Echoenergia announced that on September 20, starting at 16:XNUMX p.m. (Brasília time), it will hold its first virtual auction for the sale of I-RECs (International Renewable Energy Certificates), ed by operator Paradigma WBC Energy. According to the company, the event will offer four products aimed at traders and end beneficiaries. They are:
- Product 1: I-REC Renewable Source Certificate with Retirement 2020;
- Product 2: I-REC Certificate of Renewable Source without Retirement 2020.
Year of generation: 2020. Delivery: September 2021
- Product 3: I-REC Renewable Source Certificate with Retirement 2021;
- Product 4: I-REC Certificate of Renewable Source without Retirement 2021.
Year of generation: 2021. Delivery: until January 2022
To participate, you must the Notice and Term of Adhesion at https://leilao.paradigmabs.com.br/echoenergia. “Individuals, companies and traders will be able to ensure that their energy consumption comes from clean energy sources, generated by Echoenergia’s wind farms. Also in the case of companies, investment in I-RECs allows for the reduction of greenhouse gases in the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program,” the company said in a statement.
How do I-RECs work?
When an individual or legal entity purchases these certificates, they are guaranteed that part of the renewable energy available on the electricity grid belongs to them, as it will be generated in their name. According to Echoenergia, it is a simple and affordable way to sustainable development, in addition to encouraging clean generation, contributing to building a better future for the planet.
About Echoenergia
The company has 1 GW of installed capacity and 206 MW under construction – totaling more than 40 wind farms in operation in the states of Pernambuco, Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte and Bahia.
