Gasgrid is now authorized to issue European EECS GOs for energy produced through conversion processes, such as hydrogen and e-methane. Conversion refers to transforming energy from one form to another — for example, using electricity to produce hydrogen. A prerequisite for issuing EECS GOs is that the input energy (e.g., electricity) is also certified with EECS GOs. In Finland, Finextra currently issues EECS certificates for electricity, so there are no barriers to issuing EECS GOs for hydrogen and e-methane.
Previously, Gasgrid has issued only national GOs for conversion energy, and this will continue. However, the new EECS eligibility significantly enhances transparency in renewable energy disclosure and interoperability between registries across European markets, facilitating cross-border trade and strengthening market trust. Both national and EECS GOs comply with the Renewable Energy Directive, but only EECS GOs can be transferred via the centralized data hub operated by the Association of Issuing Bodies.
The EECS-Certificate System ensures consistency and reliability across GO schemes in Europe
The European Energy Certificate System (EECS) is a European certification framework that ensures consistency and reliability across GO schemes. It is managed by the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB), which operates a centralized hub enabling the transfer of GOs between national registries without bilateral connections.
Currently, 13 countries are AIB gas members: Austria, Belgium (Brussels), the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain and Switzerland. EECS GOs can therefore move seamlessly between these countries via the hub. Switzerland is neither an EU nor an EEA country, so Swiss GOs cannot be used to verify the origin in Finland.
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