AMS-I.B. Mechanical energy for the user with or without electrical energy
AMS-I.B. is a agriculture methodology used by 20 projects on Gold Standard, Verra. Registry records show 511,882 tonnes issued and 91.8% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
20
Countries
4
Credits issued
511,882 t
Credits retired
469,935 t
Retired share of issued
91.8%
Projects with uncovered reversals
0
Projects yet to issue
55%
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.
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,482 |
| 2023 | 40,570 |
| 2022 | 37,078 |
| 2021 | 21,779 |
| 2020 | 7,082 |
| 2019 | 2,585 |
| 2018 | 756 |
| 2017 | 2,046 |
| 2013 | 102,022 |
| 2012 | 102,520 |
| 2011 | 48,943 |
| 2010 | 19,026 |
| 2009 | 35,495 |
| 2008 | 36,475 |
| 2007 | 26,237 |
| 2006 | 17,578 |
| 2005 | 8,208 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-I.B.
20 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Promotion of Low cost Irrigation Device in Eastern States of India
Verra · India · Renewable Energy
247.7K
issued tCO₂e
Solar Water Pump Project in Kenya
Verra · Kenya · Renewable Energy
93.8K
issued tCO₂e
GS1309 Low cost irrigation devices programme in India-VPA 01
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
27.9K
issued tCO₂e
GS1309 Low cost irrigation devices programme in India-VPA 02
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
25.2K
issued tCO₂e
GS1309 Low cost irrigation devices programme in India-VPA 05
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
25.2K
issued tCO₂e
GS1309 Low cost irrigation devices programme in India-VPA 04
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
25.0K
issued tCO₂e
GS1309 Low cost irrigation devices programme in India-VPA 03
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
24.9K
issued tCO₂e
Solar Water Pumps for salt farmers of Kutch
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
21.6K
issued tCO₂e
GS1309 Low cost irrigation devices programme in India-VPA 06
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
20.6K
issued tCO₂e
GS1309 Low cost irrigation devices programme in India-VPA 07
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
No issuance recorded
GS1309 Low cost irrigation devices programme in India-VPA 08
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
No issuance recorded
GS13163 PoA Solar water pump project in Uganda by SunCulture
Gold Standard · Uganda · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
GS13163 VPA-1 Solar water pump project in Uganda by SunCulture
Gold Standard · Uganda · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Installation Of Solar Milling Plants for Household In Zambia, Project- 1
Verra · Zambia · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Installation Of Solar Milling Plants for Household In Zambia, Project- 2
Verra · Zambia · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Installation of Solar Water Pump
Verra · India · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Low cost irrigation devices programme in India
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
No issuance recorded
Metafin-Off Grid Solar Milling Plants for Household Programme
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
SMG Solar Water Pump - Program 01
Verra · India · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Solar Powered Irrigation Services by Claro Energy, India
Verra · India · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- CAR U.S. Soil Enrichment Protocol 4 projects · CCP-Approved
- ARB Compliance Offset Protocol: Capturing and Destroying Methane from Manure Management Systems 72 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0041 Methodology for the Reduction of Enteric Methane Emissions from Ruminants through the Use of Feed Ingredients 28 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- CAR Mexico Livestock Protocol 3 projects · Under assessment, no decision published
- VM0042 Methodology for Improved Agricultural Land Management 228 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
- VM0051 Improved Management in Rice Production Systems 9 projects · Withdrawn from assessment
Questions about AMS-I.B.
How many projects use AMS-I.B.?
20 projects, in 4 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-I.B. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-I.B. have been retired?
91.8%, or 469,935 of 511,882 tonnes.