AMS-II.E. Energy efficiency and fuel switching measures for buildings
AMS-II.E. is a household & community methodology used by 14 projects on Gold Standard, Verra. Registry records show 25,428 tonnes issued and 48.4% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
14
Countries
4
Credits issued
25,428 t
Credits retired
12,307 t
Retired share of issued
48.4%
Projects yet to issue
71.4%
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.
- Gold Standard 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
- Verra 2024 to 2026: approved · 2027 to 2029: approved
Where it is used
- Mongolia 6 projects
- India 4 projects
- China 2 projects
- United States 2 projects
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,604 |
| 2018 | 2,200 |
| 2013 | 10,091 |
| 2012 | 11,142 |
| 2011 | 391 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using AMS-II.E.
14 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Energy Efficiency measures in DMRC Phase II stations
Gold Standard · India · Energy Efficiency
12.2K
issued tCO₂e
MicroEnergy Credits XacBank Microfinance for Home Insulation
Gold Standard · Mongolia · Energy Efficiency
8.7K
issued tCO₂e
Energy Efficiency measures in DMRC - Phase III elevated stations
Gold Standard · India · Energy Efficiency
3.8K
issued tCO₂e
MicroEnergy Credits - Mongolia - Microfinance for Clean Energy Product Lines VER Project - VPA No. 006: XacBank LLC
Gold Standard · Mongolia · Energy Efficiency
726
issued tCO₂e
Auchan China PEMS Retrofit Energy Efficiency Project
Gold Standard · China · Energy Efficiency
No issuance recorded
Energy Efficiency Measures Across Commercial Buildings in India by SJPL 001
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Energy Efficiency Measures at Gera Commerzone Building No. 5 of KRC Infrastructure & Projects Pvt. Ltd. Kharadi Pune
Gold Standard · India · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Energy Efficiency Project by Aquila Technologies, Inc
Verra · United States · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Greening by Insulating for low income housing in NY - VPA 01
Gold Standard · United States · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
MicroEnergy Credits - Microfinance for Clean Energy Product Lines - Mongolia
Gold Standard · Mongolia · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
MicroEnergy Credits - Microfinance for Clean Energy Product Lines - Mongolia - CPA No.001: XacBank LLC
Gold Standard · Mongolia · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
MicroEnergy Credits - Mongolia - Microfinance for Clean Energy Product Lines VER Project - VPA No. 007: XacBank LLC
Gold Standard · Mongolia · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
MicroEnergy Credits - Mongolia - Microfinance for Clean Energy Product Lines VER Project - VPA No. 008: XacBank LLC
Gold Standard · Mongolia · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Nanjing Landsea Green Center Building Energy Efficiency Project
Verra · China · 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.E.
How many projects use AMS-II.E.?
14 projects, in 4 countries, as of June 2026.
Is AMS-II.E. approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under AMS-II.E. have been retired?
48.4%, or 12,307 of 25,428 tonnes.