When does the Small Scale (SSC) rule update come into force?

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• I am developing a new small scale (SSC) project or VPA. Does my project have to comply with the new SSC rule?

  All new projects or VPAs submitted for design review or inclusion review after this rule comes into force (13 November 2020) shall comply with the requirements outlined in this Rule Update.   An already registered project or PoA and its VPAs not ...

• When does the Renewable Energy V1.2 eligibility rule update come into force?

  The Renewable Energy rule update comes into force 13/05/2020.

• When does the Usage Requirements rule update enter into force?

  The rule entered into force 1 January 2021 and will apply to all new projects and PoAs/VPAs involving household biogas digesters submitted for Design Certification after 01/01/2021.   Registered projects and PoA/VPAs involving household biogas ...

• What is the biomass availability rule for small-scale and large-scale projects?

  Project Participants must demonstrate that their project makes use of surplus biomass for each type of biomass resource used.  For small-scale activities, Project Participants can do this once, before the event, in time for validation. For ...

• Does the VPA/PoA rule update apply to future VPAs?

  The flexibility regarding VPAs only applies to VPAs that have been listed under a registered PoA before 13 August 2020. Gold Standard will release a rule update related to this issue in the future; future VPAs may be subject to new limitation(s) ...