Core Viewpoint - The National Energy Administration has issued the "Implementation Rules for the Management of Renewable Energy Green Power Certificates (Trial)" to establish a comprehensive management mechanism for green certificates, covering issuance, transfer, cancellation, and related management work for renewable energy power generation projects in China [4][38]. Group 1: Overview of the Rules - The rules consist of 10 chapters and 45 articles, detailing responsibilities, account management, certificate issuance, transfer, cancellation, dispute resolution, information management, and supervision [4][38]. - The rules aim to provide institutional support for the standardized operation of renewable energy environmental rights [4][38]. Group 2: Certificate Issuance - Green certificates are issued monthly based on renewable energy generation, with one certificate issued for every 1,000 kilowatt-hours of renewable energy generated; any unissued certificates from the current month will be carried over to the next month [4][38][13]. - Different types of renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and marine energy, will receive tradable green certificates if they are connected to the grid and meet specific criteria [4][38][39]. - Non-tradable green certificates will be issued for self-consumed energy, off-grid renewable energy generation, and conventional hydropower plants commissioned before January 1, 2023 [4][38][40]. Group 3: Certificate Transfer - Power generation companies, project owners, and electricity users can choose any green certificate trading platform for transactions, with transaction details required to be synchronized with the national green certificate issuance and trading system [5][41]. - Certificates corresponding to self-consumed energy are non-tradable, and transfers must reflect the actual application scenario [5][41][57]. Group 4: Certificate Cancellation - Starting January 1, 2026, the year of production for the green certificate must match the year of green power consumption during cancellation [5][41][60]. - The effective period of green certificates is set at two years, with production months counted as the zero month, ending on the last day of the 24th month [5][41][55]. Group 5: Responsibilities and Management - The National Energy Administration is responsible for the design and management of the green certificate system, including the establishment and management of the national green certificate issuance and trading system [4][38][45]. - Various entities, including renewable energy information management centers and trading platforms, are tasked with supporting the system's operation and ensuring data accuracy [4][38][46].
国家能源局发布绿证新规:风光绿证可交易,独立储能设施放电电量不核发绿证
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-07 10:52