facilitated via the ERGaR platform
Role of ERGaR
ERGaR is an association that connects national registries to enable
cross-border biomethane certification in Europe.
Since 2021, ERGaR has operated the Certificates of Origin (CoO) Scheme, allowing registries to exchange biomethane certificates across borders through its Cert-X Europe platform.
Over 7 TWh of certificates have already been transferred via the ERGaR CoO Scheme.
Our role covers:
- Allowing national registries to trade Certificates of Origin (including Guarantees of Origin and other national certificates).
- Operating the ERGaR CoO Scheme via the Cert-X Europe platform.
- Facilitating reliable and transparent cross-border transfers.
- Supporting the creation of a European market for biomethane.
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