They can sell the RECs to any entity looking to buy renewable energy. Here’s the idea: right now, in addition to generating electricity, renewable energy projects generate renewable energy certificates (RECs), one for each megawatt-hour. Exploring that debate will help us get our heads around what 24/7 CFE can and can’t accomplish. Today, I want to talk about a big debate around 24/7 CFE, regarding whether it’s the right goal for companies and cities to adopt at all. If you haven’t read it yet, you’ll want to check it out before reading this post. Last week, I wrote an introduction to the hot new trend in energy: 24/7 carbon-free energy (CFE), i.e., matching a company or city’s power consumption with production of clean electricity throughout the day, every hour of every day.
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