Does my project need to demonstrate Ongoing Financial Need, or additionality, for International renewable energy certificates (I-RECs) to be issued?

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• Must my project demonstrate additionality? (Env. Market – FAQ)

  Yes. All Gold Standard Projects seeking the issuance of GS-VERs or GS-CERs shall be demonstrated to be additional, meaning a project has reduced anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gas (GHG) below those that would have occurred in the absence of ...

• Is a project eligible if the project/CPA’s original crediting period start date was before 01 January 2016?

  These projects shall be assessed on a case-by-case basis. See below.   Eligible project/CPA registered with other schemes that have a crediting period start date with original carbon crediting scheme before 01 January 2016 must demonstrate, at the ...

• How do I apply for a project extension?

  When seeking extensions, the project developer shall demonstrate with evidence (such as public statements from relevant authorities on travel restrictions) that the project submission is affected due to COVID-19. For example, the project must be able ...

• When is a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) compliance check required for Voluntary Project Activities (VPAs)/ Component Project Activities (CPAs)?

  The VVB compliance check is mandatory for Voluntary Project Activities (VPAs)/ Component Project Activities (CPAs) inclusion in the registered PoA under following circumstances:  If VPAs/CPAs are not deemed automatically additional and require ...

• Do I need to submit a validation/verification workplan under GS4GG?

  There is no formal requirement for a VVB to submit a validation and verification workplan for review under GS4GG rules.   Please note that it is the responsibility of the project developer to ensure that all applicable rules are followed, notably: ...