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Northmore Gordon, formerly Wattly is one of the largest Environment Certificate creator across all Australian programs. Over 5 Million certificates from energy efficiency, renewable, and carbon projects in more than 40,000 Commercial, Industrial and Residential sites.

We help businesses unlock funding for energy and carbon projects from government schemes. Sometimes we work directly with a customer, and at other times we work via our Partners in the supply chain who own the customer relationship. In all cases, we aim to make it easier for the Customer and our Partners to comply with scheme requirements and be rewarded for their effort.

Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCS) Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) Tradable Instrument for Global Renewables (TIGRs) New Zealand Energy Certificates (NZ-ECS) Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs)​ Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs)​ VERRA (VCUs) Puro.earth CORCs Gold Standard Peak Reduction Certificate (PRCs) Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs)

Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) 

Program: Emissions Reduction Fund
Environmental value: Each ACCUAn ACCU is a unit issued to a person by the Clean Energy Regulator (Regulator) by making an entry for the unit in an account kept by the person in the electronic [Australian National Registry of Emissions Units] registry. Each ACCU issued represents one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2-e) stored or avoided by a project. An ACCU can only be issued to a person if the person has a Registry account. represents a saving of 1 Tonne of CO2-e
Location: Australia wide
Indicative trading price range: View Certificate Prices
Administrator: Clean Energy RegulatorThe Clean Energy Regulator is the Australia Government body responsible for accelerating carbon abatement for Australia through the administration of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme, Renewable Energy Target and the Emissions Reduction Fund. More
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Offsets for carbon emissions in Australia, or funding for your carbon reduction project
Technologies: Fuel switching, Industrial equipment upgrades, Lighting upgrades, Waste

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Applicable Offset Standards: Climate ActiveClimate Active is an accreditation program for Australian companies to certify their organisations, products, services, events, buildings or precincts as carbon neutral. The program is backed and administered by the Australian government. Companies have to measure their scope 1, 2 and material scope 3 emissions, reduce where possible and offset the remainder by purchasing and retiring offsets. Allowed offsets are LGCs for scope 2 and ACCUs, CERs, RMUs, VCUs or VERs for scope 1 or 3 emissions. Annual reporting is required and published on the Climate Active website. More, Net Zero

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Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCS)

Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) 

Program: Federal Renewable Energy Target
Environmental value: Each LGCLarge-scale Generation Certificate under the Australian Renewable Energy Target. More represents 1 MWh of renewable energy generation
Location: Australia wide
Indicative trading price range: View Certificate Prices
Administrator: Clean Energy Regulator
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Funding for large scale renewable energy systems. Offsets for electricity use
Technologies: Biofuels, Solar PV, Wind
Applicable Offset Standards: Net Zero, Science-Based TargetsThe science based targets initiative (SBTi) is a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). Targets are considered ‘science-based’ if they are in line with what the latest climate science deems necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement – limiting global warming to well-below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. SBTi has specific sectoral guidance and is working on a Net-Zero standard., Climate Active, RE100RE100 is the global corporate renewable energy initiative bringing together large businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. The members must be influential based on their either their brand, global presence, significant energy use or other characteristics that bring attention to their commitment. All companies must commit to purchasing 100% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2050 and purchase that power in the same location they are using it. Interim targets are 60% by 2030 and 90% by 2040. The program is led by the Climate Group in partnership with the CDP. More

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Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)

Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) 

Program: Small-Scale Renewable Energy Scheme
Environmental value: An STCSmall-scale Technology Certificate under the Australian Renewable Energy Target. More is 1 MWh of renewable electricity generated
Location: Australia wide
Indicative trading price range: View Certificate Prices
Administrator: Clean Energy Regulator
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Funding for installing your small-scale renewable energy system
Technologies: Heat Pump Hot Water Systems, Small-scale Solar PV, Solar Hot Water Systems
Applicable Offset Standards: N/A

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International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs)

International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) 

Program: Voluntary offsets
Environmental value: 1 MWh of renewable electricity
Location: Global
Indicative trading price range: US$2-25+ depending on location of project
Administrator: International RECRenewable Energy Certificate Standard Foundation (non-profit) based in the Netherlands
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Create value from renewable energy projects in countries that don’t have a regulated renewable energy market. Demonstrate renewable energy purchases.
Technologies: Biofuels, Geothermal, Hydro, Solar, Wind
Applicable Offset Standards: I-RECInternational Renewable Energy Certificate created under the International REC Standard. More Code, RE100

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Tradable Instrument for Global Renewables (TIGRs)

Tradable Instrument for Global Renewables (TIGRs) 

Program: Voluntary offsets
Environmental value: 1 MWh of renewable electricity
Location: Anywhere outside North America
Indicative trading price range: US$2-25+ depending on location of project
Administrator: APX – US company that provides infrastructure for environmental markets around the world
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Create value from renewable energy projects in countries that don’t have a regulated renewable energy market. Demonstrate renewable energy purchases.
Technologies: Biofuels, Geothermal, Green Hydrogen, Hydro, Solar, Waste-to-Energy, Wind
Applicable Offset Standards: TIGRTradeable Instrument for Global Renewables (TIGR) Registry is an online platform for tracking and transferring renewable energy certificates (RECS), enabling developers to generate,verify and sell RECs. The registry is run by APX, a US company that provides infrastructure for environmental markets around the world. Registry Documents, RE100

