AMS-I.L. Electrification of rural communities using renewable energy
AMS-I.L. is a renewable energy methodology used by 11 projects on Verra, Gold Standard, Cercarbono. Registry records show 276,350 tonnes issued and 55% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
11
Countries
6
Credits issued
276,350 t
Credits retired
151,966 t
Retired share of issued
55%
Projects yet to issue
63.6%
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.
- AMS-I.L. - Electrification of rural communities using renewable energy - 1.0-4.0
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
- Cercarbono 2024 to 2026: not approved · 2027 to 2029: not approved
Where it is used
- Madagascar 4 projects
- DR Congo 3 projects
- Cameroon 1 project
- India 1 project
- Colombia 1 project
- Bangladesh 1 project
- Kenya 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,342 |
| 2024 | 33,457 |
| 2023 | 63,971 |
| 2022 | 59,453 |
| 2021 | 43,313 |
| 2020 | 29,823 |
| 2019 | 16,061 |
| 2018 | 8,491 |
| 2017 | 10,531 |
| 2016 | 3,407 |
| 2015 | 1,423 |
| 2014 | 1,423 |
| 2013 | 1,423 |
| 2012 | 1,232 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-I.L.
12 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Matebe Hydroelectric plant
Verra · DR Congo · Renewable Energy
251.5K
issued tCO₂e
Mbakaou Carriere Small Hydro Power Plant
Verra · Cameroon · Renewable Energy
13.9K
issued tCO₂e
Rural Education for Development Society (REDS) Photovoltaic Lighting Project
Gold Standard · India · Renewable Energy
9.9K
issued tCO₂e
Primer Proyecto Agrupado de Helios S.A.S E.S.P para la energización de hogares en Zonas No Interconectadas en Colombia
Cercarbono · Colombia · Renewable Energy
7.3K
issued tCO₂e
Rural electrification program Madagascar
Gold Standard · Madagascar · Renewable Energy
1.1K
issued tCO₂e
GS1302 MicroScale Solar Photovoltaic Programme VPA1
Gold Standard · Bangladesh · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Jiro Kanto rural hydro-electricity in Alaotra-Mangoro
Verra · Madagascar · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Luviro hydro plant
Verra · DR Congo · Renewable Energy
No issuance recorded
Pico Hydro-Electricity Dissemination programme for Rural Electrification
Verra · Madagascar · Renewable Energy
No issuance recorded
Solar Light for Rural Kenya
Verra · Kenya · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Solar Power for Rural Villages in Madagascar
Gold Standard · Madagascar · Renewable Energy
Not yet issued
Talihya Nord I Hydro power rural electrification
Verra · DR Congo · 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 AMS-I.L.
How many projects use AMS-I.L.?
11 projects, in 6 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-I.L. approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology assessed by ICVCM and not approved.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-I.L. have been retired?
55%, or 151,966 of 276,350 tonnes.