Green Electricity for your Business
Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) describe global instruments which certify that a specific unit (usually 1 MWh) of electricity was produced from a renewable source. EACs comply with Greenhouse Gas Protocol Scope 2 Guidance. Energy Attribute Certificates (i.e. GoOs, RECs & I-RECs) are the only widely recognized instruments guaranteeing the renewable credentials of the supplied electricity. These certificates are a tradeable commodity.
Several manners to reach renewable energy targets exist and as global CO2 emissions are to be reduced by at least 45% by 2030, documenting your energy by using EACs is an effective way to improve sustainability. STX has established its reputation as a reliable partner for over 4000 counterparties through innovation, expertise, and liquidity provision. Whether your needs are for voluntary purposes or compliance markets, our specialists will guide you through available options, giving you improved market visibility, enabling you to make better-informed procurement decisions.
EAC systems
Globally there are several different EAC systems to claim the use of renewable energy. The map below shows you the participating countries and market boundaries of the most common schemes:
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Buying Guarantees of Origin with the ecolabels below guarantees that the renewable energy adheres to the ecolabel’s requirements.
Swiss ecolabel for ecological improvements.
Plants receive certification through Association for Environmentally Sound Energy (VUE)
Supported by WWF and Konsumentenforum Schweiz
EACs fulfill stricter environmental criteria
Simultaneously allows fundraising for RE projects in developing countries
Swedish ecolabel established in 2002 through Svenska Naturskyddsföreningen (The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation)
Translation “Good Environmental Choice”.
Enforces the environmental protection through the generating plants.
TÜV NORD
German ecolabel promoting energy from new power plants
German ecolabel that promotes the use of new power plants
Supports new technologies and invests in new projects
German ecolabel from the Hamburg Institute to promote new power plants.
Supports the expansion of and investment in renewable power projects.
Technologies:
- Solar Power
- Concentrated Solar Power
- Hydro Power
- Power through Biomass
- Wind Power
- Geothermal Power