Every unit of energy generated has certain attributes, such as the source of the energy (wind, solar, coal), where the energy was generated, and when the production device first came online. These attributes can be documented into an Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) which is issued to the producer and can be traded or transferred to a consumer. By cancelling the EAC, the consumer can claim to be[...]

Every unit of energy generated has certain attributes, such as the source of the energy (wind, solar, coal), where the energy was generated, and when the production device first came online. These attributes can be documented into an Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) which is issued to the producer and can be traded or transferred to a consumer. By cancelling the EAC, the consumer can claim to be[...]

Every unit of energy generated has certain attributes, such as the source of the energy (wind, solar, coal), where the energy was generated, and when the production device first came online. These attributes can be documented into an Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) which is issued to the producer and can be traded or transferred to a consumer. By cancelling the EAC, the consumer can claim to be[...]

Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) are the vehicle used to carry energy attributes certified via an attribute tracking system. In Europe, the primary certificate used by attribute tracking systems is the Guarantee of Origin or “GO”. In other locations, like the United States, the certificate used is the REC (Renewable Energy Certificate). An EAC is often bought, sold and cancelled with pr[...]

The Guarantee of Origin (GO or GoO) is the tracking certificate regulated by the EU Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED-3). The GO is the carrier of energy attributes. The trade, cancelation and use of GOs are further governed by the European Standard CEN EN 16325, as referenced in the RED-3. In addition, the European Energy Certificate System (EECS) rules, maintained and enforced by the Ass[...]

The Guarantee of Origin (GO or GoO) is the tracking certificate regulated by the EU Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED-3). The GO is the carrier of energy attributes. The trade, cancelation and use of GOs are further governed by the European Standard CEN EN 16325, as referenced in the RED-3. In addition, the European Energy Certificate System (EECS) rules, maintained and enforced by the Ass[...]

The Guarantee of Origin (GO or GoO) is the tracking certificate regulated by the EU Renewable Energy Directive 2023/2413 (RED-3). The GO is the carrier of energy attributes. The trade, cancelation and use of GOs are further governed by the European Standard CEN EN 16325, as referenced in the RED-3. In addition, the European Energy Certificate System (EECS) rules, maintained and enforced by the Ass[...]

Energy attribute tracking systems are needed because it is impossible to track energy via grids or pipelines. Therefore, the attributes of an energy source are ‘booked’ when the energy is injected into a grid or pipeline, and ‘claimed’ when the energy buyer cancels the certificates – taking them out of use. Electricity tracking systems based on such book and claim system exist across the[...]

Energy attribute tracking systems are needed because it is impossible to track energy via grids or pipelines. Therefore, the attributes of an energy source are ‘booked’ when the energy is injected into a grid or pipeline, and ‘claimed’ when the energy buyer cancels the certificates – taking them out of use. Electricity tracking systems based on such book and claim system exist across the[...]

Energy attribute tracking systems are needed because it is impossible to track energy via grids or pipelines. Therefore, the attributes of an energy source are ‘booked’ when the energy is injected into a grid or pipeline, and ‘claimed’ when the energy buyer cancels the certificates – taking them out of use. Electricity tracking systems based on such book and claim system exist across the[...]

It is impossible to track electrons or molecules through power grids or gas pipelines. This is why the tracking of energy attributes is done through book and claim systems (See Energy attribute tracking system). Book and claim systems are the best method for tracking energy attributes because Energy Attribute Certificates, such as GOs, can be transferred and traded separately from the physical ene[...]

It is impossible to track electrons or molecules through power grids or gas pipelines. This is why the tracking of energy attributes is done through book and claim systems (See Energy attribute tracking system). Book and claim systems are the best method for tracking energy attributes because Energy Attribute Certificates, such as GOs, can be transferred and traded separately from the physical ene[...]

It is impossible to track electrons or molecules through power grids or gas pipelines. This is why the tracking of energy attributes is done through book and claim systems (See Energy attribute tracking system). Book and claim systems are the best method for tracking energy attributes because Energy Attribute Certificates, such as GOs, can be transferred and traded separately from the physical ene[...]

