An unprecedented report providing the first comprehensive forecast focused on the Voluntary Renewable Energy Certificates (VRECs) market in the United States. The report represents a significant milestone in the understanding of VRECs dynamics, offering insights into the market's evolution and future trajectory. With meticulous analysis and robust forecasting methodologies, cCarbon's report aims to provide stakeholders with invaluable strategic guidance.

In recent years, the North American energy landscape has been undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. One of the key enablers in this transition is the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) market, a sector that has gained significant momentum and attention across the continent. RNG, also known as biomethane, is a renewable energy source derived from organic materials, such as agricultural waste, food waste, landfill wastes, and wastewater. It is a low-carbon alternative to traditional natural gas and holds the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing a reliable and sustainable energy source.

The North American market for renewable diesel is expected to experience remarkable growth, driven by supportive regulatory frameworks, increasing consumer demand for sustainable fuels, and a growing awareness of the need to combat climate change. As per our research, the North American renewable diesel consumption stood at 6.9 billion liters in 2022 and is projected to reach 27.3 billion liters by 2030.

Targeting the carbon intensity of fuels to reduce emissions from the transportation sector has led to the consideration of low-carbon fuels. The California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) is a mechanism that uses the life cycle carbon intensity of various fuel routes as a metric to cut emissions by 10%. Currently, the credit bank is at 11.70 MT. Tier 1 pathways are squeezing the other pathways, with a major credit increase from renewable diesel.

This introductory market primer on the New Zealand Emission Trading System ( NZ ETS). Launched in 2008, NZ ETS is a central policy for climate change mitigation in the country. Governed by the Climate Change Response Act 2002, the scheme covers almost half of New Zealand’s GHG emissions. Sector wise, NZ ETS encompasses forestry, stationary energy, industrial processing, liquid fossil fuels, waste, and synthetic GHGs. The forestry sector has a distinct feature where it is obligated to surrender emissions along with an opportunity to earn New Zealand Units (NZUs) for emissions removal.