Guarantees of Origin (GOs) 

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

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

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

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

4. We provide you with an invoice and documentation for reporting.

Guarantees of Origin are market-based instruments that increase the momentum of renewable energy. As demand continues to grow in Europe, GOs give power producers extra income, making it more appealing to build new renewable capacity and contribute to an urgent transition.

Consuming documented renewable electricity also makes businesses more appealing to investors and builds loyalty with an increasing share of environmentally minded customers.

The GO market is volatile and subject to multiple pressures. Weather patterns, policy changes, and geopolitical events can all affect the price of the certificates.

In 2022, GOs saw a sharp price increase. While future developments are hard to predict, Ecohz’ sourcing team monitors the market constantly to provide our customers with the most cost-effective solution available.

In 2018 the EU approved a revised version of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDII), strengthening the GO system – launched in 2001 – to advance its 2030 climate goals. REDII states that electricity suppliers and consumers of power must use GOs to support renewable electricity claims in Europe.

While GOs are standardised instruments, different organisations have distinct market boundaries that define where the guarantees are valid. For example, the AIB and the RE100 have disparate understandings of the single market and where companies can purchase GOs towards renewability targets.