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APM is partnered with a LED manufacturer to provide customers with quality products at the lowest price. By combining integrated technology, design, and manufacturing with an award-winning engineering team, we guarantee ultra-long product lifetimes beyond industry standards. Whatever the project, whatever the budget, we are committed to providing the highest level of quality and service.

Services offered plus more: 

• Project Management
• RIO Analysis
• Design Services
• Rebate Acquisition
• Consultant/Surveys
• Photometric Layouts
• Proof of concepts tests
• Commissioning/Installation
• Materials Procurement
• Warranty Support

Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) represent the environmental attributes of electricity generated from renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, and hydro. RECs allow businesses and individuals to support renewable energy generation, even if they are not directly connected to renewable energy facilities. The process and implications of purchasing RECs differ between regulated and deregulated electricity markets.

In both regulated and deregulated markets, consumers can support renewable energy by purchasing RECs. In regulated markets, options are often limited to utility programs or independent REC purchases, while in deregulated markets, consumers have more flexibility and choice in selecting green energy plans from competing providers. Overall, purchasing RECs is an effective way to promote renewable energy development and reduce carbon footprints, regardless of the market structure.

Key Considerations in Regulated Markets:

• Consumers cannot choose their electricity provider but can still purchase RECs to support green energy.

RECs in Deregulated Markets

In deregulated markets, electricity generation and retail supply are separated from the distribution and transmission services. Consumers can choose their electricity provider from a range of competing companies, including those offering renewable energy products. The purchase of RECs in deregulated markets can occur in the following ways:

1. Green Energy Retail Plans: Consumers can choose to purchase electricity from a retail energy provider (REP) that offers green energy plans. These plans often bundle RECs with the electricity sold, allowing consumers to support renewable energy directly through their choice of provider. In this case, the REC purchase is integrated into the customer’s monthly electricity bill.

2. Direct REC Purchases: Just as in regulated markets, consumers can also buy RECs independently from brokers, retailers, or REC marketplaces. This is common for large businesses or organizations aiming to meet sustainability goals. By purchasing RECs, they can claim their electricity consumption is effectively from renewable sources, even if their energy provider does not offer green options.

Key Considerations in Deregulated Markets:

• Consumers can choose from various energy providers, including those that offer green energy plans with RECs included.
• Greater competition often leads to more affordable and innovative green energy products, making it easier for consumers to participate in renewable energy markets.