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GHGP Revamps Renewable Energy Standards, Sparks Corporate Backlash

4/7/2026

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The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) will update its electricity sector standard to curb 100% renewable energy claims based on energy attribute certificates regardless of consumption.
Guidance lets companies report clean energy use from certificates, ignoring timing or location.
The changes would require clean power to match a company’s actual electricity demand, promoting investment in diverse clean technologies.
Some corporations oppose the reforms, fearing a loss of their 100% clean status.

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Story summary

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) will update its electricity sector standard to curb 100% renewable energy claims based on energy attribute certificates regardless of consumption.
Guidance lets companies report clean energy use from certificates, ignoring timing or location.
The changes would require clean power to match a company’s actual electricity demand, promoting investment in diverse clean technologies.
Some corporations oppose the reforms, fearing a loss of their 100% clean status.