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AQ 18: Creation of Emission Reduction Credits

Use this application to certify eligible emission reductions as Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) that may be used in emission banking and trading transactions.
Apply Online: EEA ePLACE Portal  See the MassDEP Emission Reduction Credit Registry 

Contacts

Emission Caps, Controls & Reporting Questions?

Online

Contact MassDEP Email Emission Caps, Controls & Reporting Questions? at michael.woodman@mass.gov

The Details

Fees

MassDEP Permit Timelines and Fees

How to apply

Apply Online via EEA ePLACE Portal

If you are a new user, you will need to create an account first.

Next steps

  1. Review the Instructions

    Guidance on how to prepare your application and detailed instructions on how to file it online.

    Open PDF file, 124.03 KB,  Instructions: Creation of Emission Reduction Credits (English, PDF 124.03 KB)
    Open PDF file, 2.13 MB,  Online Filing Screen-by-Screen: Creation of Emission Reduction Credits (English, PDF 2.13 MB)

  2. Submit Your Application

    Apply Online via the EEA ePLACE Portal

    If you are a new user, you will need to create an account first.

    Open PDF file, 291.88 KB,  FAQs for EEA ePLACE Portal (English, PDF 291.88 KB)

Contact

Online
Contact MassDEP Email Emission Caps, Controls & Reporting Questions? at michael.woodman@mass.gov

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