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REC (Renewable Energy Certificate)

Also called Renewable Energy Certificate.

A certificate representing specified environmental attributes of a defined quantity of renewable electricity, subject to the rules of the applicable certificate system.

Source: SDA editorial · reviewed 2026-09-08

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Carbon Credits

Tradable units that represent a quantified greenhouse-gas emission reduction or removal under a defined crediting programme; one unit commonly represents one metric tonne of carbon-dioxide equivalent.

PPA (Power Purchase Agreement)

A contract under which an electricity producer and an offtaker agree terms for electricity delivery over a defined period.

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