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What is a Green Electricity Certificate (GEC) or Renewable Energy Credit (REC) and how do I get one?

April 26, 2017Certificate credit electricity gec REC renewable energy

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What is a Green Electricity Certificate (GEC) or Renewable Energy Credit (REC) and how do I get one?

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A Green Electricity Certificate (GEC) (also known as a Renewable Energy Certificate or REC) is created when a megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity is produced from a certified low-impact renewable energy source. These are then tradable in certain green marketplaces so individuals, companies and industries can offset their carbon emissions. FIT contract holders usually do not qualify for a GEC or REC due to the size of the project, and as they are selling their electricity to the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). The US Environmental Protection Agency provides a good overview of GECs and RECs on their website: www.epa.gov/greenpower/gpmarket/rec.htm.