Energy Attributes Certificates (EACs)

EACs: Ensuring Transparency in Green Energy Claims

Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) are global instruments which certify that a specific amount of electricity (usually 1 MWh) was produced from a renewable source. They come in regional variants like GOOs in Europe, RECs in North America and I-RECs internationally.

EACs are the primary tool to comply with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and improve corporate sustainability ratings in line with the Science Based Targets initiative and RE100 goals.

How EACs Works?

On the grid, renewable electricity is mixed with nuclear and fossil power. Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) allow businesses to track the origin of electricity, prove the consumption of renewables, and meet clean energy targets.

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Types of EACs supported by clients globally

International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs)

Used in countries without established EAC markets like India, China, Bangladesh, Singapore etc.

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

Used primarily in the United States.

Guarantees of Origin (GOOs)

Used in Europe.

Types of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) in the Market

SOLAR

Generated from solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal power plants.

WIND

Derived from electricity generated by wind farms.

HYDRO

Originating from hydroelectric power plants.

BIOMASS

Generated from electricity produced by biomass and waste-to-energy plants.

GEOTHERMAL

Sourced from geothermal energy plants.

TIDAL AND WAVE ENERGY

Produced from ocean energy technologies.

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FAQs on Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs)

Are EACs the same as carbon offsets?

EACs are specifically tied to renewable energy production and are used to claim the use of renewable electricity. Carbon offsets represent a broader range of activities that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere.

How are EACs tracked?

EACs tracking systems are electronic databases that register and monitor information about renewable energy generation and the associated Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). These systems ensure that RECs are only held by one organization at a time, preventing double-counting and ownership disputes.

Can a single project generate both EACs and carbon offsets?

In most cases, a single project cannot generate both EACs and carbon offsets for the same environmental attribute to avoid double-counting. However, some projects may be eligible to produce either EACs or carbon offsets, depending on how they are registered and certified.

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