*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 nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) presented the 2022 Green Power Leadership Awards today, awarding six organizations and one individual for their roles in promoting and expanding the use of clean, renewable energy. The awards were presented during the Renewable Energy Markets 2022 conference in Minneapolis, USA, in the categories of Market Development, International Market Development, Leadership in Education, and Leader of the Year.

The annual Green Power Leadership Awards (GPLAs) are competitive awards that recognize outstanding commitments and achievements in the green power marketplace. By choosing green power instead of conventional electricity, consumers, businesses, and organizations can support the increased deployment of renewable energy technologies that will reduce the environmental impact of electricity generation and increase energy security. The GPLAs are presented by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the annual Renewable Energy Markets conference. Learn more about the Green Power Leadership Awards at www.greenpowerleadershipawards.com

During the award ceremony on Thursday, September 15 from 11:15–13:30, the I-REC Standard Foundation was honored as one of the 2022 GPLA winners. The award was presented to the I-REC Standard Foundation in the category of International Market Developments. The award was accepted on the I-REC Standard Foundation’s behalf by Senior Consultant, Jos Tuinenburg.

The I-REC Standard Foundation is pleased to have been recognized for its ongoing effort in establishing its robust, and transparent attribute tracking standard around the world as a reliable mechanism for renewable energy certificates.