Energy Attribute Certificates

We simplify how companies procure clean electricity and provide them with the best energy mix according to their needs.

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How EACs work

In the grid, renewable electricity is mixed with nuclear and fossil power. Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) allow businesses to track the origin of electricity, prove the consumption of renewables, and meet clean energy targets.

When green power plants generate a unit of electricity – typically 1 MWh – and inject it into the grid, an EAC is issued. The certificate contains information like the production date, location, and technology. Consumers can then buy the certificate to claim unique ownership of the environmental benefits of renewable electricity, reducing their carbon footprint.

Why should companies buy EACs?

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EACs document that your business consumes electricity from renewable sources. They allow you to reduce your environmental impact in a way that fits your business strategy and to support clean energy without the need to change your physical power provider.

Moreover, EACs are the primary tool to comply with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and improve corporate sustainability ratings in line with the Science Based Targets initiative and RE100 goals.

01 Defining needs

Based on your country and volume of consumption, we discuss how we can help you reach your renewable energy ambitions.

03 Contract

Once the offer has been accepted, we deliver a standardised contract.

02 Offer

You receive an offer with a specific rate and expiry date. Upon acceptance, we secure the quoted price.

04 Delivery and payment

We provide you with an invoice and documentation for reporting.

Types of EACs

Based on geographic location, there are several kinds of EACs. Each category is bound by a combination of national borders, trade agreements, or grid connections.

Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) by geographic region

Guarantees of Origin (GOs) International RECs (I-RECs) Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

National Systems

The Guarantees of Origin (GOs) system is purely voluntary and is used by businesses, public institutions, and households. The EU Renewable Energy Directive (REDII) requires electricity suppliers and consumers to use Guarantees of Origin to document and report renewable electricity claims in Europe.

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are issued in the United States and Canada. In the US, RECs are used both for compliance reporting and voluntary consumption.

I-REC is a global standard building on best practices from the North American and European systems. Currently, I-RECs are available in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Countries such as the UK, China, Poland, Australia, Japan, and New Zealand have national EAC systems. In some cases, national certificates can be used to document consumption across borders.

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Consume renewable energy meeting requirements of specific standards or ecolabels. Buy Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) from power plants that meet stricter environmental standards and are verified by an external auditor. Choose between national or international ecolabels and standards, document the age and type of the power plant, technology and unique operational focus, and raise funds for renewable energy projects.

Ecohz provides access to a comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 power plants, located across five continents. This enables you to choose specific power plants with distinct characteristics, including choice of technology, location, age, size, and owner profile.