ACM0006 Electricity and heat generation from biomass
ACM0006 is a renewable energy methodology used by 37 projects on Verra, Gold Standard, Cercarbono. Registry records show 7,922,994 tonnes issued and 56.3% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
37
Countries
10
Credits issued
7,922,994 t
Credits retired
4,461,840 t
Retired share of issued
56.3%
Projects yet to issue
29.7%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
- ACM0006 - Electricity and heat generation from biomass - 1.0-16.0
The CCP label is applied to credits by the registry, issuance by issuance. An approved methodology means credits from projects using it can be eligible; it does not mean every credit carries the label.
CORSIA programme relevance
Whether the programmes this methodology is used on are approved by ICAO. Programme level only; unit eligibility depends on dates, authorisation and each programme's exclusions.
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Cercarbono 2024 to 2026: not approved · 2027 to 2029: not approved
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 296,780 |
| 2020 | 227,431 |
| 2019 | 302,146 |
| 2018 | 241,538 |
| 2017 | 701,189 |
| 2016 | 759,109 |
| 2015 | 716,882 |
| 2014 | 609,650 |
| 2013 | 368,329 |
| 2012 | 211,685 |
| 2011 | 487,653 |
| 2010 | 579,864 |
| 2009 | 659,543 |
| 2008 | 414,169 |
| 2007 | 374,185 |
| 2006 | 294,641 |
| 2005 | 162,832 |
| 2004 | 122,354 |
| 2003 | 165,588 |
| 2002 | 149,727 |
| 2001 | 77,699 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using ACM0006
39 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
KSAIL Bagasse Power Project
Verra · Kenya · Fuel Switching
7.5K
issued tCO₂e
Capacity enhancement for export of surplus power to grid at Lakshmipuram, Andhra Pradesh, India
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
7.3K
issued tCO₂e
14.4 MW Bio-Mass based Co-Gen Power Plant project by Oasis group in Haryana
Gold Standard · India · Fuel Switching
Not yet issued
Biomass Cogeneration Plant By SCOUL
Verra · Uganda · Fuel Switching
Not yet issued
Dalmia Chini Mills Jawaharpur Project
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
No issuance recorded
ES Energy Biomass Power Plant
Gold Standard · Thailand · Fuel Switching
No issuance recorded
Ethanol & Sugar Project Suriname
Verra · Suriname · Fuel Switching
Not yet issued
GEAAI Biomass Power Plant (Myanmar)
Gold Standard · Myanmar · Fuel Switching
Not yet issued
Jilin TongHua Biomass Power Project
Verra · China · Fuel Switching
No issuance recorded
KM RE project
Gold Standard · India · Fuel Switching
Not yet issued
KVSSSKL Co-generation Power Plant at Satara District, Maharashtra
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
Not yet issued
Shaanxi Chengcheng Biomass Power Project
Verra · China · Fuel Switching
No issuance recorded
UGASTOVE CPA No1
Gold Standard · Uganda · Fuel Switching
Not yet issued
“20 MW biomass based cogeneration project” at Nelavoy Village, Andhra Pradesh, India
Verra · India · Fuel Switching
No issuance recorded
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- AMS-I.C. Thermal energy production with or without electricity 205 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
Questions about ACM0006
How many projects use ACM0006?
37 projects, in 10 countries, as of June 2026.
Is ACM0006 approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
How much of the credits issued under ACM0006 have been retired?
56.3%, or 4,461,840 of 7,922,994 tonnes.