It is impossible to track electrons or molecules through power grids or gas pipelines. This is why the tracking of energy attributes is done through book and claim systems (See Energy attribute tracking system). Book and claim systems are the best method for tracking energy attributes because Energy Attribute Certificates, such as GOs, can be transferred and traded separately from the physical ene[...]

“Bundled” refers to the procurement of both energy and energy attributes together, for example in a green supply contract or a renewable power purchase agreement that includes EACs.

“Bundled” refers to the procurement of both energy and energy attributes together, for example in a green supply contract or a renewable power purchase agreement that includes EACs.

“Bundled” refers to the procurement of both energy and energy attributes together, for example in a green supply contract or a renewable power purchase agreement that includes EACs.

“Bundled” refers to the procurement of both energy and energy attributes together, for example in a green supply contract or a renewable power purchase agreement that includes EACs.

“Bundled” refers to the procurement of both energy and energy attributes together, for example in a green supply contract or a renewable power purchase agreement that includes EACs.

“Unbundled” refers to the procurement of energy and energy attributes separately, for example buying energy in a standard supply contract and buying attributes over the counter in the form of EACs.

“Unbundled” refers to the procurement of energy and energy attributes separately, for example buying energy in a standard supply contract and buying attributes over the counter in the form of EACs.

“Unbundled” refers to the procurement of energy and energy attributes separately, for example buying energy in a standard supply contract and buying attributes over the counter in the form of EACs.

“Unbundled” refers to the procurement of energy and energy attributes separately, for example buying energy in a standard supply contract and buying attributes over the counter in the form of EACs.

“Unbundled” refers to the procurement of energy and energy attributes separately, for example buying energy in a standard supply contract and buying attributes over the counter in the form of EACs.

Cancellation is the physical ‘use’ of an EAC and is the only means for allocating the attributes of that electricity to a single end-user. Cancelling an EAC removes it from the market and allows the canceller to claim the energy attributes in the EAC. Cancelling ensures that the certificate will not be traded, given, sold, or used by another end-user, which could lead to the attributes being [...]

Cancellation is the physical ‘use’ of an EAC and is the only means for allocating the attributes of that electricity to a single end-user. Cancelling an EAC removes it from the market and allows the canceller to claim the energy attributes in the EAC. Cancelling ensures that the certificate will not be traded, given, sold, or used by another end-user, which could lead to the attributes being [...]

Cancellation is the physical ‘use’ of an EAC and is the only means for allocating the attributes of that electricity to a single end-user. Cancelling an EAC removes it from the market and allows the canceller to claim the energy attributes in the EAC. Cancelling ensures that the certificate will not be traded, given, sold, or used by another end-user, which could lead to the attributes being [...]

Claims refer to disclosure regarding the use of a specific type of energy, such as a public announcement of using 100% renewables or using data about renewable energy use for reporting, marketing or other purposes. Claims about renewable energy can be made after an end-user has cancelled, or had cancelled on his/her behalf, an EAC from a reliable tracking system. After the cancellation of an EAC [...]

Claims refer to disclosure regarding the use of a specific type of energy, such as a public announcement of using 100% renewables or using data about renewable energy use for reporting, marketing or other purposes. Claims about renewable energy can be made after an end-user has cancelled, or had cancelled on his/her behalf, an EAC from a reliable tracking system. After the cancellation of an EAC [...]

Claims refer to disclosure regarding the use of a specific type of energy, such as a public announcement of using 100% renewables or using data about renewable energy use for reporting, marketing or other purposes. Claims about renewable energy can be made after an end-user has cancelled, or had cancelled on his/her behalf, an EAC from a reliable tracking system. After the cancellation of an EAC [...]

Claims refer to disclosure regarding the use of a specific type of energy, such as a public announcement of using 100% renewables or using data about renewable energy use for reporting, marketing or other purposes. Claims about renewable energy can be made after an end-user has cancelled, or had cancelled on his/her behalf, an EAC from a reliable tracking system. After the cancellation of an EAC [...]

The use of an Energy Attribute Certificate such as the GO is not limited to renewables, EACs can document the attributes of any type of energy, including non-renewables. Allowing the issuance of EACs to all energy sources does not count as establishing a full consumption disclosure system, which can only be established by making it mandatory for market participants to prove the origin of all their[...]