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New Zealand Energy Certificates (NZ-ECS)

New Zealand Energy Certificates (NZ-ECs) 

Program: Voluntary offsets
Environmental value: 1 MWh of renewable electricity
Location: New Zealand
Indicative trading price range: NZ$8 – 20 (Get in touch for up to date prices)
Administrator: Certified Energy manages the New Zealand Energy Certificate System (NZECS)
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Unbundled renewable energy purchases for businesses in New Zealand
Technologies: Biofuels, Hydro, Solar, Wind
Applicable Offset Standards: RE100

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Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs)​

Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs) 

Program: Victorian Energy Upgrades
Environmental value: Each VEECVictorian Energy Efficiency Certificate represents a saving of 1 tonne of CO2-e
Location: Victoria, Australia
Indicative trading price range: View Certificate Prices
Administrator: VIC Essential Services Commission
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Funding support for efficiency activities in Victoria
Technologies: Boilers, Commercial lighting, Displays, Mid Scale Solar, Measurement & Verification, Public lighting,  Refrigeration 
Applicable Offset Standards: N/A
Relevant case studies: Metro Trains on Track to Energy Efficiency, Van Wyk Flowers Watch Energy Savings Bloom

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Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs)​

Energy Savings Certificates (ESCs)

Program: NSW Energy SavingsElectricity or gas savings or both. Scheme
Environmental value: Each ESCAn energy savings certificate (ESC) is a tradeable certificate created under Division 7 of Part 9 of the Electricity Supply Act 1995. Each ESC represents one notional megawatt hour (MWh) of energy. represents a saving of 1 MWh of energy
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Indicative trading price range: View Certificate Prices
Administrator: NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Funding support for efficiency activities in New South Wales
Technologies: Boilers, Commercial lighting, Mid Scale Solar, Measurement & Verification, Public lighting, RDCS 
Applicable Offset Standards: N/A
Relevant case studies: Kimberly Clark Cleans Up With Energy Savings, Borg Manufacturing Modernise Plant

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VERRA (VCUs)

VERRA (VCUs) 

Program: Verified Carbon Standard Program
Environmental value: Each VCUVerified Carbon Unit under the Verra Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) program. Eligible for use under the Climate Active Program. represents a saving of 1 Tonne of CO2-e avoided or removed from the atmosphere
Location: Worldwide
Indicative trading price range: USD 5 – 20 /tonne
Administrator: VerraVerra is a not for profit organisation that administers the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Program under which VCUs are created. Operating since 2006 it is the largest voluntary greenhouse gas program in the world. More
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Carbon Removals for offsetting carbon emissions that can’t be avoided in other ways
Methodologies: Verra, Clean Development Mechanism, or Climate Action Reserve
Applicable Offset Standards: Verified Carbon Standard
Links: Verra’s methods

CDM Methods

Climate Action Reserve Methods

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Puro.earth CORCs

CORCs (CO2 Removal Certificates)  

Program: Puro.earth carbon ‘drawdown’ certificates
Environmental value: Each CORC represents a saving of 1 Tonne of CO2-e removed from the atmosphere
Location: Worldwide
Indicative trading price range: EUR 100 – 200 /tonne
Administrator: Puro.earth 
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Carbon Removals for offsetting carbon emissions that can’t be avoided in other ways
Methodologies: BiocharBiochar is a stable, carbon-rich form of charcoal that is produced by pyrolysis of biomass. When applied to soil it can increase soil fertility, crop productivity, water retention and increases soil carbon content. Biochar can safely sequester the CO2 for thousands of years., carbonated building elements, enhanced rock weathering, Woody biomass burial, and Geologically stored carbon, like BECCSBioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). It is the process of capturing energy from biomass via pyrolysis. The output is electricity or heat and biochar. Biochar is a stable solid that is rich in CO2 and can be applied to soil to improve soil health. This also sequesters the CO2 in the biochar for thousands of years. It is classified as a negative emissions technology as it removes and stores carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The removal occurs during the growth phase of the biomass source. and DACCS
Applicable Offset Standards: Puro Standard

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Gold Standard

Gold Standard Verified Emissions Reductions (GS VER) 

Program: Puro.earth carbon ‘drawdown’ certificates
Environmental value: Each CORC represents a saving of 1 Tonne of CO2-e removed from the atmosphere
Location: Worldwide
Indicative trading price range: EUR 100 – 200 /tonne
Administrator: Puro.earth 
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Carbon Removals for offsetting carbon emissions that can’t be avoided in other ways
Methodologies: Biochar, carbonated building elements, enhanced rock weathering, Woody biomass burial, and Geologically stored carbon, like BECCS and DACCS
Applicable Offset Standards: Verified Carbon Standard
Links: Gold Standard methods 

CDM Methods

Climate Action Reserve Methods 

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Peak Reduction Certificate (PRCs)

Peak Reduction Certificate (PRCs)  

Program: NSW Peak Demand Reduction Scheme (PDRS)
Environmental value: Each PRC represents 0.1 kW of peak demand reduction capacity averaged over an hour during the summer peak period
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Indicative trading price range: View Certificate Prices
Administrator: NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal
Best Use / Best ways to use this program: Funding support in conjunction with ESCs for efficiency activities in New South Wales
Technology: water heating, air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation motors, refrigerated display cabinets
Applicable Offset Standards: N/A
Links: None

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Last Updated: 05/25/23

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