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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
Typical treatment across 5 reviewed regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.
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5 reviewed markets · one comparison
| Market | Typical treatment | Legal basis | What is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| European UnionEU | Restricted | View legal reasoningUCPD Art 6 | Contractual instruments (GoOs/PPAs) per market-based Scope 2; disclose self-generation vs certificate share |
| United KingdomUK | Restricted | View legal reasoningCMA Code; ASA rulings on 'renewable' tariffs | REGO-only vs bundled power disclosed; ASA treats certificate-only claims as potentially misleading |
| United StatesUS | Restricted | View legal reasoningFTC Green Guides 260.15 | Must own/retire RECs; cannot claim if RECs sold; qualify grid mix |
| CanadaCA | Restricted | View legal reasonings.74.01(1)(b.1)/(b.2) | Test + Dictionary termGHG ProtocolThe global standard framework for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions, created by WRI and WBCSD, whose Scope 1, 2, and 3 structure underpins virtually all corporate carbon accounting.Read the full definition Scope 2 methodology |
| AustraliaAU | Restricted | A direct source link has not yet been added for this assessment. View legal reasoningACL; ACCC guidance on renewable claims | LGC retirement evidence; market-based vs location-based stated |
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Corporate Standard (rev. 2004); Scope 2 Guidance (2015); Scope 3 Standard (2011); Product Standard (2011); Land Sector & Removals Standard (2026-01-30)Relationship basis: Standards review 02 · source-linked relationship review · 24 August 2026RE100 Technical CriteriaMeta-framework · Provides evidence relevant toAlignment 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)Relationship basis: Standards review 02 · source-linked relationship review · 24 August 2026