AMS-I.E. + AMS-III.AV. Switch from non-renewable biomass for thermal applications by the user; Low greenhouse gas emitting safe drinking water production systems
AMS-I.E. + AMS-III.AV. is a household & community methodology used by 5 projects on Verra. Registry records show 4,822,053 tonnes issued and 5.6% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
5
Countries
5
Credits issued
4,822,053 t
Credits retired
271,554 t
Retired share of issued
5.6%
Projects yet to issue
40%
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
Where it is used
- Vietnam 1 project
- Cambodia 1 project
- Madagascar 1 project
- Laos 1 project
- South Africa 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 290,535 |
| 2024 | 2,187,495 |
| 2023 | 1,472,022 |
| 2022 | 872,001 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-I.E. + AMS-III.AV.
5 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Grouped projects for Mekong River Delta Water Purifier
Verra · Vietnam · Renewable Energy
4.2M
issued tCO₂e
Grouped Projects For Cambodia Water Purifier
Verra · Cambodia · Renewable Energy
625.9K
issued tCO₂e
Mila Rano - Safe water access for Madagascar
Verra · Madagascar · Renewable Energy
4.8K
issued tCO₂e
Global Safe Drinking Water for Schools in Lao
Verra · Laos · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Thirst for Life: A Clean Water Initiative
Verra · South Africa · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
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- VMR0006 Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications 230 projects · Withdrawn from assessment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 AMS-I.E. + AMS-III.AV.
How many projects use AMS-I.E. + AMS-III.AV.?
5 projects, in 5 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-I.E. + AMS-III.AV. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-I.E. + AMS-III.AV. have been retired?
5.6%, or 271,554 of 4,822,053 tonnes.