In early 2012 the French government created a tender intended to find an issuing body for French Guarantees of Origin.  As of January 15th 2013 it was made public that Powernext will be the next issuing body. 

The term for the Cypriot President of the Council of the European union ended on 31 December 2012. As of January 1, 2013 there is an Irish Presidency.The programme of the presidency is worth reading and gives you an idea of the most important issues on the table. 

The television program Altijd Wat (Eng: Always Something) released a  short documentary regarding the Dutch renewable energy targets and the cost-efficiency of current national subsidy systems intended to meet those targets.  

RECS International has been informed that an ongoing court case between Ålands Vindkraft AB and the Swedish Energy Agency has moved to the European Court of Justice for additional information.

The EKOenergy organization is holding two seminars in Brussels on January 23rd, 2013.

RECS International wishes an energetic and merry Christmas to all our members, colleagues and friends! We hope that during this holiday season you can enjoy time with your friends and family!

The International Carbon Action Partnership (http://icapcarbonaction.com/) has released an emissions trading scheme map.

RECS International board members have discussed the future of the voluntary RECS certificates at their meeting in Milan on Friday December 7, 2012.

MESHARTILITY introduces a survey and invites local governments and energy suppliers to take part.