The use of an Energy Attribute Certificate such as the GO is not limited to renewables, EACs can document the attributes of any type of energy, including non-renewables. Allowing the issuance of EACs to all energy sources does not count as establishing a full consumption disclosure system, which can only be established by making it mandatory for market participants to prove the origin of all their[...]

The use of an Energy Attribute Certificate such as the GO is not limited to renewables, EACs can document the attributes of any type of energy, including non-renewables. Allowing the issuance of EACs to all energy sources does not count as establishing a full consumption disclosure system, which can only be established by making it mandatory for market participants to prove the origin of all their[...]

The use of an Energy Attribute Certificate such as the GO is not limited to renewables, EACs can document the attributes of any type of energy, including non-renewables. Allowing the issuance of EACs to all energy sources does not count as establishing a full consumption disclosure system, which can only be established by making it mandatory for market participants to prove the origin of all their[...]

Double counting, double attributing, and double claiming all refer to energy attributes being allocated intentionally or unintentionally to two separate end-users. The main use of EACs (such as the GOs in Europe) is to make all forms of double counting, attributing and claiming impossible. For more information, see Cancellation.

Double counting, double attributing, and double claiming all refer to energy attributes being allocated intentionally or unintentionally to two separate end-users. The main use of EACs (such as the GOs in Europe) is to make all forms of double counting, attributing and claiming impossible. For more information, see Cancellation.

Double counting, double attributing, and double claiming all refer to energy attributes being allocated intentionally or unintentionally to two separate end-users. The main use of EACs (such as the GOs in Europe) is to make all forms of double counting, attributing and claiming impossible. For more information, see Cancellation.

The EU first legislated for the promotion of renewables in 2001, with the original Renewable Electricity Directive (2001/28/EC). This landmark law has subsequently been updated by the European Institutions three times: The 2009 Renewable Energy Directive (RED-1) (2009/28/EC) explained the basic regulations behind the Guarantee of Origin system (Art.15). The 2018 RED-2 ((EU) 2018/2001) extended t[...]

The EU first legislated for the promotion of renewables in 2001, with the original Renewable Electricity Directive (2001/28/EC). This landmark law has subsequently been updated by the European Institutions three times: The 2009 Renewable Energy Directive (RED-1) (2009/28/EC) explained the basic regulations behind the Guarantee of Origin system (Art.15). The 2018 RED-2 ((EU) 2018/2001) extended t[...]

The EU first legislated for the promotion of renewables in 2001, with the original Renewable Electricity Directive (2001/28/EC). This landmark law has subsequently been updated by the European Institutions three times: The 2009 Renewable Energy Directive (RED-1) (2009/28/EC) explained the basic regulations behind the Guarantee of Origin system (Art.15). The 2018 RED-2 ((EU) 2018/2001) extended t[...]

The EU first legislated for the promotion of renewables in 2001, with the original Renewable Electricity Directive (2001/28/EC). This landmark law has subsequently been updated by the European Institutions three times: The 2009 Renewable Energy Directive (RED-1) (2009/28/EC) explained the basic regulations behind the Guarantee of Origin system (Art.15). The 2018 RED-2 ((EU) 2018/2001) extended t[...]

The AIB is an umbrella organisation association made up of national issuing bodies who may voluntarily join. The AIB develops, maintains, and enforces the European Energy Certificate System (EECS) rules which govern the issuance, transfer and cancelation of European energy attribute certificates, usually known as guarantees of origin (GOs). The AIB also manages an inter-registry hub to facilitate [...]

The AIB is an umbrella organisation association made up of national issuing bodies who may voluntarily join. The AIB develops, maintains, and enforces the European Energy Certificate System (EECS) rules which govern the issuance, transfer and cancelation of European energy attribute certificates, usually known as guarantees of origin (GOs). The AIB also manages an inter-registry hub to facilitate [...]

The AIB is an umbrella organisation association made up of national issuing bodies who may voluntarily join. The AIB develops, maintains, and enforces the European Energy Certificate System (EECS) rules which govern the issuance, transfer and cancelation of European energy attribute certificates, usually known as guarantees of origin (GOs). The AIB also manages an inter-registry hub to facilitate [...]

