EAC, REC, GO: untangling green certificates

Recognition

GHG Protocol Scope 2 market-based accepts EAC/REC/GO if bundled to the PPA and same market.

2026 pricing

Unbundled EU GO €1–5/MWh, bundled GO PPA €0.5–2/MWh, US REC $2–8/MWh.

Sources & references

Data and methodologies based on:

• IEA — Renewables 2026
• IRENA — Renewable Power Costs
• Ember — European Electricity Review
• ENTSO-E Transparency Platform
• RTE — Bilan électrique
• Eurostat — Energy statistics
• PPA & energy glossary

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