These FAQs refer to the recent ICVCM approval of three Gold Standard Clean Cooking Methodologies.- What is the recent decision by ICVCM on Gold Standard clean cooking methodologies?
- What are the conditions attached to the methodology level approval by ICVCM?
- Will other Gold Standard Methodologies for clean cooking be approved by ICVCM?
- Will previous versions of TPDDTEC by assessed by ICVCM?
- Can project developers update their methodology version or project design to meet CCP requirements?
- How can projects apply an fNRB value that meets the ICVCM criteria?
- Is Gold Standard planning to offer an accelerated Design Change option for developers to update existing projects to the latest fNRB figures?
- What is the labelling process for projects that apply an approved clean cooking methodology and meet the additional conditions recommended by ICVCM?
What is the recent decision by ICVCM on Gold Standard clean cooking methodologies?
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has approved three Gold Standard methodologies that issue high integrity carbon credits to clean cooking projects, provided that certain conditions (outlined in the question below) are met:
- Methodology for Metered & Measured Energy Cooking Devices versions 1-1.2
- Gold Standard “TPDDTEC” - Reduced Emissions from Cooking and Heating – Technologies and Practices to Displace Decentralized Thermal Energy Consumption version 4
- GS Methodology for Animal Manure Management and Biogas Use for Thermal Energy Generation version 1
Project developers should note the version number of each approved methodology.
What are the conditions attached to the methodology level approval by ICVCM?
Credits issued under the three cookstove methodologies above can now be tagged with the CCP label, provided the following conditions are met:
- Fraction of non-renewable biomass (fNRB) must be derived using the MoFuSS model OR
- the default value from the latest version of CDM Tool 33 for emission reductions achieved on or before 31st December 2025 and any replacement for this Tool adopted by the A6.4. PACM for emission reductions achieved after this date
- Fuel consumption is determined either by using a Kitchen Performance Test (KPT) or Controlled Cooking Test (CCT), or methodology default values with cross checks on fuel savings and;
- For charcoal projects, a direct charcoal emission factor (which may include production emissions) or a wood to charcoal conversion factor of four to one is used.
Will other Gold Standard methodologies for clean cooking be approved by ICVCM?
The Gold Standard Simplified Methodology For Clean And Efficient Cookstoves and AMS-II.G. – Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass were not approved at this stage. This decision could be revisited in the future, if new versions of each methodology are introduced that comply with ICVCM requirements. If you would like more information about this please do not hesitate to reach out to help@goldstandard.org
Will Previous versions of TPDDTEC by assessed by ICVCM?
At present, ICVCM has approved Version 4 of the TPDDTEC Methodology. Earlier versions of the TPDDTEC methodology that are in active use (i.e.V3.1, 3.0 & 2.0) are in the final stages of the ICVCM assessment process and the ICVCM has communicated that decisions will be announced as soon as possible by its Governing Board.
Can project developers update their methodology version or project design to meet CCP requirements?
Gold Standard will shortly released specific requirements and procedures for projects seeking CCP labelling of Gold Standard Verified Emission Reductions (GS-VERs), including further details for applying a design change to update a project methodology. Please sign up to our Technical Newsletter to be notified directly.
Project developers applying a previous version of the TPDDTEC methodology are advised to wait for a final ICVCM decision on previous versions of TPDDTEC before preparing a design change request, should they wish to seek CCP labelling of GSVERs.
Project developers may choose to voluntarily apply a new, or updated methodology version at any time after design certification. In such cases also, the project shall submit a formal request for a design change following the procedures and requirements outlined in the Design Change Request Requirements.
How can projects apply an fNRB value that meets the ICVCM criteria?
Project Developers may update the applied fNRB value by following the design change procedure. Gold Standard will publish further guidelines on the specific requirements and procedures shortly. Please sign up to our Technical Newsletter to be notified directly.
Is Gold Standard planning to offer an accelerated Design Change option for developers to update existing projects to the latest fNRB figures?
Project Developers seeking to update fNRB values are required to follow the design change process to update the project documentation. The review and approval timeline will remain the same, however considering the scope of change, we expect faster decision making on such changes.
What is the labelling process for projects that apply an approved clean cooking methodology and meet the additional conditions recommended by ICVCM?
Given the additional eligibility criteria applied to the approved clean cooking methodologies, Gold Standard will provide further details on the requirements and procedures for CCP labelling. Please sign up to our Technical Newsletter to be notified directly once these requirements have been published.
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