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The intended claim
The organisation should identify whether the objective relates to renewable electricity use, emissions reporting, customer requirements or an internal sustainability target.
Renewable energy attributes
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and Carbon Credits
When you install a solar energy system, you don’t just produce electricity for your home or business, you also generate Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Each REC represents one megawatt-hour (MWh) of clean electricity produced, and can be registered, verified, and traded in compliance with market regulations.
By selling RECs, property owners can earn additional income from their solar investment while supporting global climate action. Carbon credits operate in a similar way, offering a mechanism to offset emissions by financing renewable energy generation.
At UTICA®, we help our clients navigate the process of REC registration, verification, and monetisation, ensuring that your solar project delivers both environmental value and financial benefit. Whether you’re a homeowner, a business, or an institution, we provide the expertise to maximise the impact of your clean energy production.
Service options
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Explore renewable energy certificate and carbon-related services according to your reporting, procurement or sustainability objectives.
Renewable Energy Certificates
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Document renewable energy claims
Renewable energy attributes supported by clear scope and records
Renewable energy certificates and carbon-related instruments serve different purposes. The correct approach depends on the claim being made, the reporting period, electricity consumption and the applicable accounting framework.
What should be defined before procurement
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Consumption and reporting period
The quantity, location and time period of electricity use should be established before matching the appropriate certificates or instruments.
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Documentation and retirement
Records should show the certificate details, ownership transfer and retirement or cancellation process supporting the claim.
Project approach
How a REC requirement is approached
- 01Clarify the reporting objective and intended public or internal claim.
- 02Confirm electricity consumption, location and reporting period.
- 03Identify the appropriate certificate type and quantity.
- 04Review procurement, transfer and documentation requirements.
- 05Complete retirement or cancellation as applicable.
- 06Retain records for sustainability and assurance processes.
REC and carbon questions
Are RECs the same as carbon credits?
No. A REC represents the renewable attributes associated with electricity generation, while a carbon credit generally represents an emissions reduction or removal under a separate framework.
Can RECs support renewable electricity reporting?
They can, subject to the organisation’s reporting framework, geographic requirements, reporting period and certificate documentation.
What information is required for an enquiry?
Provide the electricity consumption quantity, reporting period, relevant locations and the claim or target the organisation intends to support.
Start with the project details
Discuss RECs or carbon-related requirements
Share the reporting period, electricity use, target claim and any procurement or documentation requirements.
Solar consultation, showroom visits and support
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