Unlocking the Voluntary RECs Market: A Guide for Hydro

Time: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Room Number: South American B
Day: 4/2/2025

The U.S. market for voluntary Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) is growing quickly, with 9.7 million customers procuring 319 million megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy in 2023.

As corporate and utility demand for RECs and other products grows, new opportunities are emerging for hydropower to enter this market and monetize its numerous energy attributes.

This session brings together experts to discuss the fundamentals of participating in the voluntary market, from the certification process to connecting with traders and offtakers.

This session will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the voluntary REC market effectively.

Presenter(s)

Jon Petrillo
Jon PetrilloPrincipalRiparian StrategiesModerator
Sushmita Jena
Sushmita JenaResearcher III - Complex Decision Analysis, Strategic Energy Analysis CenterNational Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), U.S. Department of EnergySpeaker
Surabhi Karambelkar
Surabhi KarambelkarPolicy DirectorLow Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI)Speaker
Sarah Hill-Nelson
Sarah Hill-NelsonPresident & CEOThe Bowersock Mills and Power CompanySpeaker

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