: You must have a federal tax liability at least equal to the credit's value. No Resale : Purchased credits cannot be resold.
: Unbundled RECs (those bought separately from physical power) are often inexpensive but are sometimes criticized for having lower environmental "additionality" compared to building new projects. buying energy credits
: You can buy RECs through green power programs from your utility or independent generators. : You must have a federal tax liability
RECs represent the environmental attributes of 1 megawatt-hour (MWh) of renewable electricity generated and delivered to the grid. : You can buy RECs through green power
Buying "energy credits" typically refers to two distinct activities: purchasing to offset electricity use or purchasing Transferable Tax Credits as a financial investment. 1. Buying Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
: When you buy a REC, you are buying the "greenness" of electricity. You still use physical electricity from your utility, but you own the claim that a specific amount of renewable energy was produced on your behalf. For Individuals :