CRS suggests changes to the proposed revision that will reduce the potential for double counting, including rejecting Track and Monitor and Track and Record, purchasing least cost RECs or kWh, creation of a maximum conventional energy requirement, the option of mandatory upfront incentives, and others

As environmental commodities, renewable energy certificates (RECs) may expose their owners and traders to potentially conflicting obligations and regulations from state and federal agencies. This article in the February, 2014 issue of the ABA’s Renewable, Alternative, and Distributed Energy Resources Committee Newsletter looks at claims and marketing issues with RECs after the revised FTC Green …

CRS provides comments to the Minnesota PUC on the “Notice of Comment Period on Commission Inquiry…In the Matter of Commission Inquiry Into Ownership of RECs Used to Meet Minnesota Requirements” These comments also provided a brief summary of the value of RECs in the voluntary market for renewable energy in Minnesota.

CRS comments in support of the Washington Department of Commerce’s proposed addition to the Energy Independence Act (WAC 194-37-120) requiring the retirement of RECs in WREGIS, especially when they are used to comply with the Washington State renewable energy standard.

A look back at the year’s accomplishments for Center for Resource Solutions and its programs.

In 2012 Green-e showed another year of impressive growth, with a remarkable 29% increase in Green-e Energy certified sales in 2012, reaching almost 36 million MWh. This is enough to power nearly a third of U.S. households for a month. Green‐e now certifies over 1% of the total U.S. electricity mix and approximately three‐quarters of …

An illustration of how renewable energy certificates (RECs) work to track ownership, best practices for using and claiming RECs, and a series of example claims for solar panel owners or leaseholders.

This document provides an overview of best practices and options for purchasing and using renewable electricity globally, as well as guidance for clear and accurate communication of renewable electricity claims within the context of national or regional renewable electricity markets.

Comments by CRS on Oregon’s HB 4126 – Voluntary Renewable Energy Tariff (VRET) proposal.

CRS expresses support for several requirements proposed in the SNOPR, responds to DOE concerns, and responds to certain specific requests for comment. Specifically: RECs are required for any renewable electricity usage claim, Off‐site renewable electricity usage and low‐cost options should be available to federal agencies, concerns with federal agencies’ lack of control over off‐site renewable …