Tradable certificate proving 1 MWh of renewable generation.

  • Tradable certificate proving 1 MWh of renewable generation.
  • Allows a landlord/tenant to claim renewable-electricity consumption when the local grid is fossil-heavy.

Renewable Energy Certificate (REC)

ESG · US

Short definition

Tradable certificate proving 1 MWh of renewable generation.

Full definition

Allows a landlord/tenant to claim renewable-electricity consumption when the local grid is fossil-heavy. Bundled and unbundled markets exist; transparency varies by jurisdiction.

Why this matters for Class A leasing

Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is part of the esg vocabulary that institutional Class A occupiers, landlords, and advisers use across US markets. Understanding it correctly affects how you read lease documents, model occupancy economics, and benchmark deal terms across cities. Class A Atlas tracks the US definition alongside the global standard so cross-border occupiers can translate quickly.

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