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Renewable Energy Certificates

Access renewable power & reduce your climate impact

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) prove that a certain amount of your energy supply has been generated from renewable sources. Once you have received your certificate, you can also trade it to another company if you don’t need to claim the carbon savings for yourself, providing you with an additional revenue stream if you are already well on your way to net zero.

Why work with CFP Energy for RECs access

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Bespoke solutions

 

Aligned to your specific energy consumption, geographic location and sustainability objectives.

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Aligned to your green goals

 

Secure agile, strategic support in a partnership committed to optimising your long-term sustainability goals.

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End-to-end management

 

We handle every aspect of each transaction – from sourcing to trade execution and finalising settlement.

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Specialist market insight

 

Get clarity on market dynamics, pricing trends and other factors that impact your renewable energy certificates strategy.

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 Sustainable leadership

 

Lean into renewable energy growth, proactively participating in the new renewable energy certificates economy.

Energy attribute certificates (EACs)

Energy Attribute Certificates is an umbrella term for the many differing types of origin and energy attribute certificates. Renewable Energy Certificates are one such type of EAC, with a variety of others being traded around the world.

    UK RECs

     

    Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs)

     

    The Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) is the UK’s scheme to demonstrate that electricity has been generated from renewable sources.

     

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    European RECs

     

    Guarantees of Origin (GOs)

     

    The EU Member States version of the REGO scheme is called Guarantees of Origin (GOs).

     

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    Global RECs

     

    International Renewable Energy Certificates (I–RECs)

     

    I-RECs document renewable energy consumption in countries outside of the UK, Europe and North America. This global standard is used by a growing number of countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America.

     

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    REC Essentials

     

    Ensure legitimacy

     

    Avoid vague or exaggerated claims about use, take care to purchase legitimate renewable energy certificates.

     

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    REC Essentials

    Ensure legitimacy

     

    Avoid vague or exaggerated claims about use, take care to purchase legitimate renewable energy certificates.

    Time it right

     

    Fluctuations in supply and demand make knowing when to enter and exit the market critically important.

    Check compliance

     

    Regulations differ around the world and change on a regular basis, you may fall foul if you don’t keep up.

    Assured credibility

     

    CFP Energy only works with recognised, respected and full accredited trade partners to source RECs.

    From source to settlement

     

    Our team manage transactions from source to settlement, there are no risks when working with professionals.

    Trusted partner

     

    CFP Energy will ensure you get the most advantageous terms and contracts through our network of partners and our market-leading intelligence.

    Renewable energy certificate market experts

    Make the most of the complex renewable energy certificates market, as we put our sector knowledge, industry relationships and operational capabilities to work for you. Secure bespoke solutions tailored to your company’s energy consumption, location and environmental ambitions, as we combine strategic intelligence and insight into market dynamics to navigate verification, pricing trends and certificate availability.

    Renewable energy certificate insights

    REC FAQs

    To help you understand some of the key REC issues, we’ve given answers to some frequently asked questions.

    A Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is a tradable instrument that proves one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity was generated from a renewable energy source, such as solar, wind, or hydropower. RECs provide proof of renewable electricity usage and support businesses in meeting sustainability goals, Scope 2 emissions reductions, and net-zero targets. They are widely used in corporate green energy strategies and environmental reporting frameworks.
    Renewable Energy Certificates work by separating the environmental attributes of renewable electricity from the physical electricity itself. When renewable power is generated, one REC is created per megawatt-hour. Organisations purchase RECs to claim the environmental benefits of clean energy without needing to physically consume the power. This helps reduce the carbon footprint of electricity use and supports investment in new renewable energy infrastructure.
    Buying Renewable Energy Certificates allows your business to demonstrate environmental leadership, meet carbon reduction commitments, and improve ESG performance. RECs help reduce Scope 2 emissions from electricity consumption and support compliance with sustainability standards such as CDP, RE100, and the GHG Protocol. Investing in RECs also boosts your green credentials, making your brand more attractive to eco-conscious customers, investors, and regulators.
    In the UK, Renewable Energy Certificates—often referred to as Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs)—can be purchased through energy suppliers, brokers, or renewable energy marketplaces. Leading providers offer bundled and unbundled RECs to match your electricity consumption. Choosing UK-based or EU RECs ensures your green energy claims are aligned with local carbon accounting rules and climate reporting requirements.
    No, Renewable Energy Certificates and carbon offsets are not the same. RECs represent the generation of renewable electricity, helping to reduce Scope 2 emissions, while carbon offsets fund projects that remove or avoid greenhouse gas emissions to address Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions. Both tools are essential for a comprehensive net-zero strategy, but they serve different roles in corporate climate action.
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