Resources
Registry Documents
NAR Program documentation such as Fee Schedule, NAR Operating Procedures, Terms of Use, etc. are accessible via download.
Registry Documents
- Terms of Use
- Fee Schedule
- Operating Procedures
- Responsible Party Designation
- NAR QRE Requirements
- NAR: Midwest ISO Release Form
- Southwest Power Pool Release Form
- Regulated Persons Attestation
- NAR Aggregated Asset Registration
Registry Overviews
- Download the Registry Overview for Voluntary Markets
- Download the Registry Overview for Compliance Markets
Other Useful Documents
Public Reports
NAR provides a number of reports accessible to the public.
Public Reports
- Account
Holders
This report contains a listing of all Account Holders with some limited contact information. - Registered
Generators
This report contains a listing of all Registered Generators in NAR with eligibility information. - Bulletin
Board
Forum to view available credits for transfer. - Issued
Certificates
This report list the aggregate number of certificates issued in NAR by generation vintage. - Imported
Facilities
This report lists projects from which Certificates have been imported into NAR from other tracking systems. - Certificates
Disclosed to Public
NAR account holders can choose to make certificate details available to the public. Any certificates that have been designated for such disclosure will show up on this report.
Account Registration
NAR provides a number of reports accessible to the public.
The following information will guide you through the steps necessary
to create an account in the North American Renewables Registry. The
Registry Administrator is available to assist you throughout the
registration process. Please call +1-408-899-3341 or email nar@apx.com.
STEP 1 - Review Registry Operating Documents
You should first review the following registry operating documents:
STEP 2 - Online registration
- Visit the application and select the "Register Here" link.
- A pop-up window will appear with a checklist describing the steps required to register for an account.
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Scroll down the page and select the appropriate "Account Type" and click the "Continue Registration" button. The "Accounts Types" are:
General Account: This type of Account can hold, transfer (outgoing and incoming), and Retire credits. A General Account can also register and maintain Assets and have Credits issued to it for its Assets. This is the only account type that can retire RECs for compliance with the Missouri Renewable Electricity Standard.
Project Account: This type of Account can register Assets and have Credits issued to it for its Assets. A Project Account can hold, transfer (only outgoing transfers), withdraw and retire Credits. A Project Account cannot receive transfers from other parties.
Retail Purchaser Account: This type of Account is for retail purchasers of Credits. A Retail Purchaser Account can hold, accept incoming transfers, and retire Credits. They can also register and maintain Assets that are under 1MW in capacity and have Credits issued in their Account. A Retail Purchaser Account cannot make outgoing transfers.
Energy Efficiency Account: This type of Account can register energy efficiency projects as Assets and have EECs issued to it for its projects. An Energy Efficiency Account can hold, transfer (only outgoing transfers), withdraw and Retire EECs. An Energy Efficiency Account cannot receive transfers from other parties.
Qualified Reporting Entity (QRE)/ Verifier Account: An Account Holder with a QRE Account is assigned to an Asset and is responsible for verifying generation or storage information from that Asset. NAR tracks the specific types of Assets for which QRE’s are approved to provide services, ensuring that they are suitably qualified and accredited. The QRE Account cannot hold Credits.
Program Administrator Account: This type of Account is provided to administrators of compliance and voluntary programs that utilize NAR and/or have eligibilities noted for certain Credits. It will allow Program Administrators to review eligibilities and compliance reports. Asset details will only be displayed in a Program Administrator Account if the Account Holder registering that Asset has listed it as eligible according to the specific program/certification. More details on the different account types can be found in the Operating Rules and Terms of Use.
STEP 3 - Accept the Terms of Use
Your next step after clicking "Continue Registration" is to read and agree to the Registry Terms of Use:
- Review each section and indicate your acceptance of each section by checking "I Agree" to the left.
- Click the "I Agree" button to accept the Terms of Use.
STEP 4 - Complete Account Application
Upon accepting the Terms of Use, the next screen shows the online New Account Application Form.
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Complete all required fields which are noted by an asterisk (*) and click "Submit".
NOTE: It will be possible for the public to view the Organization Contact information you provide when your account is approved. Mark the account as a Private Account if you prefer that the account name and contact information does not appear in the public reports.
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Upon completion, you will receive an e-mail notification to activate the account. This activation must occur before the Registry Administrator is notified of your pending account.
STEP 5 - Account Review
The Registry Administrator will review the account application.
- If the account application is complete and approved, an email notification describing account approval will be sent to the designated Account Manager E-mail address provided in the New Account Application form.
- If materials are incomplete or additional information is required, the Administrator will notify the Account Manager.
Approved accounts may begin using all functions of the system available to their User Type.
NOTE: Accounts registered prior to the full launch of MISSOURIRECS will be approved in October upon Registry launch.
STEP 6 - Billing
- Applicable Account Subscription and Registration Fees will be billed when the account is approved.
- Once the invoice is created, the Administrator sends the Account Manager an Email notification with the invoice and payment details.
- The Invoice is also made available online via the "My Invoices" report within the Registry for downloading and printing.
- Invoices must be paid in 30 days. Failure to pay will result in account deactivation.
STEP 7 - Create Sub-account(s) & Additional Logins
All types of account holders must first create an account for their organization.
- After account approval, additional Sub-Accounts can be created, and Logins added to your account.
- Owners of generating units/facilities, in addition to creating an account, must also register each one of their generators and must designate a Qualifying Reporting Entity for each facility.
- Please refer to the Registry’s online help for registration details.
STEP 8 (optional) - Asset Registration Process
If you need to register assets in the registry, please go click on the Asset Registration tab (top of page)
Asset Registration
NAR provides a number of reports accessible to the public.
The following information will guide you through the steps necessary to register an Asset in your North American Renewables Registry account. The Registry Administrator is available to assist you throughout the registration process. Please call 408-899-3341 or email nar@apx.com.
STEP 1 - Review Registry Operating Documents
The Registry Operating Documents detail the requirements and definitions of different types of Generating Assets. The documents are available at http://www.narecs.com/resources/downloads/NAR-Operating-Procedures_April_2013.pdf
STEP 2 - Register Asset
- Log in to your account and select the "Register New Asset" link. Select whether this Asset is based on ownership of the Renewable Generating Facility or on a Contract for the RECs from the Renewable facility.
- Fill out the information on the New Asset Registration page and select “Next”.
- Continue to fill out the information on the second and third page of the Asset Registration screen and press “Submit”.
- The Registry Administrator will then be notified of the New Asset Registration.
- At any time during this process you can save the form and return to complete it at a later time if you do not have all the required information.
STEP 3 - Asset Review
The Registry Administrator will review the Asset registration. If the Asset application is complete and approved, an email notification describing account approval will be sent to the Account Holder. At this time an invoice will be issued for any applicable registration and subscription fees. If materials are incomplete or additional information is required, the Administrator will notify the Account Manager.
STEP 4 - Certificate Issuance
Certificates can be issued as often as once a month if the metering data has been communicated to the Registry. Metering data must come from a Qualified Reporting Entity unless the Generating Unit is less than 1 MW in capacity in which case it can be Self-reporting. An invoice will be issued for each month where certificates are issued.