EU electricity suppliers must specify in bills the contribution of each energy source to the electricity purchased by the final customer in accordance with the electricity supply contract, in line with annex 1, section 5 of the EU directive on in the internal market for electricity ((EU 2019/944). The information to consumers must include the contribution of each energy source to the overall energ[...]

EU electricity suppliers must specify in bills the contribution of each energy source to the electricity purchased by the final customer in accordance with the electricity supply contract, in line with annex 1, section 5 of the EU directive on in the internal market for electricity ((EU 2019/944). The information to consumers must include the contribution of each energy source to the overall energ[...]

EU electricity suppliers must specify in bills the contribution of each energy source to the electricity purchased by the final customer in accordance with the electricity supply contract, in line with annex 1, section 5 of the EU directive on in the internal market for electricity ((EU 2019/944). The information to consumers must include the contribution of each energy source to the overall energ[...]

EU electricity suppliers must specify in bills the contribution of each energy source to the electricity purchased by the final customer in accordance with the electricity supply contract, in line with annex 1, section 5 of the EU directive on in the internal market for electricity ((EU 2019/944). The information to consumers must include the contribution of each energy source to the overall energ[...]

The residual mix is the grid average of energy attributes that are not allocated to a specific individual or end-consumer by means of issuing, trading/transferring and cancelling an EAC.. If a consumer uses grid electricity where a tracking mechanism to claim the use of renewable energy is not available, then they are obligated to use the residual mix when calculating/reviewing their carbon emissi[...]

The EECS (European Energy Certificate System) is a standardization system for European Guarantees of Origin (GOs). Nations that are voluntary members of the AIB and choose to adhere to the EECS system are easily able to trade GOs cross-border with no risk of double counting, claiming or attributing. When most stakeholders refer to the GO voluntary market, they are referring to the standardized EEC[...]

The EECS (European Energy Certificate System) is a standardization system for European Guarantees of Origin (GOs). Nations that are voluntary members of the AIB and choose to adhere to the EECS system are easily able to trade GOs cross-border with no risk of double counting, claiming or attributing. When most stakeholders refer to the GO voluntary market, they are referring to the standardized EEC[...]

The EECS (European Energy Certificate System) is a standardization system for European Guarantees of Origin (GOs). Nations that are voluntary members of the AIB and choose to adhere to the EECS system are easily able to trade GOs cross-border with no risk of double counting, claiming or attributing. When most stakeholders refer to the GO voluntary market, they are referring to the standardized EEC[...]

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN, French: Comité Européen de Normalisation) is a public standards organisation whose mission is to foster the economy of the EU by development, maintenance, and distribution of coherent sets of standards and rules. CEN’s thirty-four national members, representing Member-States and Accession Countries, work together to develop these European Standa[...]

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN, French: Comité Européen de Normalisation) is a public standards organisation whose mission is to foster the economy of the EU by development, maintenance, and distribution of coherent sets of standards and rules. CEN’s thirty-four national members, representing Member-States and Accession Countries, work together to develop these European Standa[...]

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN, French: Comité Européen de Normalisation) is a public standards organisation whose mission is to foster the economy of the EU by development, maintenance, and distribution of coherent sets of standards and rules. CEN’s thirty-four national members, representing Member-States and Accession Countries, work together to develop these European Standa[...]

Granular EAC tracking and matching aims to allow energy consumers to buy renewable energy that was produced and added to the grid at the same time as they were taking energy from the same grid. You can learn more about RECS’ position on this topic in our members only position paper Granular electricity tracking and matching.

The GHGP is an initiative of the WRI and WBCSD and aims to standardising carbon accounting and disclosure practices. Their corporate guide, including the guidance documents for scope 1, 2 and 3 was published in 2014 after an extensive consultation process. The standard is being updated to reflect the recent developments in the field.

The GHGP is an initiative of the WRI and WBCSD and aims to standardising carbon accounting and disclosure practices. Their corporate guide, including the guidance documents for scope 1, 2 and 3 was published in 2014 after an extensive consultation process. The standard is being updated to reflect the recent developments in the field.

