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Overview 4. Open for Public Consultation
1. Energy (renewable/non-renewable)
M0403
This is a minor revision to the VM0052 methodology and VMD0060 which together, determine net greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions resulting from the accelerated retirement of grid-connected coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) paired with the addition of renewable electricity to partially or fully replace the lost electricity capacity.
Project proponents must use this methodology in conjunction with VMD0061 Just Transition Requirements for Accelerated Retirement of Coal-fired Power Plants to ensure that projects are accompanied by a comprehensive just transition plan and implementation. The just transition mitigates negative impacts of accelerated retirement of CFPPs such as loss of livelihoods of workers, their households, contractors, and communities.
The consultation for this proposed revision (M0403) is open from March 27, 2026 to April 26, 2026. Verra is accepting feedback through its new digital public consultation platform, which is hosted on the Verra Project Hub. Comments may be submitted electronically via the online form by 11:59 pm Anywhere on Earth (UTC-12) on April 26, 2026. If you experience issues using the digital public consultation platform or have feedback on it, please contact hubsupport@verra.org.
- M0403 Public Consultation (online form)
Summary of Development
- The revision is currently at “Step 4: Public Stakeholder Consultation” of the VCS Methodology Development and Review Process (PDF).
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