Carbon-Energy & Waste

There are many different waste incineration regulations worldwide. Which regulations will apply to my municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration project?
To avoid any potential negative impact, the project seeking certification under Gold Standard for the Global Goals shall meet the most stringent regulatory ...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:11 AM
What are the municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration project monitoring requirements?
The Project Developer shall report compliance status with regards to regulatory requirements within six (6) months of operational start date, where applicab...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:13 AM
What is the purpose of the Renewable Energy V1.2 eligibility rule update?
Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) Renewable Energy Activity Requirements lists the new eligibility requirements applicable to Grid-connected Renewa...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:13 AM
My grid-connected renewable energy project wishes to transition from another carbon crediting scheme to Global Standard Verified Emission Reductions (GS-VERs). Is my project eligible?
Possibly. Grid-connected Renewable Energy (RE) projects seeking to transition from another carbon crediting scheme to GS-VERs under Gold Standard for the Gl...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:14 AM
When does the Renewable Energy V1.2 eligibility rule update come into force?
The Renewable Energy rule update comes into force 13/05/2020.
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:14 AM
Is my grid-connected renewable energy project eligible for the issuance of Gold Standard Verified Emission Reductions (GS-VERs) or Gold Standard labels for Certified Emission Reductions (GS-CERs)?
Per the Renewable Energy Activity Requirements v1.2, paragraph 2.1.3, there is an eligibility clause that went in to effect 24 Jan 2020. Projects submitted ...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:16 AM
What is penetration rate?
The penetration rate is the ratio of the installed capacity of proposed renewable technology in the grid to the total installed capacity of the grid in the ...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:17 AM
Does the new renewable energy (RE) eligibility clause apply to RE projects supplying electricity to a mini-grid?
No. Renewable Energy projects supplying electricity to a mini-grid are exempted from this eligibility requirement and shall follow Gold Standard (GS) Commun...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:17 AM
Does the new renewable energy (RE) eligibility clause apply to projects seeking Gold Standard (GS) Renewable Energy Labels?
No. Section 2.1.3 of the Renewable Energy Activity Requirements only affects the eligibility of projects issuing GS-Verified Emission Reductions (VERs) or G...
Tue, 23 Jun, 2020 at 8:18 AM