This voluntary program allows your business to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) without changing how you use electricity. RECs represent the renewable attributes of electricity. RECs are retired through the program and enable your organization to make verified renewable energy claims aligned with sustainability goals and reporting needs.
How do RECs benefit your business?
- RECs allow your business to make verified renewable energy claims without changing your existing electricity supply. This helps your business meet corporate sustainability targets and reporting requirements.
- Each REC represents one megawatt-hour (MWh) of renewable energy, and represents the renewable attributes associated with that generation. RECs provide a scalable way to participate in a renewable energy program without large infrastructure investments, which makes it ideal for businesses of all sizes.
- Program participation contributes to fuel costs, helping reduce overall electricity costs for all customers, while also enabling participants to make verified renewable energy claims.
- Purchasing and retiring RECs provides a straightforward way to match your electricity use with renewable generation and make verified renewable energy claims. This approach can help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with your purchased electricity (Scope 2)* while supporting sustainability-related RFPs, supply chain expectations and customer preferences.
* RECs allow customers to reduce reported Scope 2 emissions and make renewable energy use claims when properly retired. Source: U.S. EPA Green Power Markets (epa.gov/green-power-markets)
