Verra updates coal plant retirement methodology after public consultation

Verra has released updated versions of its VM0052 methodology for accelerated coal plant retirement and two associated modules, VM0060 and VMD0061, following a public consultation held from March 27 to April 26, 2026. The revisions to VM0052, v1.1 strengthen safeguards for grid stability and ratepayers, clarify renewable electricity pairing, and refine project timelines and emissions accounting. VMD0060, v1.1 streamlines baseline and additionality assessments, while VMD0061, v1.1 enhances protections for stakeholders affected by coal plant retirements. VM0052, v1.0 will be inactivated on December 1, 2027, with projects using it required to update to an active version at their next crediting period renewal.

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