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100% Dictionary termRenewable energyRenewable energy is energy derived from sources that are naturally replenished on human timescales, such as wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal or sustainably sourced biomass.Read the full definition

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When the EmpCo rules apply

Member States must apply their measures implementing Directive (EU) 2024/825 from 27 September 2026. This EU assessment does not decide how a specific claim is treated in a Member State.

Read the official Directive · Article 4(1) · Source checked 24 September 2026.

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How this claim is typically treated

1 of 1 active market with a published assessment

Market	Typical treatment	Legal basis	What is required
European UnionEU	Restricted	Empowering Consumers Directive (EmpCo)Official text View legal reasoning UCPD Art 6	Contractual instruments (GoOs/PPAs) per market-based Scope 2; disclose self-generation vs certificate share

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It records dated sources and open questions; it does not decide that a claim is permitted in that market. The register began on 2026-08-28, and later findings carry their own check dates.

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Evidence context

Standards and schemes relevant to this claim

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Relationship review basis

Standards review 02 · source-linked relationship review · 24 August 2026

GHG Protocol Corporate StandardsReporting standard · Provides evidence relevant to

Disclosure against this standard provides evidence relevant to the claim; the standard does not certify performance.

Corporate Standard (rev. 2004); Scope 2 Guidance (2015); Scope 3 Standard (2011); Product Standard (2011); Land Sector & Removals Standard (2026-01-30)RE100 Technical CriteriaMeta-framework · Provides evidence relevant to

Alignment with the framework is relevant evidence; frameworks define process, not outcomes — claim wording must not imply certification.

RE100 Technical Criteria — April 2025 consolidated release (2024-01-01 update operative: 15-year asset-age rule, market boundaries)