Renewable Energy Certificates ( REC’s ) are representations that 1 Megawatt Hour of electricity has been generated from an eligible renewable energy resource. The REC’s are traded on compliance and voluntary market exchanges throughout the United States.

CCS has expertise in evaluating REC’s that are traded in the emerging compliance markets. More than half of the 50 states that have Renewable Portfolio Standards ( RPS’s ), mandate that utilities generate an increasing percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. Utilities can demonstrate compliance with these requirements by purchasing REC’s.

CCS guides their clients through this complex derivative market, and insures that they receive maximum return on their REC’s. CCS also advises on how to receive public relations benefit from creation of these credits.