Additionality Indicators

Assessing additionality in the renewable energy industry is complex and often debated. PECs will include essential contextual and project-specific information to support stakeholders in evaluating additionality. This transparency allows stakeholders to determine the most important criteria and identify PECs that align with their sustainability values.

Additionality Information included for all PECs:

• Project Age/Vintage: The year the project commenced operations, providing insight into the project's lifecycle and alignment with current technological advancements.

• Project Contractual Status: Information on whether the project is under a PPA, repowering contract, or an EAC agreement, indicating long-term commitments to renewable energy generation.

• Mandated Generation: Details on whether the project is part of a utility rate base or supported by state-funded life extension programs, reflecting its role in mandated renewable energy contributions.

• Compliance CFE: Information on whether the project’s output is used to satisfy state Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) or Clean Energy Standard (CES) programs, indicating compliance-driven generation.