Renewable Certification
I-REC
Prove the use of renewable energy in your company
Did you know that you can prove that your company uses clean energy?
This will help you strengthen your company’s image in terms of the ESG agenda, as well as allowing your consumers to know the origin of the energy used in your production.
Through I-RECs, internationally recognized certificates, it is possible to track and guarantee the renewable origin of your energy.
I-REC is a global system that enables companies to ensure that the energy they consume comes from renewable and clean sources.

Benefits of I-RECs for your company:
- Traceable and Transparent
- Neutralizes CO2 emissions related to electricity consumption
- Encourages the generation of renewable energy
- Aligned with ESG practices and sustainable narrative
- Helps the company meet its international sustainability goals
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here’s what you need to know to save energy at your company
How much energy does I-REC correspond to?
Each I-REC is equivalent to 1 MWh of energy generated.
What types of I-REC for renewable sources does Elétron sell?
Currently, Elétron Energy sells Renewable Energy Certificates from wind, solar and hydraulic sources.
Is I-REC international and does it meet GHG Protocol standards?
Yes, I-REC meets the requirements proposed in Scope 2 of the GHG Protocol.
What is the main difference between I-REC and REC Brazil?
The main difference between these Renewable Energy Certificates is that REC Brazil has an additional sustainability seal to I-REC, which meets criteria related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In other words, REC Brazil details the degree to which the energy generation project meets the SDGs, including socio-environmental aspects.
What is the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program?
The GHG Protocol is one of the main tools for identifying and accounting for greenhouse gas emissions, used by the largest companies in the world.
How can I calculate to zero Scope 2 emissions related to electricity consumption?
Your business can declare that it has achieved zero Scope 2 emissions by demonstrating that it has consumed only renewable energy with a zero emission factor, that is, by acquiring I-REC from wind, solar or hydroelectric sources in the same amount of energy consumption in MWh.