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Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs): An Overview

A short introduction to Renewable Energy Certificates: what they are, how they work, and why companies use them to reduce their Scope 2 emissions.
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What this document covers

A REC proves that one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity came from a renewable source such as solar, wind or hydro. Buying and retiring RECs that match your consumption lets you claim renewable electricity use and reduce (not offset) your Scope 2 emissions.

This three-page overview explains how RECs work, why companies buy them, what to check before buying, and where Monsoon Carbon’s exclusive REC projects are.

Inside this document

  • What a REC is (1 REC = 1 MWh)
  • How RECs work, from issuance to retirement
  • Why companies buy RECs: Scope 2, RE100, SBTi, GHG Protocol
  • What to consider when buying RECs
  • Monsoon Carbon’s exclusive REC portfolio
Monsoon Carbon first REC project in Nepal solar farm

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