RECS has published its 2022 annual report. It takes on a new format and covers all of RECS’s work, including the association’s structure and finances, the events we host, our ...
News
NEW-look RECS website
The www.recs.org website is undergoing a design update, and we hope you like it! The aim is to make the website more user-friendly for current RECS members and stakeholders and ...
NEW I-REC STANDARD CONTRACT
RECS is happy to announce that, in collaboration with the I-REC Standard Foundation and DLA Piper, we have developed a standard contract for single trades of I-RECs. RECS Members can ...
NEW RECS member: We welcome Shell Energy Europe
Shell Energy Europe Limited is a major energy supply business and a leading marketer and trader of energy commodities comprising gas, power, and environmental products. We provide business customers with ...
NEW RECS member: We welcome ENI Plenitude
Plenitude,100% owned by Eni, operates in the energy market with a distinctive business model that integrates renewable production, energy sales and solutions, and a wide network of charging points for ...
NEW RECS member: We welcome EU Legis
EU Legis is a Law firm providing EU legal and policy advice with a focus on EU energy law, EU foreign policy, sustainability, circular economy, and the EU Green Deal. ...
REC Market Meeting: THANK YOU and see you next year!
The whole REC Market Meeting conference team thanks all those involved which was another very successful event. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all sponsors, supporting associations, ...
OMC – SAVE THE DATE
Each year, RECS collaborates with the Association of Issuing Bodies to host an Open Market’s Committee Meeting. At this event, we discuss the latest developments in the EU GO market ...
Icelandic GO system
On the 27th of April 2023, the AIB issued a notice regarding the possible breach of EECS rules by the Icelandic issuing body Landsnet. The AIB board has concluded a ...
Interesting Information: Results of WRI survey on the need for GHG Protocol updates
Those attending the REC Market Meeting saw the world premiere of the World Resources Institute’s presentation reviewing key themes highlighted by stakeholders in the recently concluded Scope 2 Guidance survey ...
Interesting Information: WBCSD report on best practices in renewables procurement
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development recently released a report setting out their insights into how best practices in renewable electricity procurement have transformed, and outlining six leadership approaches ...
RECS Working Groups
The first round of meetings of the RECS working groups on developing a standard contract for bio-methane GOs, for developing key policy asks for the next EU renewable energy directive, ...
RECS Working Groups
In the last newsletter of 2022, RECS announced two working groups in addition to the working group on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol revision. The Secretariat thanks those members who have ...
Call to action – ISO standard on book and claim models
The RECS Secretariat is participating in the development of ISO standard 13659 on Book and Claim systems. This standard is being developed in conjunction with ISO 13662 on Mass Balance ...
Warning for delegates – emails selling delegate contact information
We have become aware of emails from addresses ending ‘@exposlistdb.com’ offering to sell contact information of REC Market Meeting Delegates including their name, title, company, direct email address, phone number, and ...
RECS Member rebrands: Greenfact becomes Veyt
Rooted in decades of experience, and with a global team of experts, Veyt provides objective and forward-looking analysis for all significant low-carbon markets. As an independent market intelligence provider Veyt’s ...
RECS welcomes a new member: M-RETS
RECS is pleased to welcome M-RETS as a new member. M-RETS introduces itself: M-RETS is building an innovative and efficient path to a decarbonized economy. M-RETS brings transformational digital infrastructure ...
RECS welcomes a new member: Ammper
RECS is pleased to welcome a new member: Ammper Ammper is a Mexican company whose focus is to accelerate the energy transition, contributing to a more sustainable world. The company´s ...
RECS welcomes a new member: C-Zero Markets
RECS is pleased to welcome a new member: C-Zero Markets. C-Zero Markets introduces itself: C-Zero supports companies and organisations with renewable energy and emission reduction solutions as they navigate the ...
RECS welcomes a new member: ECSIM
RECS is pleased to welcome a new member: ECSIM ECSIM introduces itself: ECSIM is a non-profit entity directed by a group of researchers committed to building more humane, developed, integrated, ...
RECS welcomes a new member: Grexel
RECS is pleased to welcome a new member: Grexel Grexel introduces itself: Grexel exists to enable a green economy. We do this by spreading best practices and improving the market ...
RECS welcomes a new member: Waara
RECS is pleased to welcome a new member: Waara. Waara introduces itself: One of the most serious risks corporations from all over the world face is climate change. Yet, greenhouse ...
REC Market Meeting: Normal meeting fee deadline 31 March
The 11th edition of the REC Market Meeting will be taking place on 25 and 26 April in Amsterdam. Every year we have welcomed more delegates than in previous years, ...
RECS’ position on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Review
The RECS Secretariat, in conjunction with the RECS Board and working group on the GHG Protocol review, has adopted its position on the measuring and reporting of corporate scope 2 ...
European Commission adopts delegated act on Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs)
The European Commission adopted a delegated regulation on Union methodology for RNFBOs (https://energy.ec.europa.eu/delegated-regulation-union-methodology-rnfbos_en). This secondary legislation sets out what will, and will not count, as ‘Green’ hydrogen in the EU. ...
RECS Working Groups
In the last newsletter of 2022, RECS announced two working groups in addition to the working group on the Greenhouse Gas Protocol revision. The Secretariat thanks those members who have ...
Update on Greenhouse Gas Protocol review
The RECS Secretariat, in conjunction with the working group on the GHG Protocol review, is developing a general position on the measuring and reporting of corporate scope 2 emissions.
REC Market Meeting: early bird registration deadline 31 January
The 11th edition of the REC Market Meeting will be taking place on 25 and 26 April in Amsterdam. Every year we have welcomed more delegates than in previous years, and in 2022 the conference was completely sold out as we welcomed nearly 500 delegates.
RECS welcomes a new member: Centrica
RECS is pleased to welcome a new member: Centrica.
RECS welcomes a new member: the Hungarian Power Exchange (HUPX)
RECS is pleased to welcome a new member: the Hungarian Power Exchange (HUPX Ltd.)
RECS welcomes a new member: Green Power Commodities
RECS is pleased to welcome a new member: Green Power Commodities.
CertiQ and Vertogas joining forces
As of 1 January 2023, CertiQ and Vertogas have merged under the name VertiCer B.V.. CertiQ and Vertogas are subsidiaries of TenneT and Gasunie. CertiQ issues Guarantees and Certificates of ...
New RECS working groups – SIGN UP!
RECS’ new work programme, launched at the AGM in Brussels in December, includes three new working groups. These groups are a chance for RECS Members to engage with and shape key aspects of the organisation’s work. Use the links below to learn more and sign up!
RECS welcomes a new member: EPEX Spot
RECS is pleased to welcome a new member: EPEX Spot.
Standard contract update for RECS members
The RECS Standard trade agreement for EECS GOs has been updated to V2.3.
REC Market Meeting programme outline available
The 11th edition of the REC Market Meeting is taking place on 25 & 26 April 2023.
AGM presentations available
On 2 December RECS Members gathered in Brussels for the 2022 AGM – the first to happen in person for 3 years.
OMC presentations available
On 1 December RECS and Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) stakeholders gathered in Brussels to discuss the current state of guarantee of origin (GO) systems and markets at the Open Markets Committee (OMC).
RECS engaging with GHG Protocol review process – Member action!
The GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard sets out how companies and other organizations should measure and report on their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Standard was last updated ...
Encouraging and supporting national GO user groups
As part of RECS’ strategic review, the board and Secretariat agreed to encourage and support the development of national GO groups.