Guarantees of Origin

Q: Guarantees of Origin

DEFINITION: A tracking mechanism that allows corporate purchasers of renewable power to ascertain that the energy was generated using clean technology. Also known as a GO or GoO, Guarantees of Origin create a tamper-proof chain of information around the energy's progress from generation to delivery. See also: Power purchase agreement (PPA)

DEFINITION: A tracking mechanism that allows corporate purchasers of renewable power to ascertain that the energy was generated using clean technology. Also known as a GO or GoO, Guarantees of Origin create a tamper-proof chain of information around the energy’s progress from generation to delivery.

See also: Power purchase agreement (PPA)

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