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.
SMG - LED Light Program 1
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Shine I - Distribution of LED Lightbulbs in East India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Shine I - Distribution of LED Lightbulbs in North India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Shine I - Distribution of LED Lightbulbs in North-East India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Shine I - Distribution of LED Lightbulbs in South India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Small Scale LED Lighting Grouped Project in South Africa
Verra · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Stealth Energy Efficient Lighting Project
Verra · South Africa · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
The Korea Energy Foundation (KEF) old refrigerator replacement for lowincome
Verra · South Korea · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
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.