REC - Renewable Energy Credit - Generators and Offsets Certification

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Certification and Licensing REC - Renewable Energy Credit Generators and Offsets Certification Overview A renewable energy credits trading program was established to ensure that an additional 2,000 MW of new renewable energy capacity will be built in Texas by 2009 and that customers have access to providers of energy generated by renewable energy resources. To earn Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), a generator must be a new facility or a small producer as defined in PUCT Substantive Rule 25.173(c) and must meet the requirements of 25.173. A facility is not eligible for producing RECs if it is: A renewable energy capacity addition associated with an emissions reductions project that is used to satisfy permit requirements in Health and Safety Code §382.0519; An existing facility that is not a small producer; An existing fossil plant that is re-powered to use a renewable fuel. Who Should File: A generator that is a new facility or a small producer as defined in Substantive Rule 25.173(c) and that meets the requirements of 25.173 who would like to earn RECs. When to File: 30 days before beginning operations in this state. Forms Certification Form REC Generators Nomination Form for REC Offsets REC MicroGenerator Aggregator Registration Form & Instructions Rules - Statutes - Orders Substantive Rule 25.173 - Goal for Renewable Energy Questions and Answers Policy: James Kelsaw at james.kelsaw@puc.texas.gov or 512-936-7338 Technical: James Kelsaw at james.kelsaw@puc.texas.gov or 512-936-7338 FAQ: Opt-out Notice for REC Program