RECS is delighted to be hosting the RECS GO Day – Norway on 18 November 2025 at Sentralen in Oslo, Norway, with the support of several EAC market-leading companies. Norway is often regarded as being at the centre of European debates over the role and effectiveness of guarantees of origin (GOs).  

Within the country, different industries and political stakeholders are frequently portrayed as either reinforcing or challenging the Norwegian GO system and market.  

But is this perceived tension overstated?  

Norway’s recent ratification of the EU’s second Renewable Energy Directive solidifies the country’s commitment to GOs. Renewable energy certificates were not a major source of contention in the run-up to Norway’s national elections. So, there are signs that the system may be more resilient and more broadly accepted than some narratives suggest 

This backdrop makes Norway the ideal setting for an open and forward-looking discussion on the future of GOs in Europe. The RECS National GO Day – Norway will provide a unique opportunity to hear from experts, engage with leading market players, and explore how the country’s experience can help shape the direction of renewable energy markets across Europe.  

 

Registration for the RECS National GO Day – Norway has closed, and the event has reached full capacity.

If you would still like to attend, please contact us at events@recs.org, and you will be added to a waiting list. Spaces will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis should any places become available.

As this event will be held in Norway, the ticket prices are in Norwegian Krone (NOK).
Please note that all RECS Member ticket purchases will be checked against the RECS Member Directory.

Programme overview

At this full-day event, RECS will bring together members and stakeholders to connect, exchange ideas, and gain a deeper understanding of the GO landscape in Norway and this crucial national market’s influence across Europe.

Together, we will: 

• LEARN about the new Norwegian Government’s approach to GOs. 

• DISCUSS the impact in Norway of future EU laws and independent standards for EACs.  

• CONSIDER Norway’s role in the wider European GO market. 

• PROPOSE approaches to strengthen Norway’s domestic GO market. 

 The full programme details are set out below. We will release speaker names soon.  

Programme detail: 

9:00 –Registration (check-in) opens

9:45 – 10:00 – Opening and welcome

• Adam White | Secretary-General | RECS Energy Certificate Association

10:00 – 11:00 – The new Norwegian Government’s approach to GOs 

In this session, delegates will receive the latest insights into Norway’s approach to two key pillars of GO systems and markets: participation in the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) and implementation of EU legislation related to GOs. Expert speakers will review recent domestic developments and offer perspectives on what will come next.  

• Camilla Vedeler | Industry Policy Advisor | Fornybar Norge
• Hans-Peter Kildal | CEO | Becour
• Ivar Munch Classen | Director Business Development | Ecohz
• Ole Marius Løfsnes | Nordic Energy Director | Alcoa

 11:00 – 11:30 – Coffee Break 

11:30 – 12:30 – The impact in Norway of future EU laws and independent standards 

Like all EU and EEA member countries, Norway faces a rapidly evolving EAC regulatory landscape. The future of GO systems and markets is being shaped by the EU’s omnibus reforms to sustainability legislation, as well as ongoing reviews of multiple international EAC standards. In this session, expert speakers will bring delegates up to speed on all the latest developments and explore how Norway could take a leading role in the debate over the use of market-based or location-based tools for measuring Scope 2 emissions.  

• Catherine Banet | Professor of Law at University of Oslo | Co-Academic Director at Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE)
• Gunnar Eskeland | Professor | NHH Norwegian School of Economics
• Merve Güngör | Policy and Network Manager | RECS Energy Certificate Association

12:30 – 14:00 – LUNCH 

14:00 – 15:00 – Norway’s role in the wider European GO Market 

As Europe’s major supplier of GOs, Norway has long held a central role in the wider European system and market. In this session, expert speakers will share their insights into key questions. Delegates will hear views on whether Norwegian GOs will continue to offer a ‘benchmark’ price and whether Norway will continue to be an important source of liquidity. As in all sessions, delegates will have ample opportunity to ask their questions and voice their own thoughts.  

• Ann-Christin Austang | Fagansvarlig Sertifikater | Statnett SF
• Aron Simon | Managing Director | Cleanworld AS
• Mathijs Huls | Global Renewable Power Analyst – Environmental Commodities | STX Group

15:00 – 15:30 – Coffee Break 

15:30 – 16:30 – Approaches to strengthen Norway’s domestic GO market 

While Norway’s role as a GO exporter often takes the spotlight, the domestic market for Norwegian GOs is also important. In this closing session, speakers will present a positive vision of how demand for GOs is growing among Norwegian consumers and consider how this demand can be boosted further. Could policies adopted elsewhere in Europe – such as full consumption disclosure and strict annual matching or monthly disclosure periods – be game changers? Norway has long led the way in maximising renewable energy use; now is the time to unlock the full potential of GOs at home as well. 

• Adam White | Secretary-General | RECS Energy Certificate Association
• Lars Ragnar Solberg | Principal Consultant | AFRY Management Consulting
• Madeleine Mowinckel | Head of Advisory & Services | Ecohz
• Mary Polovtseva | Renewable Policy Analyst | Veyt
• Oyvind Stakkeland | Strategic Advisor Group Development | Å Energi

16:30 – 16:45 – Closing statements

17:00 – 20:00 –  Networking reception drinks, and tapas

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