In preparation for 2020 DG Energy released a consultation for the second Renewable Energy Directive (REDII) late last year. The first results from the consultation document have been released and are available online for public review.

RECS International published a press release emphasizing the importance of the consumer-driven market for renewable electricity in Norway and around Europe. Recent developments in Norway have shown us that more information about these systems is needed and that stakeholders must increase dialogue over these issues both on national and international levels.

Those familiar with the recent Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 2 Guidance document will know that the creation of residual mix calculations are important for the integrity of emissions accounting and renewable electricity markets more generally. 

The Association of Issuing Bodies has revised the way in which they display the statistics of EECS-GO countries. The new method of statistics will show a monthly summary by technology group per country.

Members are invited to take a quick look at some of the statistical analysis work for the 2015 trading of GOs. 

RECS International is considering to organize a workshop in Oslo and is looking for input from members. 

The technical briefing is described on the RE100 website as, “…a technical deep-dive into corporate transparency and credibility, and shows companies how to accurately describe their use of renewable electricity.” 

OFGEM published their decision on proof of UK consumption of overseas electricity following their consultation from 12 January 2016. Following the release of the document on 19 April 2016 OFGEM published a clarification on 28 April 2016 for 2015/2016 GOs and implicit trading.

The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has released their annual report describing the status of U.S. renewable portfolio standards.