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NC-v4 EAc7:Green power and carbon offsets

Green-e endorsed carbon offset equivalent

Hello - new to the site. We are working on behalf of a client to provide them green-e endorsed "equivalent offsets" to cover 100% electric and non-electric energy use for 5 years.

WE are using a Climate Action Reserve Landfill gas offset, which I believe complies as green-e endorsed "equivalent offset" based on my research (https://www.green-e.org/programs/climate/endorsed-programs).  Can someone please confirm with me that this is still the case or direct me if I am incorrect?

Thank you in advance. 

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Marcus Sheffer
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Tue, 03/06/2018 - 16:19

You can use offsets to address electric and non-electric consumption. The equivalent offsets you mention are verification systems that Green-e Climate references. The specific product must still be Green-e Climate certified or equivalent. As I understand it the endorsed programs are a part of, but not in and of themselves, equivalent to Green-e Climate.

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