The GHGP is an initiative of the WRI and WBCSD and aims to standardising carbon accounting and disclosure practices. Their corporate guide, including the guidance documents for scope 1, 2 and 3 was published in 2014 after an extensive consultation process. The standard is being updated to reflect the recent developments in the field.

The GHGP requires reporting of scope 2 emissions on a dual-reporting basis, using both a location-based and a market-based methodology. The GHGP scope 2 guidance states that: “Companies with any operations in markets providing product or supplier-specific data in the form of contractual instruments shall report scope 2 emissions in two ways and label each result according to the method: one [...]

The GHGP requires reporting of scope 2 emissions on a dual-reporting basis, using both a location-based and a market-based methodology. The GHGP scope 2 guidance states that: “Companies with any operations in markets providing product or supplier-specific data in the form of contractual instruments shall report scope 2 emissions in two ways and label each result according to the method: one [...]

The GHGP requires reporting of scope 2 emissions on a dual-reporting basis, using both a location-based and a market-based methodology. The GHGP scope 2 guidance states that: “Companies with any operations in markets providing product or supplier-specific data in the form of contractual instruments shall report scope 2 emissions in two ways and label each result according to the method: one [...]

The GHGP Guidance puts forward two methods for calculating a corporation’s emissions from purchased electricity. The location-based method and the market-based method. The location-based method reflects the average emissions intensity of grids on which energy consumption occurs (using mostly grid-average emission factor data). Using this method, a corporate can multiply its total electricity con[...]

The GHGP Guidance puts forward two methods for calculating a corporation’s emissions from purchased electricity. The location-based method and the market-based method. The location-based method reflects the average emissions intensity of grids on which energy consumption occurs (using mostly grid-average emission factor data). Using this method, a corporate can multiply its total electricity con[...]

The GHGP Guidance puts forward two methods for calculating a corporation’s emissions from purchased electricity. The location-based method and the market-based method. The location-based method reflects the average emissions intensity of grids on which energy consumption occurs (using mostly grid-average emission factor data). Using this method, a corporate can multiply its total electricity con[...]

The GHGP Guidance puts forward two methods for calculating a corporation’s emissions from purchased electricity. The location-based method and the market-based method. The market-based method reflects emissions from the energy that companies have purposefully chosen by buying from a specific generator or supplier. A corporate can prove such power purchases by acquiring and cancelling the relevan[...]

The GHGP Guidance puts forward two methods for calculating a corporation’s emissions from purchased electricity. The location-based method and the market-based method. The market-based method reflects emissions from the energy that companies have purposefully chosen by buying from a specific generator or supplier. A corporate can prove such power purchases by acquiring and cancelling the relevan[...]

The GHGP Guidance puts forward two methods for calculating a corporation’s emissions from purchased electricity. The location-based method and the market-based method. The market-based method reflects emissions from the energy that companies have purposefully chosen by buying from a specific generator or supplier. A corporate can prove such power purchases by acquiring and cancelling the relevan[...]

Under the GHGP, an organisation’s emissions are calculated within three scopes. Scope 1 covers onsite emissions (e.g. natural gas usage), scope 2 covers off-site direct emissions (e.g. electricity use), and scope 3 covers indirect emissions (e.g. employee travel or supply-chain emissions). GOs provide organisations with a way to reduce their Scope 2 emissions by buying non-emitting renewable ene[...]

Under the GHGP, an organisation’s emissions are calculated within three scopes. Scope 1 covers onsite emissions (e.g. natural gas usage), scope 2 covers off-site direct emissions (e.g. electricity use), and scope 3 covers indirect emissions (e.g. employee travel or supply-chain emissions). GOs provide organisations with a way to reduce their Scope 2 emissions by buying non-emitting renewable ene[...]

Under the GHGP, an organisation’s emissions are calculated within three scopes. Scope 1 covers onsite emissions (e.g. natural gas usage), scope 2 covers off-site direct emissions (e.g. electricity use), and scope 3 covers indirect emissions (e.g. employee travel or supply-chain emissions). GOs provide organisations with a way to reduce their Scope 2 emissions by buying non-emitting renewable ene[...]

