Guarantees of Origin: Norway Draws the Line Between Market Claims and Physical Power
Norway’s new guidance clarifies how Guarantees of Origin relate to market-based claims, physical power and Scope 2 reporting.
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China’s Green Power Reform: From Certificates to Hourly Traceability
China’s new policy enables multi-user green power direct connections, hourly traceability and clearer green certificate allocation.
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The First EV Freight Certificates Have Arrived. Their Credibility Will Depend on What Comes Next.
The first EV freight certificates target Scope 3 emissions. We analyse their methodology, additionality, electricity accounting and market impact.
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Hourly REC Tracking Moves Toward Market Scale as Xpansiv and Granular Energy Integrate Platforms
Xpansiv and Granular Energy launched a registry-integrated hourly REC matching platform in April 2026. Analysis of what it means for EACs, GOs
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EU Draft Data Centre Rating Scheme Puts Granular Guarantees of Origin at the Centre of the Sustainability Label
The EU's draft data centre rating scheme makes granular guarantees of origin the new standard: 15-minute matching, same bidding zone, 10-year asset cap.
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Japan I-REC Market: New Labelling Rules as Issuance Surges
Energy Attribute Certificates · Analysis I-REC Labels in Japan Get Major Update Amid Record Growth By granularcertificates.com — Energy Markets Desk April
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Farnek Becomes an Approved I-REC Provider Under the Evident Registry: What It Signals for Renewable Electricity Claims in the UAE (and Beyond)
Farnek is now an approved I-REC provider under Evident Registry,
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A Historic Milestone: The First-Ever Hourly Granular Certificate Auction in the United States
The U.S. launches its first hourly Granular Certificates auction in PJM, marking a historic step toward 24/7 carbon-free energy and transparent clean energy markets.
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The ASEAN Green Grid: How Singapore's New Rulebook is Unlocking a $100 Billion Renewable Energy Market
The ASEAN Green Grid: How Singapore's New Rulebook is Unlocking a $100 Billion Renewable Energy Market
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Ryobi Commits to 100% Renewable Energy at Three Chinese Locations
Explore how Japan's Ryobi transformed its operations by using 100% renewable energy at three sites in China.
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China’s First Hourly-Matched Power Purchase Agreement: A Breakthrough for Granular Certificates
China completes its first hourly-matched PPA with Granular Renewable Energy Certificates, boosting 24/7 clean energy and global CBAM compliance.
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France 2026: +24% Subsidies — Impact on Guarantees of Origin
Discover how the new CRE support measures for 2026 will impact renewable energy and market dynamics in France.
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China’s Green Electricity Certificate (GEC) Market in 2024–2025
Explore China’s Green Electricity Certificate (GEC) market in 2024–2025, including prices, trading volume, key players, and new policy updates driving corporate renewable energy procurement.
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US Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Market Landscape Report
US Renewable Energy Certificate Market Landscape A comprehensive analysis of compliance and voluntary REC markets, key players, trading platforms, and
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Pioneering Hourly Renewable Energy Matching in Greece: The Digital Realty–PPC Pilot Project
Pioneering 24/7 hourly renewable energy matching in Athens using granular Guarantees of Origin (GOs) for real-time, verified clean electricity %%sep%% %%primary_category%%
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Pioneering Granular Renewable Energy Certificates in the UK: The TotalEnergies Shaped EAC Pilot
Innovative pilot by TotalEnergies delivers half-hourly renewable energy certificates in the UK, advancing transparency with granular Guarantees of Origin. %%sep%% %%title%%
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Future Energy Associates Launches Granular Cert OS: An Open-Source Initiative to Drive Global Adoption of Hourly Renewable Energy Tracking
Empower your 24/7 carbon‑free strategy with Granular Cert OS: FEA’s open‑source solution for hourly tracking and verification of renewable energy. %%sep%% %%title%%
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Shining a Light on Sustainability: EU's Disclosure Framework for Renewable Energy
Explore the EU energy disclosure system, highlighting the strategic differences between full and partial disclosure, the importance of Guarantees of Origin, and the role of the residual mix in promoting transparency and sustainability. %%sep%% %%title%%
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⚡ Why the Residual Mix Still Matters in a World of Rising GO Demand
Explore the EU Residual Energy Mix for 2021-2023, highlighting Renewable, Nuclear, and Fossil energy shares along with CO2 emissions trends across European countries. %%sep%% %%title%%
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Embracing Full Disclosure: A Transparent Future for Electricity Markets
Discover how Full Disclosure and Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) are transforming Europe’s electricity markets, ensuring transparent power sourcing and driving rapid adoption of renewable energy. %%primary_category%% %%sep%% %%title%%
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The Power of Precision: How Granular Guarantees of Origin are Transforming Renewable Energy Markets
Introduction As the global renewable energy landscape evolves, the call for transparency, accountability, and precision in energy certification becomes
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European Energy Certificate Market Sees Strong Growth as AIB Prepares Data System Upgrade
European Energy Certificate Market Sees Strong Growth as AIB Prepares Data System Upgrade
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AIB Achieves Major Milestones in 2024, Paving the Way for a Stronger Energy Transition
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CARBONE 4 has Published a New Insight on Granular Guarantees of Origin in France
🌍 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝟰 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 ⚡️ %%sep%% %%primary_category%%
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Renewables 2024 from IEA - Insights about Reneable energy certificates
Renewables 2024 from IEA - Insights about Reneable energy certificates %%primary_category%% %%sep%%
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The Advantages of Granular Guarantees of Origin Over Traditional Guarantees in Energy Markets
The Advantages of Granular Guarantees of Origin Over Traditional Guarantees in Energy Markets
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