Mexico – What is the penalty for not acquiring the corresponding CELs?
"The penalty for not acquiring the corresponding CELs is a fine that is determined according to the percentage of CELs not acquired in the period * and to recidivism. The [...]
December 2019
Who could buy REC? Can REC be used to fulfil Renewable Purchase Obligation? (India)
REC could be purchased by the obligated entities. REC could also be purchased by entities other than obligated entities on voluntary basis. Source: https://www.recregistryindia.nic.in/index.php/publics/faqs
How many types of RECs are there? (India)
a) There are two categories of RECs, viz., solar RECs and non-solar RECs.Solar RECs are issued to eligible entities for generation of electricity based on solar as renewable energy source, [...]
What is the objective of Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) mechanism? (India)
Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) mechanism is a market based instrument to promote renewable energy and facilitate compliance of renewable purchase obligations (RPO). It is aimed at addressing the mismatch between [...]
November 2019
Why can’t I use RECs or certificates produced in certain jurisdictions in other jurisdictions? (CDP)
As a minimum condition, you should use RECs that are within the same market boundary, or gridconnected region if cross-border markets do not exist, e.g. if you have operations in [...]
Can I use European GOs to account for electricity consumption in USA? (CDP)
No. CDP does not recommend this practice. Please see question "Why can’t I use RECs or certificates produced in certain jurisdictions in other jurisdictions?". Source: CDP Technical Note: Accounting of [...]
I buy special European credits from a label with guaranteed additionality, but they do not follow the GO system, can I count them towards my target? (CDP)
CDP does not recommend that any electricity within the EU27 should be accounted for unless it is using European Guarantees of Origin. Please see the section “Europe - Guarantee of [...]
Where can you use a certificate? (EECS)
"Certificates can be used to disclose the source of energy, and thus the environmental impact of energy production, to consumers. They might also be used to demonstrate to government the [...]
What is an energy certificate? (EECS)
"An energy certificate is an electronic document which provides proof of the source of 1,000 kWh of electrical energy (an average European household would need between 3 and 5 certificates [...]
What is a Guarantee of Origin? (EECS)
"Guarantees of Origin are required under the EU "RES Directive" (2009/28/EC), which are obligatory on all Member States of the European Union. Although it is possible for Guarantees of Origin [...]