CRS’s comments in responses to questions in the Stakeholder Feedback section of the Draft Guidance include general support for DOE’s Clean Hydrogen Program and detailed recommendations on the use of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for hydrogen produced by electrolysis, and Renewable Thermal Credits (RTCs) for hydrogen produced by steam methane reforming (SMR) for clean hydrogen …
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2022 Green-e® Verification Report (2021 Data)
The 2022 Green-e® Verification Report (2021 Data) is an annual, year-end report that aggregates reporting data from participants in the three Green-e® programs—Green-e® Climate, Green-e® Energy, and Green-e® Marketplace. The 2022 report, which was compiled from data gathered during the 2021 reporting year, highlighted significant market trends, including: 110 million retail megawatt-hours (MWh) reported from Green-e® …
Guide to Electricity Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Totals
This guide defines different GHG emissions totals for electricity generation that can be used by electricity suppliers and consumers to set goals, measure progress, and make claims, and by policymakers and regulators to design reporting and compliance programs.
Comments to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Proposed Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors
CRS’s comments include general support for required climate-related disclosures and detailed recommendations and background related to renewable energy certificates (RECs) and Scope 2 emissions accounting.
Comments on the WA Clean Fuels Program Electricity 2021 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Draft Rules
CRS provided feedback to the Washington State Department of Ecology on the March 15, 2022 draft of the Washington Clean Fuel Standard (WAC Chapter 173-424). Our comments primarily focused on proposed reporting and documentation requirements for renewable energy certificates (RECs) and proposed rules for calculating incremental credits, proposed requirements for RECs and use of offsite …
Supplemental Comments to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission on Draft Rules for Implementation of the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA)
CRS submitted comments under Docket UE-210183 in response to a December 6, 2021 Joint Rulemaking Workshop on “use” and clarifying written comments submitted on November 12, 2021 and December 6, 2021.
Response to the Request for Information on Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity From the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. General Services Administration
CRS submitted responses to the RFI (CFE RFI SP0604-22-0411) with general input and resources to inform the United States Government’s procurement of CFE to meet the objectives of Executive Order 14057.
Recommendations to the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Costs
CRS submitted recommendations to CAISO as a part of its stakeholder initiative to develop a Western EDAM regarding GHG attribution and reporting requirements in the market.
Comments to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and Department of Commerce on January 19, 2022 Draft Rules Concerning Use of Electricity, Storage, and Double-Counting
CRS submitted comments in response to January 19, 2022 draft rules on Use of Electricity, Storage, and Double-counting under the Clean Energy Transformation Act (CETA) from both the UTC and the Department of Commerce.
Comments to the Washington Department of Ecology on Rulemaking for Washington State’s Climate Commitment Act Program (WAC173-446)
CRS submitted comments as part of the informal rulemaking process for the Climate Commitment Act Program, Chapters 173-446 WAC. Our comments focus on implementation of the voluntary renewable reserve account and compliance obligations for certain renewable energy imports.