Renewable Energy Emissions Score V1.0 Public Consultation Results

The public consultation for the Renewable Energy (RE) Emissions Score V1.0 revealed that while stakeholders generally view the tool as a positive addition to GHG reporting—particularly for the cryptocurrency sector—there are significant concerns regarding the 'procurement factor' and the use of Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE). Respondents highlighted that a score of 100 may not represent true zero net emissions due to embedded emissions in hardware and the limitations of marginal emissions factors in aligning with global net-zero targets.

• Stakeholders generally viewed the RE Emissions Score as a positive tool for GHG measurement, especially as an initial step for addressing the emissions impact of cryptocurrency mining, although the tool is intended to be sector-agnostic.
• There is disagreement over whether a score of 100 represents zero net emissions impact. Concerns include the embedded emissions of hardware—specifically for proof-of-work cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum—and the potential for procurement factors to obscure actual emissions impact.
• The 'procurement factor' received the most rigorous critique, with respondents suggesting the inclusion of data on transmission, storage costs, contract length, demand response capability, and renewable curtailment. Many participants argued that the price of an Energy Attribute Certificate (EAC) alone is an insufficient measure of additional impact.
• Respondents identified technical challenges with the methodology, specifically the 'theoretical' nature of using LCOE in the procurement factor and potential incompatibilities with science-based or net-zero targets because marginal emissions factors do not always correspond to the sum of global emissions.

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RMI (n.d.). Renewable Energy Emissions Score V1.0 Public Consultation Results. https://rmi.org/app/uploads/2022/10/public_consultation_results.pdf

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@techreport{rmindrenewable, author = {{RMI}}, title = {{Renewable Energy Emissions Score V1.0 Public Consultation Results}}, institution = {RMI}, url = {https://rmi.org/app/uploads/2022/10/public_consultation_results.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }