Insight · 20.08.2026

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are the instrument companies use to prove their electricity purchases come from renewable sources. As more companies report their usage of clean energy, REC portfolios grow alongside, creating challenges and liabilities. This article covers what RECs are, why REC management can get complicated, and how a purpose-built REC management tool can help portfolio managers.

News · 03.08.2026

July delivered multiple advancements in hourly matching. From a clarified GHG Protocol direction to live hourly RECs, hourly matching is taking hold on a global scale. From GHGP and EnergyTag announcements, to the first hourly RECs in Texas and perspectives on managing data centre demand, EAC news came in from around the world. Time to dig in to this month's happenings.

25.06.2026

Last week, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) published the final version of its Corporate Net Zero Standard (CNZS) v2, the first major update to its flagship corporate framework in five years. Over 11,000 companies and financial institutions have committed to science-based targets since SBTi was founded in 2015, making this release one of the most consequential standard updates in corporate climate accountability. The changes to Scope 2 electricity requirements deserve particular attention. Here is what has changed, what it means in practice, and why this signals a pivotal moment for utilities and suppliers.

24.06.2026

I argued for hourly matching in a room that remains to be convinced. They had many questions. That’s the reality of debating hourly EAC matching, and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. In a room where most of the audience prefers annual EAC matching, arguing the virtue and need for hourly wasn’t easy. I've done my best to answer the questions below, by topic.

News · 24.06.2026

Granular Energy and Renewable Exchange bring hour-by-hour clean energy accountability to PPA buyers.

16.06.2026

Granular Energy joined the 14th edition of the RECs Market Meeting last week in Prague as one of the meeting sponsors. Here are our main takeaways:

News · 12.06.2026

May 2026 was a month in which the economics, the standards, and the markets all moved in the same direction. Firm 24/7 renewables are now cost-competitive with fossil fuels. Mandatory hourly disclosure is entering corporate climate frameworks for the first time. And in markets from China to Australia, it’s clear hourly matching at scale is coming. Here is what has been on our radar this month.

Insight · 26.05.2026

Ian Lieblich has been helping us explore the Australian energy market, which has one of the highest rates of renewable energy penetration in the world. On the back of a recent budget revisions, he's written down his thoughts on what's new, what's changed - or not, and why there is reason for excitement in the Australian energy transition.