A PPA is a contract between the purchaser and supplier of energy or electricity. The PPA contract lays out how much electricity the supplier has promised to place on the grid and how much the consumer will take off. A PPA also sets out the price or price-range that the consumer will pay the producer for the energy covered in the contract. A PPA can be for any energy, and it is an EAC for renewable[...]

A PPA is a contract between the purchaser and supplier of energy or electricity. The PPA contract lays out how much electricity the supplier has promised to place on the grid and how much the consumer will take off. A PPA also sets out the price or price-range that the consumer will pay the producer for the energy covered in the contract. A PPA can be for any energy, and it is an EAC for renewable[...]

A PPA is a contract between the purchaser and supplier of energy or electricity. The PPA contract lays out how much electricity the supplier has promised to place on the grid and how much the consumer will take off. A PPA also sets out the price or price-range that the consumer will pay the producer for the energy covered in the contract. A PPA can be for any energy, and it is an EAC for renewable[...]

The RE100 is a joint initiative of the Climate Group and CDP. I It is a global corporate renewable energy initiative bringing together hundreds of large and ambitious businesses committed to procuring 100% renewable electricity. Corporates make a pledge to use 100% renewable electricity within a specified time-period to join the RE100 and report their progress. Learn more on the RE100 website.

RECS Energy Certificate Association (RECS) is a unique organization in the fact that we represent the whole production and consumption chain for renewable electricity.  We are an organization of energy generators, traders, wholesalers, suppliers, and consumers who remain in near-constant dialogue with national and European legislative bodies as well as third-party NGOs and standard-setting organi[...]

RECS Energy Certificate Association (RECS) is a unique organization in the fact that we represent the whole production and consumption chain for renewable electricity.  We are an organization of energy generators, traders, wholesalers, suppliers, and consumers who remain in near-constant dialogue with national and European legislative bodies as well as third-party NGOs and standard-setting organi[...]

RECS Energy Certificate Association (RECS) is a unique organization in the fact that we represent the whole production and consumption chain for renewable electricity.  We are an organization of energy generators, traders, wholesalers, suppliers, and consumers who remain in near-constant dialogue with national and European legislative bodies as well as third-party NGOs and standard-setting organi[...]

RECS Energy Certificate Association (RECS) and the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) have no formal cooperation and are two individual and separate organizations. That being said, there are often shared goals when attempting to implement EECS systems throughout Europe. The AIB and its members have the objective of implementing the RES and IME Directives in a trustworthy, reliable, and cost-eff[...]

RECS Energy Certificate Association (RECS) and the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) have no formal cooperation and are two individual and separate organizations. That being said, there are often shared goals when attempting to implement EECS systems throughout Europe. The AIB and its members have the objective of implementing the RES and IME Directives in a trustworthy, reliable, and cost-eff[...]

RECS Energy Certificate Association (RECS) and the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) have no formal cooperation and are two individual and separate organizations. That being said, there are often shared goals when attempting to implement EECS systems throughout Europe. The AIB and its members have the objective of implementing the RES and IME Directives in a trustworthy, reliable, and cost-eff[...]

RECS Energy Certificate Association (RECS) and the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) have no formal cooperation and are two individual and separate organizations. That being said, there are often shared goals when attempting to implement EECS systems throughout Europe. The AIB and its members have the objective of implementing the RES and IME Directives in a trustworthy, reliable, and cost-eff[...]

RECS Energy Certificate Association (RECS) and the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) have no formal cooperation and are two individual and separate organizations. That being said, there are often shared goals when attempting to implement EECS systems throughout Europe. The AIB and its members have the objective of implementing the RES and IME Directives in a trustworthy, reliable, and cost-eff[...]

RECS Energy Certificate Association (RECS) is a Dutch-based non-profit organization. The organization has more than 90 members who pay an annual fee for the continuation of the activities preformed by RECS International. If you are interested in supporting the activities of RECS, please join us.

RECS Energy Certificate Association (RECS) is a Dutch-based non-profit organization. The organization has more than 90 members who pay an annual fee for the continuation of the activities preformed by RECS International. If you are interested in supporting the activities of RECS, please join us.

