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CertifHy enters into phase 3 to build a H2 GO market
In October 2020, a Consortium constituted of HINICIO, Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB), Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA), Grexel, Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik (LBST) and TÜV SÜD was appointed by the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH 2 JU) to lead CertifHy phase III, which will run over 3 years.
The revision of the RED2 consultation
One of the first acts of the current European Commission was to adopt the European Green Deal. The European Council recently decided to increase the bloc’s 2030 emissions reduction target. ...
RECS International participation in Energy TAG
RECS International is engaged in the EnergyTag initiative, which seeks to support the development of more granular time information on energy attribute certificates, for example through time stamping.
Webinar recording OMC2020 now online
On the 26th of November RECS International and the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) jointly organized the annual Open Markets Committee (OMC). The recording of the OMC is available via this link. ...
Recording Webinar OMC 2020 available
On the 26th of November 2020 the Open Markets Committee was held via a live webinar. The recording of this webinar is available via this link.
RECS International welcomes new member: Unicorn
RECS International is pleased to announce a new member: Unicorn.
French Market Webinar – Recording available
On Tuesday the 27th of October RECS International organized the webinar “An in-depth exploration of the French renewables market”. The recording is now available via this link. The presentation can ...
New stats published AIB
The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) published EECS-GO statistics for Q3 of 2020. These stats can be viewed here.
RECS International speaking at RE-Source 2020
In December RECS International will be speaking at 2020 RE-Source conference. This annual European platform for corporate renewable energy sourcing will take place online from 7 to 11 December 2020. ...
Member Engagement webinar: presentation available
On the 6th of October RECS International held a Member Engagement webinar for its members only.
Request feedback: Market improvement at OMC
At the upcoming OMC (see link below) the topic of market improvements will come to the table. RECS International members are requested to provide input about market improvements they deem most important.
RECS International welcomes new member: ClimatePartner
RECS International is pleased to welcome a new member: ClimatePartner.
New EFET EECS Standard renewable energy Certificates Master Agreement
Following a thorough review process, the European Federation of Energy Traders (EFET) has successfully updated the EFET standard renewable energy Certificates Master Agreement. Based on the tried and tested approach and wording of the EECS MA released back in 2013, the language of the agreement has been expanded to cover various types of certificates, following the approach taken by the EFET standard PPA contract.
Market improvement survey for discussion at OMC
At the upcoming OMC [link to event] the topic of market improvements will come to the table. RECS International members are requested to provide input about market improvements they deem most important.
RECS International welcomes a new member: GO2 Markets
RECS International is pleased to welcome a new member: GO2 Markets.
RECS International welcomes a new member: Altenex Energy Bv.
RECS International is pleased to welcome a new member: Altenex Energy Bv.
Recording webinar on best practice for renewables markets
On the 22nd of September RECS International organized a REC Market Meeting 2020 Webinar: Current thinking on best practice for renewables markets. The webinar was well attended and by a broad range of industries.
FastGo market survey
The FaStGO project, in which RECS International is a partner, invites stakeholders to respond to a survey on the development and provision of statistical data on GO markets. Your responses will help ...
Swiss GO imports and exports after mid-2021 and potential implications on post-Brexit UK-situation
RECS International has worked with different international and Swiss stakeholders to try to secure a technical agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the mutual recognition of GOs between the two parties, as stipulated in RED II Art. 19.11.
AIB welcomes new president
In June of 2020 the AIB General Meeting appointed Liesbeth Switten as its new Secretary General, starting on the 1st August 2020. Liesbeth succeeds Phil Moody, who has been leading ...
REC Market Meeting 2020 webinar recordings available
From April to June 2020 RECS International held four webinars, based on the REC Market Meeting sessions which were due to be held in March of 2020. The recordings of these webinars are now available by following the link below.
Portugal new member of the AIB
The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB), the umbrella organization of EECS-GO issuers and holders of the EECS Standard, are welcoming their newest member: REN, representing the Domain of Portugal.
Update on CEN process
The process of revising European standard CEN EN 16325 continues, with the focus on key issues such as certification of electricity produced and consumed by the same organisation, the potential for a field on GOs stating the GHG emissions related to a given MWh of energy, and rules for the transfer and cancellation of GOs by and on behalf of consumers.
Update to members: working towards a new normal
Dear members of RECS International, In this newsletter we would like to take stock and share with you how we, as an organization dedicated to serving our members, can meet your needs and support the development of effective renewable energy markets.
Webinar on the FastGO proposal for a revised EN16325 standard on guarantees of origin
11th of June 13:00 – 17:30 CET FaStGO (Facilitating Standards for Guarantees of Origin) provides expert advice to the European Commission DG ENER, based on the terms of Reference N° ENER/C1/2019-517: “Technical support for RES policy development & implementation. Establishing technical requirements and facilitating the standardisation process for guarantees of origin on basis of Dir (EU) 2018/2001.”
AIB invites participants to stakeholder consultation FastGO
The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) invites stakeholders to take part in a stakeholder consultation. The original letter can be seen below.
GO Luxembourg auction prices for 2020Q1
ILR, the Luxembourg Issuing Body of Guarantees of Origin, is publishing their auction prices for 2020Q1.
RECS International welcomes a new member: Gaia Environment
RECS International is pleased to welcome a new member: Gaia Environment from Singapore.
AIB publishes statistics for 2020Q1
The Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) publishes the activity statistics for 2020Q1.
Webinar recording available EAC Market Developments
On 18 May 2020 RECS International held the second in the REC Market Meeting webinar series: EAC Market Developments. The recording of this webinar is available to members of RECS International and can be downloaded below.
REC Market Meeting Webinar presentations available
On 14 May RECS International held the second webinar in the REC Market Meeting Webinar series: EAC market developments.
Become a member of RECS International
RECS International is at the forefront of developments in renewable energy markets, as it has been for the past 20 years. Having worked since 2001 to improve and simplify the system of tracked energy RECS International has unmatched expertise in the issuance, trade and cancellation of renewable energy certificates. The political landscape has changed considerably over these decades and RECS International has worked hard to stay abreast of changes in attribute tracking systems by collaborating closely with its members and other partners and stakeholders. RECS International engages with legislators, policy-makers, regulators, and system operators to make the case that effective renewable energy markets can help to accelerate the energy transition and, thereby, make an important contribution to tackling climate change.
RECS International publishes guidance for market participants
Maximising the reliability and impact of buying renewables: Guidance for market Participants This new paper from RECS International seeks to provide the market with guidance on how to maximise the reliability and impact of procuring renewables.
Recording Webinar 1 now available
On Tuesday 28 April RECS International kicked off the REC Market Meeting Webinar series with the first webinar: Market developments, volumes and prices. The webinar was offering a detailed inside to current EAC markets, with a specific view related to the current circumstances.
RECS International publishes Annual Report 2019
The RECS International Annual Report 2019 is now available.
Online Library for RECS Members
To increase the availability of information on EAC markets for our members, RECS International has now opened the RECS Members Library. The Library contains presentations, documents and general information from RECS International and related sources to support members in their understanding of these continuously developing markets.
REC Market Meeting Webinar series
The yearly REC Market Meeting conference brings together professionals and governments in renewable energy markets from around the world. While current circumstances make it impossible for us to hold an in-person event, we still want to provide information to all those interested in how these markets are developing.
RECS International welcomes a new member
RECS International is pleased to welcome a new member: Gaia Environment from Singapore.
Full disclosure 2-pager
RECS International publishes new two-pager on full disclosure.