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The Domain Protocol sets out the procedures, rights, and obligations, which apply to the Domain of Denmark and relate to the EECS Electricity Scheme as defined in the EECS Rules.

The entire document can be found here: domain-protocol-energinet-version-3-2024.pdf

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To apply and register for an account you only have to fill out the document:

APPENDIX 1 - APPLICATION FORM ELECTRICITY GO ACCOUNT

Filled out application should be sent to afregning@energinet.dk

Energinet will then fill out the documents:

REQUEST FOR THE CREATION OF AN ACCOUNT IN ENERGINETS ELECTRONIC REGISTER OF GUARANTEES OF ORIGIN
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All documents will be sent to you for your signature via Addo Sign

Documents can be found here: Documents and forms for certificates of origin (energinet.dk)

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If you wish to have certificates issued to your account (from production devices) you have to fill out:

AGREEMENT FOR REGISTRATION OF GUARANTEES OF ORIGIN
REQUEST FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GUARANTEES OF ORIGIN FOR RENEWABLES ELECTRICITY [this needs to filled out for each production unit you want to register for issuance of GOs]

Filled out application forms etc. should be sent to afregning@energinet.dk

Documents can be found here: Documents and forms for certificates of origin (energinet.dk)

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Please be aware that opening an account and receiving GOs etc. are subject to fees as stated on our web page Guarantees of origin-how much (energinet.dk)

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The process of registering a new account holder is normally pretty quick. When Energinet receives your application Energinet initiates a ‘Know your customer’ process to ensure the legitimacy of the applicant. If Energinet have any additional questions in this relation, Energinet will contact the applicant.

When approved Energinet sets up the account and a root user in the electronic register G-REX and the applicant receives login information.

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Producers (plant owners) can delegate the right to receive GOs to another account holder. This is done through filling out the form on POWER OF ATTORNEY AGREEMENT found on Energinets website. This agreement states that you are entitled to apply for the issuance of GOs for the plant (via the form REQUEST FOR THE ISSUANCE OF GUARANTEES OF ORIGIN FOR RENEWABLES ELECTRICITY).

The commercial agreement behind such a Power of Attorney Agreement (PoA) is between the account holder and the plant owner and not something Energinet is involved in (Energinet solely rely on the legality of the PoA provided to us).

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Energinet creates one root user for the account. The root user may add additional sub-users within your own organization.

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EECS GOs are issued monthly, and no later than 15 days after end of the production month.

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One EECS GO represent 1 MWh.

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Energinet strives to do all new registrations prior to the monthly issuing. In cases where this is not possible issuing for past months can be performed after the registration (within the limit of 12 months according to the GO lifetime).

The issuing can only be done back to operational grid connection date. GOs cannot be issued for months before grid connection. GOs can only be issued back to 1st of January in the current calendar year.

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Energinet will in justifiable cases correct erroneous Cancellations provided the Account Holder has informed Energinet with a message that a Cancellation was made in error. This message must be sent within 3 working days of occurrence.

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Energinets registry is connected to the European hub for GO transfer operated by AIB (Association of Issuing Bodies) through which international transfers can be made.

Members of AIB: AIB Members | AIB (aib-net.org)

Transfers can be initiated through Energinets G-REX registry, but the marketplace for trade agreements is outside the system (bilateral trading between account holders).

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Ex-domain cancellations are not an option in Energinets system. The system works in a way that GOs must be cancelled in the country/register where the consumption is located, ie. in Denmark for Danish consumption. Thus, GOs must be transferred to the relevant registry before cancellation.

Energinets register is connected to the European hub for GO transfer, which is operated by the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB), through which international transfers can be carried out. This means that you can export guarantees of origin via G-REX to those countries that also uses the AIB hub.

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We recognize for disclosure purposes only GOs issued by AIB-members in EU (incl. Norway and Iceland).

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The following rules apply when using GOs from renewable energy sources (EECS GO) for disclosure in Denmark:

All EECS GO which are meant to be used for the disclosure period of year x must be cancelled within their 12 month lifetime and before deadline of 31 March year x+1.
EECS GO which are not expired until this deadline can be used for the disclosure period of year x+1 instead.
EECS GO issued for production in year x cannot be used for the disclosure period of year x-1 and can until 31 March year x+1 only be used for the disclosure period of year x.

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Energinets registry is only used for issuing, transfer, and cancellation of GOs. The GOs that you want to cancel for disclosure must be cancelled in Energinets register.

Trading with certificates is not something Energinet is involved in. This is a commercial matter and based on your agreements with other account holders either in DK or abroad.

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Energinet charges a number of administrative fees when we issue our certificates of origin.

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Energinet issues guarantees of origin which guarantee the source and method of production of a unit of electricity. The purpose of the guarantee of origin is to prove to the final customer that a given share or quantity of electricity has been produced from renewable energy sources.

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