C3 introduces EPIC CREDITS — an innovative credit solution built around measured energy performance.
For buyers who want the credibility behind the credit.
C3 is developing EPIC Credits around qualifying, measurable reductions in electrical- and thermal-energy use at identifiable efficiency projects.
Measured
Energy savings — not modelled or estimated
Reviewable
Evidence package available per project
Defined
Buyer use and disclosure language
Independent
Third-party measurement and verification
Evidence. Performance. Informed decisions.
Three principles that define how EPIC Credits are built and documented.
Energy performance
Reductions in energy consumption assessed against a documented baseline.
Informed
Project data, measurement and verification records, methodology and available independent-review findings help buyers understand what a specific credit represents.
Carbon
Any associated emissions-reduction estimate is calculated separately using documented emission factors, assumptions and methodology.
Six reasons to explore EPIC Credits for your organization.
Features and available documentation vary by project and stage of development.
Project-level visibility
Identify the facility, efficiency measures, project boundary and performance period.
Measured performance
Review the documented baseline and measurement and verification records.
Electrical + thermal
Evaluate qualifying reductions across electrical- and thermal-energy projects.
Reviewable evidence
Review the methodology, measurement records, independent-review scope and registry documentation available for the specific project.
Defined buyer use
Assess intended use and disclosure language against the documentation available.
Potential relevance as SBTi evolves
Evaluate whether future guidance creates an applicable use case. No SBTi approval, eligibility or accounting outcome is assumed.
Know what sits behind the credit.
A clear framework for reviewing project evidence, credit documentation and intended use.
Project information
Performance evidence
Independent review
Unit and transaction documentation
Intended buyer use
Project information
Performance evidence
Independent review
Unit and transaction documentation
Intended buyer use
Buyers should review:
- Project boundary and baseline
- Measurement and verification
- Unit definition and any emissions calculation
- Independent reviewer and scope
- Registry, ownership and chain of custody
- Transfer and documented retirement, where applicable
- Supportable disclosure wording
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Explore EPIC Credits with C3.
Discuss your purchasing goals, evidence requirements and potential EPIC Credit opportunities with the C3 team.