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Onsite Green Power & RECs

Onsite green power metrics are derived from onsite wind and solar meters that generate renewable electricity that is used onsite or exported to the grid. REC ownership for this generated electricity is tracked at the meter level and determines how green power is reported.

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Managing REC ownership

Navigate to Property → Meters → Click on the meter name
Users must click into an electric onsite solar or wind meter. No other meter types contain RECs.
To add an entry:
  1. Click on RECs using the toggle located above the Add Entry button
    For ESPM properties, entries must be managed in ESPM.
  2. Click the Add REC button to open the sidebar
  3. Enter all required REC ownership details (see below) and click save
To edit an entry:
  1. Click on RECs using the toggle located above the Add Entry button
  2. Hover the mouse over the row in the table for the entry you would like to edit
  3. Click the edit icon that shows itself on the right side to open the sidebar
  4. Edit REC fields and click save
To delete an entry:
  1. Click on RECs using the toggle located above the Add Entry button
  2. Hover the mouse over the row in the table for the entry you would like to edit
  3. Click the trash icon that shows itself on the right side to delete

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REC Ownership Details

The following fields are tracked for each REC ownership entry.
  • Current as of date - The date from which the REC ownership status will apply.
    The ownership status will continue to apply until a subsequent entry in which it changes
  • REC ownership status:
    • for electricity consumed onsite: [Owned, Sold, Arbitraged, Unknown]
    • for electricity exported to the grid: [Owned, Sold, Arbitraged, Unknown]
  • Green-e Certification - If the purchased green power is green-e certified
  • Attachments (optional) - Attach documents certifying green power RECs

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Offsite Green Power Purchases

Offsite green power refers to renewable electricity procured from external sources. Navigate to Property → Green Power → Green Power Purchases To add a green power purchase:
  1. Click on the Add Purchase button in the top-right of the tab
    For ESPM properties, green power purchases must be managed in ESPM.
  2. Enter the details for the green power purchase (see below)
  3. Click Save
To edit a green power purchase:
  1. Hover the mouse over the row in the table for the entry you would like to edit
  2. Click the edit icon that shows itself on the right side to open the sidebar
  3. Edit the green power purchase details and click save
To delete a green power purchase:
  1. Hover the mouse over the row in the table for the entry you would like to edit
  2. Click the trash icon that shows itself on the right side to delete

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Green Power Purchase Details

The following fields are required when adding a new green power purchase.
  • Start Date
  • End Date
  • Amount
    • Fixed Amount - The amount of green power purchased
    • Percentage - The percentage of consumption associated with one or more meters that can be counted as offsite green power over the purchase period
      The percentage option allows users to easily track the amount of green power associated with meters under specific utility contracts without having to retroactively calculate and enter the amount of green power.

      e.g. A direct purchase contract may stipulate that 50% of all electricity provided from a utility is generated from renewable sources.
  • Estimated Value - if the amount is estimated
  • Location - the offsite location where the green power is generated
  • Green-e Certification - If the purchased green power is green-e certified
  • Type - The type of green power contract or vehicle
TypeDefinition
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)A local or regional program that procures electricity on behalf of customers, often offering higher renewable content than standard utility supply.
Community SolarA shared solar project that allows customers to receive renewable energy credits or bill benefits without installing onsite generation.
Direct Purchase ContractA contract to purchase renewable electricity directly from a specific generation facility, typically through a utility or third-party provider.
Virtual PPAA financial contract that settles renewable energy attributes and price differences without physical delivery of electricity to the buyer.
Physical PPAA long-term contract that includes the physical delivery of renewable electricity from a generation facility to the buyer.
Unbundled RECA renewable energy certificate purchased separately from electricity, representing the environmental attributes of renewable generation.
Utility Green TariffA utility-offered program that allows customers to procure renewable electricity through a dedicated tariff or rate structure.
OtherAny green power procurement mechanism not captured by the categories above.
  • Attachments - Attach documents certifying the green power purchase

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Onsite PV Systems

Users can track onsite PV systems associated with properties across their portfolio. Navigate to Property → Green Power → Onsite PV Systems To add a PV system:
  1. Click on the Add Project button in the top-right of the tab
    For ESPM properties, onsite PV systems must be managed in ESPM.
  2. Enter the details for the PV system (see below)
  3. Click Save
To edit a PV system:
  1. Hover the mouse over the row in the table for the entry you would like to edit
  2. Click the edit icon that shows itself on the right side to open the sidebar
  3. Edit the PV system details and click save
To delete a PV system:
  1. Hover the mouse over the row in the table for the entry you would like to edit
  2. Click the trash icon that shows itself on the right side to delete

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Onsite PV System Details

  • Name
  • Technology Types: e.g. Ground-mounted, Rooftop, Carport, Solar Thermal, Other
  • Operation Start Date: The date when the system began to generate electricity
  • Rated Capacity: The rated capacity of the system
  • Number of Panels: The number of PV panels of the system
  • Number of Inverters: The number of inverters in the system
  • Total Cost ($): The total cost of the system (material, installation, etc.)
  • Annual Cost Savings ($): The projected annual cost savings delivered by the system
  • Total Incentives ($): The total incentives used to offset system costs
  • Notes

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How-To Recording: Managing Green Power Entries

See how to edit RECs, green power purchases and onsite PV systems.