ICLEI USA Renewable Energy Credit Guidance for U.S. Local Governments

ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA (ICLEI USA) generally does not recommend that local governments purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) as a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions-reduction strategy. This fact sheet walks through the nuances of RECs and how to report RECs within greenhouse gas inventories in accordance with the US Community Protocol.