driving market dynamics and prices
- Price elasticity, willingness to pay, and lessons for other markets
- Speakers:
- Moderator and speaker: Patrick Dunn, Renewable Gas & Power Originator, ACT Group
- Justin Colley, Associate Editor, Argus
- Emilie Tretow Busellato, Originator, Statkraft Markets
- Focus on consumer claims in the UK
- Understanding and trust of Energy Labels
- Role of external standards inc.
- Views on renewable biomass-fired electricity
- Speakers:
- Moderator: Adam White, Secretary General, RECS Energy Certificate Association
- Tom Stebbings, Sustainable Commodities Trader, Drax
- Nick Fedson, Technical Manager – Energy, CDP Worldwide
- Rachel Cary, Head of Business Decarbonisation, Energy UK
- Eleonore Lazet, Commercial Director, Granular Energy
7 months ago
EVENT
WHEN: 25 September 2024
RECS / ERGAR Union Database 101 webinar
From 21 November this year, the Union Database for Biofuels (UDB) will become mandatory for the gas sector. This will change the way sustainable biomethane with a Proof of Sustainability is traded. Therefore, the European Renewable Gas Registry (ERGaR) and RECS Energy Certificate Association will jointly organise an online webinar to explain the basics of this new EU tool.
We will explain the key concept of the UDB and its impact on the biomethane certification market. The practical implications and implementation of the UDB will be explained in detail. Additionally, the webinar aims to provide greater understanding of current certification and cross-border trading practices for biomethane.
The webinar will take place online on 25 September 2024 from 15:00 to 16:00 (CET) and is open to all members of the RECS Energy Certificate Association and ERGaR interested in learning more about the biomethane market and cross-border trading/transfer. Participation is free of charge and registration is possible until 24 September.
RECS members can reach out to the Secretariat (secretariat@recs.org) to obtain a copy of the presentation slides and the recording.Publications
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