•• We are
Empowering
energy purchasers.
•• Supporting standardized REC systems
The International REC Standard Foundation
I-REC Standard is a non-profit organization that provides a robust attribute tracking standard for use around the world. This standard requires local stakeholders and government authorities to facilitate national implementation in adherence with local and national regulations.
•• I-REC
News
The I-REC Standard Participates in High-Level Chinese Regional Conference Promoting Huanghai New Area
On 18 May 2023, the I-REC Standard was pleased to present together with the Deputy Mayor of Yancheng City and Secretary of the Party Committee of the Binhai Port Industrial Park Management Office, Gao Shangde, the Deputy Director of the Jiangsu Provincial Energy...
First device registered in Ecuador
The Hidroabanico hydroelectric project with a 37.5 MW installed capacity is located in the...
I-REC Standard Foundation finalizes MoU with international consortium formed by Evident, Instituto Totum, and M-RETs for the development of biogas and biomethane Product Code
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been finalized between the I-REC Standard Foundation and...
CSG Carbon Asset Management (CSGCM) becomes I-REC(E) Issuer in Southern China
The International REC Standard Foundation and CSG Carbon Asset Management (GuangZhou) Co., Ltd....
Market Statistics: Update from Q1 2023
The first quarter of 2023 continues to show growth in the I-REC(E) Product Code for both the...
•• The Electricity REC Code
Supporting the development of electricity RECs.
In more than 30 countries we have supported the development of standardized REC markets.
•• Increasing end user demand
Allowing end-users to make reliable claims to renewables.
End-users with a choice of energy product makes them responsible and aware of the options they have in energy procurement. We have supported thousands of end-users in making a reliable claim for renewable energy.
Active Countries
Issuers
I-REC(E) TWHS Issued in 2022
•• Stakeholder support
Stakeholders play a critical role.
The International REC Standard Foundation board regulates the use of the I-REC Standard, Code documents and other governance documents. These are always created with stakeholder input and support. In this way we can ensure that the REC standards are inline with stakeholder expectations and the requirements of local authorities.
Increasing trust and effectiveness in markets.
•• Fair markets for all players
The I-REC Standard governance documents have requirements and best practices written directly into the standard. These best practices require all market facilitators to act in a way that is transparent, fair and equitable to all market parties. In this way there each market actor can be guaranteed they have the same opportunities provided by the market facilitator as other market parties.
Contact us for more details
The secretariat remains available to answer questions related to country authorization, market development and standard development.