Energy Attribute Certificate

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Definition

Energy Attribute Certificate is a category of energy certificates comprising contractual instruments used in the energy sector to convey information (energy attributes) about Energy Generation to other entities involved in the sale, distribution, consumption, or regulation of electricity.

This category includes instruments that may go by several different names, including certificates, tags, credits, etc.

References

  • GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance (2015)