Utility Dive•11 days ago
Greenhouse Gas Protocol changes can bring trust back to climate accounting
- •Proposed changes to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) aim to mandate more accurate and transparent climate accounting, particularly for corporate claims of 100% renewable energy.
- •The article highlights a critical disconnect between stated 100% wind/solar reliance and the actual, more diverse physical electricity supply.
- •These changes will require large power consumers and developers to provide more robust verification of their energy sources, potentially impacting PPA structures and reporting standards.
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