Ohio Market Details

Market Overview

The OH SREC Market is an open market where prices are determined by market forces. Key factors include the Alternative Compliance Penalty and supply and demand based on the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS).

Oversupply Challenge

The Ohio SREC market is currently confronting an oversupply challenge, resulting in unfavorable pricing dynamics. Historically, prior to 2014, SRECs originating from Ohio-based facilities held a premium position in the market. However, this premium was eroded due to a lapse in oversight regarding out-of-state eligibility criteria, allowing facilities in neighboring states to inundate the market with SRECs.

Out of State Market

Ohio-based systems are eligible to participate in the Pennsylvania Tier I (PATI) market, which has demonstrated more favorable pricing conditions. Consequently, to optimize pricing outcomes for our clients, CSG diligently facilitates the dual registration of Ohio systems in both markets, ensuring access to the most advantageous pricing opportunities. The Pennsylvania Tier I (PAT1) Market is similar to the Ohio market as it is an open market where prices are determined by market forces. 

About Pennsylvania Tier I (PATI) market.

The Pennsylvania Tier I (PAT1) Market is an open market where market forces determine prices. Key factors include the Alternative Compliance Penalty and supply and demand based on the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS). This is a subsection of the Pennsylvania SREC Market open for all eligible systems located in the PJM Grid, which include all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

CSG will register your system in the highest-priced market that your system is eligible to receive.

ACP and Market Trend

The PAT1 Market is ever changing, which is reflected in the pricing for RECs. The market has been trended up throughout the 2022 energy year. The Solar Alternative Compliance Payment (SACP) is set by the RPS and can be viewed as a soft benchmark for what the REC will be valued at. The SACP (or ACP) is a fee imposed on utilities and mandated purchasers for shortfalls in REC procurement.

The Alternative Compliance Payment (ACP) for Tier I  is $45/SREC.  

Retroactivity / Eligibility Start Date

Facilities on estimates will earn credit beginning with the first full month following application submission to PennAEPS.

REC Shelf Life

PA SRECs have a shelf life of 3 years.   Example: A SREC generated in 2022 can be counted towards the 2022, 2023, or 2024 compliance periods.

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