This tool provides procedures and requirements to estimate baseline, project, and leakage emissions from electricity consumption and generation.
This tool is intended for use with VCS-approved methodologies and eligible projects where estimations of emissions from electricity use are required. The tool provides different options for proponents depending on the applicable electricity system and data availability.
Development History
VT0010 Emissions from Electricity Consumption and Generation, v1.0
Status: Active since November 27 2024
Developer(s): Verra. Per section 2.1.2 of the MDRP, Verra applied an alternative process and authored this tool.
Dates of Public Consultation: December 15, 2023, to January 29, 2024
Draft Shared During Public Consultation: VT0010, v1.0 Draft Methodology (PDF)
Summary of Public Consultation: Coming Soon
Announcement(s): Public Consultation on Tool to Calculate Emissions from Electricity Consumption, Verra Launches New Electricity Tool