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A renewable energy certificate (REC), also known as an energy attribute certificate (EAC), is a tradable instrument that represents the environmental attributes of 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity generated from a renewable energy source like wind, solar, biomass, etc. RECs allow renewable energy generation to be tracked and traded separately from the underlying electricity.

RECs are issued by regional tracking systems when 1 MWh of renewable electricity is generated and delivered to the grid. Most are run by government bodies and the correct registry must be used to qualify for the highest rates. Accounts on these registries can cost thousands of dollars per year. PHASE4 will take care of this registration process for you.

Utilities, businesses, and individuals can purchase RECs to meet renewable energy goals or compliance obligations like renewable portfolio standards. By purchasing RECs, they can claim to have used that quantity of renewable electricity, even if their local grid mix does not physically deliver it.

Yes. Generally, RECs must be claimed within 90 days of electricity generation and those RECs become useless after about 2 years. To avoid letting your RECs expire, claim them now.

Every grid connected generator is entitled to RECs; even home solar. PHASE4 handles to cumbersome process of getting these RECs issued and sold for you. We also manage any additional registrations of certifications required to maximize the RECs value to you.

The value of a REC can range from $2 to more than $400 depending on a number of factors including the time and location of generation. To see how these factors effect your RECs, get a free quote now.

Generators earn RECs for every watt of power they generate, whether they consume that power or sell it to a utility. Net metering has no effect on the number of RECs you are entitled to.