VM0008 Weatherization of Single-Family and Multi-Family Buildings
VM0008 is a household & community methodology used by 10 projects on Verra. Registry records show 430,893 tonnes issued and 15.3% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
10
Countries
3
Credits issued
430,893 t
Credits retired
66,104 t
Retired share of issued
15.3%
Projects yet to issue
60%
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
- United States 6 projects
- United Kingdom 3 projects
- China 1 project
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 102,240 |
| 2022 | 188,146 |
| 2021 | 132,503 |
| 2014 | 996 |
| 2011 | 7,008 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using VM0008
10 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Improving Energy Efficiency in Homes Through Smart Thermostat Optimization
Verra · United States · Energy Efficiency
390.7K
issued tCO₂e
HOUSING DECARBONISATION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Verra · United Kingdom · Energy Efficiency
32.2K
issued tCO₂e
Weatherization of Low-Income Dwellings in Maine
Verra · United States · Energy Efficiency
7.0K
issued tCO₂e
Weatherization Of Single Family and Multi-Family Homes in Virginia
Verra · United States · Energy Efficiency
996
issued tCO₂e
Decarbonisation of UK Homes
Verra · United Kingdom · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Energy Efficiency Retrofits in UK Dwellings
Verra · United Kingdom · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Guizhou Tianzhiyuan E-waste recycling and treatment project
Verra · China · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
NATIONAL CARBON TRADING PROJECT FOR WEATHERIZATION OF LOW-INCOME DWELLINGS
Verra · United States · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Taurus Energy Efficiency Consortium
Verra · United States · Energy Efficiency
Not yet issued
Weatherization of single and multi-family dwellings in Virginia
Verra · United States · 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 VM0008
How many projects use VM0008?
10 projects, in 3 countries, as of June 2026.
Is VM0008 approved by the ICVCM?
No ICVCM decision on this methodology yet.
How much of the credits issued under VM0008 have been retired?
15.3%, or 66,104 of 430,893 tonnes.