The voluntary market is a market based on the trading of Guarantee of Origin certificates available through the European electricity tracking system. Guarantees of Origin have no inherent value but, because they are traded on an open supply and demand market, they are given a value based on the consumers willingness to purchase them. Consumers, from private individuals to multi-national corperat[...]

The voluntary market is a market based on the trading of Guarantee of Origin certificates available through the European electricity tracking system. Guarantees of Origin have no inherent value but, because they are traded on an open supply and demand market, they are given a value based on the consumers willingness to purchase them. Consumers, from private individuals to multi-national corperat[...]

Each country is required by the European directive 2009/28/EC to set-up an organization or body capable of issuing Guarantee of Origin certificates. These Guarantees of Origin are referred to as RES-GOs and are often not easily traded to another country. The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) solved this international transfer issue through the creation of the EECS system.  Members of the[...]

Each country is required by the European directive 2009/28/EC to set-up an organization or body capable of issuing Guarantee of Origin certificates. These Guarantees of Origin are referred to as RES-GOs and are often not easily traded to another country. The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) solved this international transfer issue through the creation of the EECS system.  Members of the[...]

Each country is required by the European directive 2009/28/EC to set-up an organization or body capable of issuing Guarantee of Origin certificates. These Guarantees of Origin are referred to as RES-GOs and are often not easily traded to another country. The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) solved this international transfer issue through the creation of the EECS system.  Members of the[...]

Each country is required by the European directive 2009/28/EC to set-up an organization or body capable of issuing Guarantee of Origin certificates. These Guarantees of Origin are referred to as RES-GOs and are often not easily traded to another country. The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) solved this international transfer issue through the creation of the EECS system.  Members of the[...]

Each country is required by the European directive 2009/28/EC to set-up an organization or body capable of issuing Guarantee of Origin certificates. These Guarantees of Origin are referred to as RES-GOs and are often not easily traded to another country. The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) solved this international transfer issue through the creation of the EECS system.  Members of the[...]

Renewable energy is considered to be an inexhaustible but not necessarily sustainable energy source. Renewable energy sources are wind energy, solar energy, hydro power, biomass, geothermal energy, wave and tidal energy. The electricity generated by means of a renewable energy source is considered renewable electricity.

RECS International likes to focus on facts.  Something being renewable is a fact however something being sustainable is an opinion that can change from person to person.  We respect all end-users’ opinions about sustainability and through the information we help to provide on the Guarantee of Origin we hope to give the consumer the tools to make the right decision for them about their el[...]

RECS International likes to focus on facts.  Something being renewable is a fact however something being sustainable is an opinion that can change from person to person.  We respect all end-users’ opinions about sustainability and through the information we help to provide on the Guarantee of Origin we hope to give the consumer the tools to make the right decision for them about their el[...]

RECS International likes to focus on facts.  Something being renewable is a fact however something being sustainable is an opinion that can change from person to person.  We respect all end-users’ opinions about sustainability and through the information we help to provide on the Guarantee of Origin we hope to give the consumer the tools to make the right decision for them about their el[...]

RECS International likes to focus on facts.  Something being renewable is a fact however something being sustainable is an opinion that can change from person to person.  We respect all end-users’ opinions about sustainability and through the information we help to provide on the Guarantee of Origin we hope to give the consumer the tools to make the right decision for them about their el[...]

Additionality is a difficult subject because most energy/electricity stakeholders have not agreed upon a definition.  Each organization has their own opinion about additionality and this can even change from person to person.  To make things even more complicated, the way that the European 20-20-20 targets were defined makes it more difficult to define additionality than it has been in other l[...]

Additionality is a difficult subject because most energy/electricity stakeholders have not agreed upon a definition.  Each organization has their own opinion about additionality and this can even change from person to person.  To make things even more complicated, the way that the European 20-20-20 targets were defined makes it more difficult to define additionality than it has been in other l[...]

Additionality is a difficult subject because most energy/electricity stakeholders have not agreed upon a definition.  Each organization has their own opinion about additionality and this can even change from person to person.  To make things even more complicated, the way that the European 20-20-20 targets were defined makes it more difficult to define additionality than it has been in other l[...]