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Renewable Energy Claim

A claim that a product, site or company uses electricity from renewable sources.

EcoAppraise context

These claims should specify the scope (which sites and which energy), the sourcing method (on-site generation, power purchase agreements or certificates) and the time period.

Related terms

Renewable Energy Certificate (REC); Market-Based vs. Location-Based Emissions; Boundary; Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

Enforcement cases

NY Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of New York City Greenwashing Suit Against ExxonMobil, Shell and BP

Australian Gas Networks in Court over alleged greenwashing in renewable gas campaign

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