Greenhouse Gas Protocol Revisions Are Highly Relevant for All Entities Using EACs: Here’s How to Get Involved

*Since the date of this news item’s publication, the organization ‘The International REC Standard Foundation’ has changed to ‘The International Tracking Standard Foundation: Founder of I-REC (I-TRACK Foundation).’   Background: Providing input on Scope 2 guidance is critical  The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) is among the most important guidance documents for enabling clean electricity procurement […]

Supporting the development of electricity and hydrogen EAC markets in Australia

*Since the date of this news item’s publication, the organization ‘The International REC Standard Foundation’ has changed to ‘The International Tracking Standard Foundation: Founder of I-REC (I-TRACK Foundation).’   The Australian Government has recently sought stakeholder feedback on a proposed Guarantee of Origin scheme for hydrogen (Product GO) and a national renewable electricity certification scheme […]

Continued growth in I-REC(E) Market

*Since the date of this news item’s publication, the organization ‘The International REC Standard Foundation’ has changed to ‘The International Tracking Standard Foundation: Founder of I-REC (I-TRACK Foundation).’   The I-REC Standard Electricity Product Code market statistics for 2022 continue to show growth and development rates for the I-REC(E) market globally. This market information reflects […]

Public Consultation of the C-Capsule Code for CDR

*Since the date of this news item’s publication, the organization ‘The International REC Standard Foundation’ has changed to ‘The International Tracking Standard Foundation: Founder of I-REC (I-TRACK Foundation).’   In adherence with the International Attribute Tracking Standard, C-Capsule, an initiative of Carbon Finance Labs and Evident, created a Product Code for Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDR). […]

Mexico has updated Country Report and issuance criteria

*Since the date of this news item’s publication, the organization ‘The International REC Standard Foundation’ has changed to ‘The International Tracking Standard Foundation: Founder of I-REC (I-TRACK Foundation).’   Mexico has been an authorized I-REC(E) issuance country since 2017 and is currently the 4th largest Latin-American country with respect to annual I-REC(E) issuance. In February […]

The first I-REC(E) have been issued in Japan and the issuance criteria have been expanded

*Since the date of this news item’s publication, the organization ‘The International REC Standard Foundation’ has changed to ‘The International Tracking Standard Foundation: Founder of I-REC (I-TRACK Foundation).’   The first I-REC(E) have been issued in Japan by the accredited I-REC(E) Issuer, Local Good. These issuances were from three devices using three different energy sources, […]

Ethiopia has been approved for I-REC(E) issuance

*Since the date of this news item’s publication, the organization ‘The International REC Standard Foundation’ has changed to ‘The International Tracking Standard Foundation: Founder of I-REC (I-TRACK Foundation).’   The I-REC Standard has recently approved Ethiopia for I-REC(E)  issuance. Ethiopia’s approval came after submitting a country report detailing their current and future levels of electrification […]

Oakley Greenwood approved as I-REC(E) Issuer in Australia and recent market developments

*Since the date of this news item’s publication, the organization ‘The International REC Standard Foundation’ has changed to ‘The International Tracking Standard Foundation: Founder of I-REC (I-TRACK Foundation).’   Since the approval of Australia as an eligible country for I-REC(E) issuance in November 2021, the I-REC(E) market has developed well. The system has been implemented […]

Haiti has been approved for I-REC(E) issuance

*Since the date of this news item’s publication, the organization ‘The International REC Standard Foundation’ has changed to ‘The International Tracking Standard Foundation: Founder of I-REC (I-TRACK Foundation).’   The I-REC Standard Foundation has recently approved Haiti for I-REC(E) issuance. The approval of Haiti came after the submission of a country report detailing their current […]

Temporary suspension of issuance for 20 IPPs in Indonesia

*Since the date of this news item’s publication, the organization ‘The International REC Standard Foundation’ has changed to ‘The International Tracking Standard Foundation: Founder of I-REC (I-TRACK Foundation).’   Due to recent announcements made by the vertically integrated utility in Indonesia (PLN), the I-REC Standard Foundation is taking the following proactive steps to avoid risks […]