Guarantees of origin: what opportunities does the new instrument open up for the market and consumers?

Guarantees of origin for electricity from renewable sources (GOs) are becoming an important tool for confirming the production and consumption of environmentally friendly energy. They open up new opportunities for market participants and consumers, ensuring transparency and trust in the energy sector.

During the meeting, we will discuss how the circulation and trade of GOs will take place in Ukraine, what value GOs can represent for suppliers and end consumers, how GOs will stimulate investments in the green sector and shape demand for environmentally friendly energy. In particular, we will consider the issue of starting the functioning of the Register of GOs in Ukraine and the necessary steps for the recognition of GOs in EU countries.

The expert discussion aims to facilitate dialogue between key market participants, highlight the potential benefits and challenges associated with the implementation of GOs, and find solutions to overcome existing barriers.

Questions for discussion:

• What value do guarantees of origin have for business and consumers?
• How can guarantees of origin stimulate investment in the green sector?
• What mechanisms for circulation and trade of guarantees of origin are planned in Ukraine?
• What is the role of the Guaranteed Buyer in the guarantees of origin market?
• How to ensure the recognition of Ukrainian guarantees of origin in EU countries?

Moderator:

• Maksym Nemchynov, Vice President of Energy Club

Speakers:

• Valerii Bezus, Vice President of Energy Club
• Artem Nekrasov, Acting Director of the State Enterprise “Guaranteed Buyer”
• Igor Bogachev, Head of the Strategy and Development Department, LLC “UEB”
• Kostiantyn Taranets, Senior Manager of the Sustainable Development Practice of Ernst & Young in Ukraine
• Igor Retivov, Head of the Regulatory Affairs Department, LLC “DTEK VDE”