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 […]

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 […]