•• 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 Green Bitcoin Project
Bitcoins are produced through Bitcoin mining which is performed by high-powered computers solving complex computational math problems. The process of bitcoin mining is an extremely high electricity consumption process with “around 110 Terawatt Hours per year — 0.55%...
Change in issuance criteria for China following Consultation
Following the deliberation on the request for a change in the I-REC for electricity issuance...
Developments in the Brazilian I-REC(e) Market
The I-REC Standard provides rules and best practices to market facilitators so they can offer...
40,000 tonnes of EGA renewable aluminium purchased by BMW
In February 2021, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced the sale of 40,000 tonnes of their...
I-REC Standard Foundation interview with Amy Zhang from Gaia Environment
The International REC Standard Foundation had the opportunity to interview Amy Zhang from Gaia...
•• 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
2020 TWHS Issued
•• 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.