Greenhouse-gas accounting · Core

Power-purchase agreement

Also called: PPA

ELI5

A contract to purchase electricity, often used in renewable-energy procurement.

Used in conversation

“Do not describe power-purchase agreement as agreed until the operative document says so.”

Pitch context

You will see “Power-purchase agreement” in sustainability reports, impact decks, climate plans and assurance materials when the discussion reaches greenhouse-gas accounting.

Why it matters: In greenhouse-gas accounting, the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence can materially change the claim.

Caution

State the reporting boundary, method, period and evidence; standards, regulation and assurance requirements vary.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.