Environmental commodities
United States Renewable Certificates (US-RECs)
What is an US-REC?
US-RECs, also often referred to as just RECs, are issued in the United States and Canada. In the US, US-RECs are used both for compliance reporting and voluntary consumption.
Organizations buying US-RECs should also consider other variables, such as additional certifications, different registries, and state-wide regulations Similar to other EACs, each US-REC represents 1MWh and states the origin, technology, region, and vintage.
Why are US-RECs Important?
US-RECs are pivotal in tracking and assigning ownership to renewable electricity generation and consumption, addressing the challenge posed by the utility grid’s inability to disclose electricity’s origin and method. US-RECs ensure that individuals purchasing renewable energy truly receive it, bridging the gap in distinguishing renewable energy from other grid sources. This is achieved through meticulous tracking of renewable energy generation and its utilization (retirement/redemption).
Similar to other EACs, US-RECs contribute to advancing the use of renewable energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Corporates operating in the North American region leverage US-RECs to fulfill internal ESG goals and initiatives like the RE100 campaign.
US-RECs Tracking System per each US State
Country Specific Nature of US-RECs
Country Specific Nature of US-RECs
An important aspect of US-RECs are that they are country-specific. This means if a company wants to claim that they are using renewable energy in the United States, then the company must purchase US-RECs (i.e. EACs generated in the United States).
How to Trade US-RECs
Refer to How to Trade EACs section to learn about all the possible ways companies can buy, sell or retire US-RECs.
US-RECs are one of the EACs traded on CnerG Marketplace. For corporate buyers looking to source US-RECs, for energy generators looking to sell US-RECs, or traders looking to simply trade US-RECs, CnerG Platform Marketplace has you covered.
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