: Corporations or high-net-worth individuals can buy these credits at a discount (e.g., paying $0.90 for $1.00 of tax credit), effectively reducing their federal tax liability while providing immediate capital to renewable energy developers. Key Requirements :

: When you buy a REC, you are buying the "greenness" of electricity. You still use physical electricity from your utility, but you own the claim that a specific amount of renewable energy was produced on your behalf. For Individuals :

Buying "energy credits" typically refers to two distinct activities: purchasing to offset electricity use or purchasing Transferable Tax Credits as a financial investment. 1. Buying Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)