AM0046 Distribution of efficient light bulbs to households
AM0046 is a household & community methodology used by 1 project on Verra. Registry records show 67,204 tonnes issued and 54.7% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
1
Countries
1
Credits issued
67,204 t
Credits retired
36,761 t
Retired share of issued
54.7%
Projects yet to issue
0%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
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
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 35,513 |
| 2006 | 31,691 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AM0046
1 project page in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- VM0050 Energy Efficiency and Fuel-Switch Measures in Cookstoves 24 projects · CCP-Approved
- VMR0006 Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications 230 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- AMS-II.G. Energy efficiency measures in thermal applications of non-renewable biomass 352 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
- AMS-I.E. Switch from non-renewable biomass for thermal applications by the user 123 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
- AMS-I.A. Electricity generation by the user 50 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
Questions about AM0046
How many projects use AM0046?
1 project, in 1 country, as of June 2026.
Is AM0046 approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AM0046 have been retired?
54.7%, or 36,761 of 67,204 tonnes.