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<FONT FACE="Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:12.0px'>I am investigating the validity of counting Green-e certified RECS as a CO2 offset against the emissions from anything other than Scope 2 emissions. In looking at most of the guidance published by the US EPA, Center for Resources Solutions and others, it seems clear that RECS can only be counted as an offset against Scope 2 emissions (if they are to be counted as a CO2 offset at all). <BR>
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However, several larger utilities have recently argued that Green-e certified RECS purchased in a voluntary context can be used to offset emissions from sources such as business travel. I am curious to know if anyone has a strong argument that would support this view.<BR>
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Chris Hunter<BR>
GreenOrder, Inc.<BR>
205 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor<BR>
New York, NY 10016<BR>
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