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If our energy bill shows a percentage of renewable electricity, why do we still need EACs?
The percentage of renewable energy shown on your electricity bill reflects the average energy mix of your supplier or the national grid. This is used for location-based Scope 2 reporting, where emissions are calculated based on standard grid emission factors, regardless of whether you have purchased renewable energy or not.
To report lower or zero emissions under the market-based method, you need to have Energy Attribute Certificates, such as GOs or RECs, that are issued and retired in your name. These certificates are the only way to claim the use of renewable electricity in your emissions reporting.
In short, the energy mix on your bill helps with location-based reporting, but for market-based reporting, you need valid certificates to show that you actively purchased renewable electricity.
To report lower or zero emissions under the market-based method, you need to have Energy Attribute Certificates, such as GOs or RECs, that are issued and retired in your name. These certificates are the only way to claim the use of renewable electricity in your emissions reporting.
In short, the energy mix on your bill helps with location-based reporting, but for market-based reporting, you need valid certificates to show that you actively purchased renewable electricity.