This article provides a general overview of on-site versus offsite power and physical versus virtual power purchase agreements, also known as PPAs. On-Site Versus Offsite Power Put simply, on-site power and off-site power refer to where your energy comes from and how it’s delivered to you. On-Site Power Example: A factory installing its own solar […]
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Market-Based Emission Factors
Market-Based Methodology A market-based approach accounts for emissions based on the electricity companies have actively chosen or, in some cases, not chosen. The electricity purchased from specific providers may include fossil fuels, renewable, or other types of generation facilities. Market-based emissions are calculated using information from contractual agreements, which is any type of contract between […]