BERDO Regulations Changed for Renewable Energy Certificate Requirements
May 18, 2026
The Air Pollution Control Commission adopted updated BERDO Regulations last week related to MA Class I Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) requirements. Building owners can now use MA Class I RECs generated six months after an emissions compliance year which will allow them to be a viable compliance option for BERDO reporting.
For 2025 emissions compliance, MA Class I RECs generated between January 2024 - June 2026 can now be bought to meet a building owner’s 2025 emissions standard. These can be purchased through the City of Boston’s MA Class I REC Connector Program run by Green Energy Consumer Alliance. or independently through REC brokers. The new deadline to purchase RECs for 2025 emissions compliance through the MA Class I REC program is October 31, 2026. For more information visit: boston.gov/berdo-recs
In addition, A Better City has been working with some member entities that have BERDO approved virtual Power Purchase Agreements (vPPAs) to understand if they have excess RECs available for purchase for compliance in 2025 and future years. Please reach out to Yve Torrie if you are interested in market rate RECs for BERDO compliance through BERDO-approved vPPAs.
