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Criteria for eligibility of EACs (including RECs)
Criteria for eligibility of EACs (including RECs)
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EACs must meet certain criteria to be considered eligible for certification. The eligibility requirements are the same for all EACs regardless of their use in VCA or BVC categories, including:

  1. Vintage year: Must fall within the three years up to and including the certification year.
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  2. Location: Must take place within market region of energy consumption
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  3. Quantity: Must not exceed the amount measured in the GHG inventory

    1. For example, if you report 1,000 kWh of electricity consumption, the purchase of up to 1,000 RECs will be eligible for certification.

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