AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.E. Thermal energy production with or without electricity; Avoidance of methane production from decay of biomass through controlled combustion, gasification or mechanical/ thermal treatment
AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.E. is a renewable energy methodology used by 3 projects on Verra. Registry records show 149,202 tonnes issued and 67.3% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
3
Countries
2
Credits issued
149,202 t
Credits retired
100,434 t
Retired share of issued
67.3%
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) |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 36,072 |
| 2013 | 14,288 |
| 2012 | 30,504 |
| 2011 | 12,969 |
| 2010 | 17,490 |
| 2009 | 11,866 |
| 2008 | 10,753 |
| 2007 | 8,871 |
| 2006 | 6,389 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.E.
3 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Luara Ceramic Fuel Switching Project
Verra · Brazil · Fuel Switching
92.8K
issued tCO₂e
Cai Be Rice Husk Thermal Energy Generation Project
Verra · Vietnam · Fuel Switching
41.1K
issued tCO₂e
Rice Husk Based Thermal Energy Generation Project at Thot Not
Verra · Vietnam · Fuel Switching
15.3K
issued tCO₂e
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
- ACM0002 Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources 1,190 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
- AMS-I.D. Grid connected renewable electricity generation 624 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
- ACM0006 Electricity and heat generation from biomass 37 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
- AM0072 Fossil fuel displacement by geothermal resources for space heating 12 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
- AMS-I.L. Electrification of rural communities using renewable energy 11 projects · Does not meet the Core Carbon Principles
Questions about AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.E.
How many projects use AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.E.?
3 projects, in 2 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.E. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-I.C. + AMS-III.E. have been retired?
67.3%, or 100,434 of 149,202 tonnes.