AMS-II.C. Demand-side energy efficiency activities for specific technologies
AMS-II.C. is a household & community methodology used by 33 projects on Verra, Gold Standard. Registry records show 3,348,369 tonnes issued and 28.4% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
33
Countries
6
Credits issued
3,348,369 t
Credits retired
952,532 t
Retired share of issued
28.4%
Projects yet to issue
51.5%
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
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Where it is used
- India 22 projects
- South Africa 5 projects
- Singapore 3 projects
- Vietnam 1 project
- Qatar 1 project
- South Korea 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 127,271 |
| 2023 | 294,846 |
| 2022 | 1,580,977 |
| 2021 | 938,648 |
| 2020 | 28,844 |
| 2019 | 50,907 |
| 2018 | 54,620 |
| 2017 | 48,763 |
| 2016 | 36,190 |
| 2015 | 30,492 |
| 2014 | 31,126 |
| 2013 | 43,777 |
| 2012 | 38,409 |
| 2011 | 9,771 |
| 2010 | 9,573 |
| 2009 | 15,763 |
| 2008 | 8,392 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-II.C.
33 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
SHINE - Distribution of LED Lightbulbs in India-3
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
982.6K
issued tCO₂e
SHINE - Distribution of LED lightbulbs in India-6
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
538.1K
issued tCO₂e
SHINE - Distribution of LED lightbulbs in India-2
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
400.9K
issued tCO₂e
SHINE - Distribution of LED lightbulbs in India-5
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
391.9K
issued tCO₂e
Grouped Projects For Vietnam Energy Efficiency Program
Verra · Vietnam · Energy Efficiency
382.3K
issued tCO₂e
Saving the Planet, one stew at a time
Verra · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
219.0K
issued tCO₂e
Orb Energy Solar Program in India - VPA03
Gold Standard · India · Energy Efficiency
118.0K
issued tCO₂e
Replacement of ICLs with LED lamps in Gujarat, India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
94.8K
issued tCO₂e
Replacement of existing luminaires with LED lighting luminaires in several buildings across 12 Town Councils in Singapore
Verra · Singapore · Energy Efficiency
58.8K
issued tCO₂e
MicroEnergy Credits - Microfinance for Efficient Lighting Product Lines - India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
48.4K
issued tCO₂e
SHINE - Distribution of LED lightbulbs in India-7
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
40.1K
issued tCO₂e
GHG Mitigation by Energy Efficiency Improvement as a result of replacement of Base Transceiver Station electronics in Telecom Towers
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
30.0K
issued tCO₂e
Highveld Air Quality - Maluti East
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
13.8K
issued tCO₂e
Replacement of existing luminaires with LED lightings in common areas of residential buildings
Verra · Singapore · Energy Efficiency
13.4K
issued tCO₂e
Energy efficiency measures in cooling systems at New Tech Park, 151 Lorong Chuan, Singapore
Verra · Singapore · Energy Efficiency
13.0K
issued tCO₂e
Maluti Air Quality Project - South
Gold Standard · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
3.1K
issued tCO₂e
Distribution of LED Lamps for replacing ICLs in India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Gewan District Cooling Plant
Verra · Qatar · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
LED distribution project by EKI Energy Services Limited
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Reduction of GHG emission by energy efficient led lights installation in Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Replacement of ICLs by LED lamps in India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Replacement of ICLs by LED lamps in India - Project 2
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
SHINE - Distribution of LED lightbulbs in India-1
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
SHINE - Distribution of LED lightbulbs in India-8
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
SHINE - Distribution of LED Lightbulbs in India-4
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
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-II.C.
How many projects use AMS-II.C.?
33 projects, in 6 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-II.C. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-II.C. have been retired?
28.4%, or 952,532 of 3,348,369 tonnes.