Market Statistics: Update from Q1 2023
*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 quarter of 2023 continues to show growth in the I-REC(E) Product Code for both the issuance and redemption of certificates. Total issuance went up […]
Updating documents on I-REC Standard website
*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 secretariat is currently updating many documents on the I-REC Standard website. The website hosts many important documents that are regularly updated, as well […]
The I-REC Standard’s official responses to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol surveys
*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 submitted its response to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol’s (GHGP) recent surveys leading up to the 14 March 2023 deadline. Survey replies focused on […]
Turkish earthquake relief and update from local I-REC(E) Issuer, Foton
*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).’ On the 6th of February two devastating earthquake waves struck Turkey (Türkiye) and Syria affecting an area of 400 km2, including several major cities and a […]
AENOR Peru S.A.C. approved as I-REC(E) Issuer in Peru
*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 Board has approved AENOR Peru S.A.C. as the local I-REC(E) Issuer in Peru. Peru is one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin […]
Use of I-RECs is speeding up in Israel: new local Israeli Renewables 100 initiative and first-ever national PPA (solar+storage) require I-RECs
*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).’ I-RECs have been bundled with the first power purchase agreement (PPA) between two public solar developers: Doral Electricity and Shikun Binuy, the end-consumer is one of […]
The I-REC Standard strengthens industry relations through feedback on Center for Resource Solutions’ new Green-e certificate program
*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 (I-REC Standard) is proud to strengthen collaboration with industry partners, the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS). In particular, the I-REC Standard is pleased […]
First devices registered in Pakistan
*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 (I-REC Standard) is pleased to announce that Pakistan Environment Trust (PET), the I-REC(E) Issuer in Pakistan, has registered the first devices in […]
Preliminary Accreditation of the C-Capsule Code for Carbon Dioxide Removal (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).’ A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the I-REC Standard Foundation with C-Capsule for the development of a Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Attribute Tracking System in […]
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 […]