As we move through the third quarter of 2025, Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) continues to play a leading role in shaping policies that safeguard the credibility and impact of renewable energy markets. From regulatory developments in Arizona, California, Minnesota, and Washington, to ongoing efforts in wholesale market design and voluntary program integrity, this update …

Introduction As voluntary clean electricity markets continue to evolve, buyers are increasingly focused on maximizing the impact of their procurement decisions. Yet, without clear consensus on what constitutes impactful procurement, buyers, recognition programs, and standards setters face uncertainty, fragmentation, and barriers to meaningful investment. To address this, the Clean Energy Accounting Project (CEAP) recently released …

Part 2 of a 2-Part Series on Clean Energy Accounting in Oregon This is the second post in a two-part series about Oregon’s landmark clean energy law, HB 2021. In Part 1, we looked at a critical flaw in how the law tracks emissions—and why failing to require renewable energy certificates (RECs) for compliance undermines …

Part 1 of a 2-Part Series on Clean Energy Accounting in Oregon This is the first post in a two-part series about Oregon’s landmark clean energy law, HB 2021. In Part 1, we examine a critical flaw in how the law accounts for renewable electricity and tracks emissions—and why that threatens the law’s effectiveness. In …

New guidance published by CRS’s Clean Energy Accounting Project (CEAP) fills a critical gap in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting rules by providing a framework for companies to make credible direct emissions and clean fuel use claims backed by certificates for bio-based and low-carbon fuels. Market-based Accounting for Clean Fuels was designed to be consistent …

Building on strong momentum from the beginning of the year, CRS continues to shape key regulatory and market developments as we move into the second quarter of 2025. From California to Washington to Minnesota, agencies are advancing rules that impact the integrity of renewable energy and emissions accounting. In this update, we highlight how CRS is …

Feed-in tariffs (FITs) are policies guaranteeing renewable energy generators a fixed price for their electricity, usually integrating a cost premium intended to subsidize additional development so that emerging renewable energy technologies can reach scale. Generally, utilities are mandated to pay the fixed price, which includes the cost the utility would have paid for the same …

As we welcome in 2025, we wanted to share with you some updates on our current policy priorities—our efforts to advance renewable energy and promote a sustainable future. At Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), we are committed to ensuring beneficial renewable energy policies and markets continue to thrive in 2025 and beyond. Your support and …

As more Western states ramp up their clean energy programs, the way we account for renewable energy and emissions is changing. Recently, two major electricity market operators for the Western region, the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) and the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), have been exploring new frameworks for tracking and allocating energy and emissions …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the comprehensive report “Impacts of Voluntary Renewable Energy Demand on Deployment: A Market-Based Approach,” which provides an in-depth analysis of how voluntary renewable energy markets contribute to the growth of renewable energy in the United States. The report estimates that from 2014 to 2023, voluntary markets were …