Green Power Partnership Eligible Supply Options
Partners may use any of the following types of green power supply options in meeting EPA usage requirements:
| Green Power Procurement Strategy | Category | REC Ownership/ Retirement Required | Generation Asset Ownership | Electricity Delivered | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-generation, grid-connected | Self-gen | Yes | Buyer | Yes | On-site or Off-site |
| Self-generation, off-grid | Self-gen | No | Buyer | Yes | On-site |
| Physical Power Purchase (PPA) Agreement | Direct | Yes | Third party | Yes | On-site or Off-site |
| Financial/Virtual PPA | Direct | Yes | Third party | No | Off-site |
| Buy from Regulated Utility (i.e., green power pricing program) | Retail | Yes | Third party | Yes | Off-site |
| Buy from Competitive Supplier (i.e., green power marketing program) | Retail | Yes | Third party | Yes | Off-site |
| Unbundled RECs | Retail | Yes | Third party | No | Off-site |
The eligible renewable energy content of utility-based green power products can vary. EPA only recognizes the eligible renewable energy portion of a product toward the usage requirement.
EPA recommends that organizations purchase certified and verified green power products as a matter of best practice. Product certification and verification ensures the quality and content of the green power environmental attributes.