AM0072 Fossil fuel displacement by geothermal resources for space heating
AM0072 is a renewable energy methodology used by 12 projects on Verra, Gold Standard. Registry records show 5,487,662 tonnes issued and 50.6% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
12
Countries
1
Credits issued
5,487,662 t
Credits retired
2,776,407 t
Retired share of issued
50.6%
Projects yet to issue
33.3%
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.
- AM0072 - Fossil Fuel Displacement by Geothermal Resources for Space Heating - 1.0-3.0
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
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 551,154 |
| 2023 | 956,077 |
| 2022 | 1,678,319 |
| 2021 | 1,806,351 |
| 2020 | 495,761 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AM0072
12 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Fajina Geothermal Based Space Heating System
Gold Standard · China · Renewable Energy
1.5M
issued tCO₂e
Changdao Geothermal Central Heating System
Gold Standard · China · Renewable Energy
1.4M
issued tCO₂e
Luohe Geothermal Based Space Heating System
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
996.8K
issued tCO₂e
Ruijing Geothermal Based Space Heating System
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
867.3K
issued tCO₂e
Taishan Geothermal Central Heating System
Gold Standard · China · Renewable Energy
557.6K
issued tCO₂e
Lankao Geothermal Based Space Heating System
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
67.6K
issued tCO₂e
Wu Cheng Geothermal Based Space Heating System
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
59.5K
issued tCO₂e
Jinquan Geothermal Based Space Heating System
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
14.3K
issued tCO₂e
Central Area of Sanmenxia City Geothermal Based Space Heating System
Gold Standard · China · Renewable Energy
No issuance recorded
Fengxi Geothermal Space Heating Project in Xi’an city, Shaanxi Province
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Hailifeng Shandong Geothermal Central Heating System
Gold Standard · China · Renewable Energy
No issuance recorded
Shanghe Geothermal Space Heating Project
Verra · China · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
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 AM0072
How many projects use AM0072?
12 projects, in 1 country, as of June 2026.
Is AM0072 approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
How much of the credits issued under AM0072 have been retired?
50.6%, or 2,776,407 of 5,487,662 tonnes.