VMR0006 Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications
VMR0006 is a household & community methodology used by 230 projects on Verra. Registry records show 53,353,430 tonnes issued and 42.6% of them retired.
Key figures
Projects
230
Countries
39
Credits issued
53,353,430 t
Credits retired
22,739,423 t
Retired share of issued
42.6%
Projects yet to issue
66.5%
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database, as used by the Methodology Lab · Data as of June 2026
ICVCM status
Methodology withdrawn from ICVCM assessment.
- VMR0006 Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switch Measures in Thermal Applications - 1.2
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
- India 113 projects
- Malawi 11 projects
- Kenya 8 projects
- Uganda 7 projects
- Rwanda 6 projects
- Vietnam 5 projects
- Zambia 5 projects
- Philippines 5 projects
- Madagascar 5 projects
- Tanzania 4 projects
Source: Registry records · Data as of 1 June 2026
Issuance by vintage
| Vintage | Issued (tCO₂e) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,696,061 |
| 2024 | 9,246,080 |
| 2023 | 14,568,346 |
| 2022 | 15,020,533 |
| 2021 | 5,932,159 |
| 2020 | 1,434,280 |
| 2019 | 1,078,595 |
| 2018 | 96,304 |
| 2017 | 61,363 |
| 2016 | 57,939 |
| 2015 | 48,380 |
| 2014 | 32,045 |
| 2013 | 31,698 |
| 2012 | 30,666 |
| 2011 | 18,630 |
| 2010 | 351 |
Source: Berkeley Voluntary Registry Offsets Database · Data as of June 2026
Projects using VMR0006
230 project pages in the CRBN.credit database, largest issuance first.
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 01)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
375.5K
issued tCO₂e
The Core Carbon
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
310.8K
issued tCO₂e
Improved cookstove grouped project in Rwanda
Verra · Rwanda · Energy Efficiency
298.8K
issued tCO₂e
Installation of High Efficient Cook Stoves by Enking International
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
276.0K
issued tCO₂e
Global Cookstove Program (EKI Phase 03)
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
264.0K
issued tCO₂e
Distribution of energy efficient cookstoves in India-2
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
243.1K
issued tCO₂e
CAMBODIA PREY MOAN KHMER IMPROVED COOKSTOVE PROGRAM I
Verra · Cambodia · Energy Efficiency
230.5K
issued tCO₂e
Installation of high efficiency wood burning cookstoves in Thailand
Verra · Thailand · Energy Efficiency
217.1K
issued tCO₂e
Installation of high efficiency wood burning cookstoves in Vietnam
Verra · Vietnam · Energy Efficiency
206.4K
issued tCO₂e
RENEW SAKHI - IMPROVED COOKSTOVES - 01
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
205.8K
issued tCO₂e
Installation of high efficiency wood burning cookstoves in Mozambique
Verra · Mozambique · Energy Efficiency
200.8K
issued tCO₂e
Installation of high efficiency wood burning cookstoves in Zimbabwe - Project 2
Verra · Zimbabwe · Energy Efficiency
197.1K
issued tCO₂e
D.Light's Improved Cooking Project In Uganda
Verra · Uganda · Energy Efficiency
189.4K
issued tCO₂e
D.Light's Improved Cooking Project In Nigeria
Verra · Nigeria · Energy Efficiency
187.2K
issued tCO₂e
D.Light's Improved Cooking Project In Kenya
Verra · Kenya · Energy Efficiency
174.9K
issued tCO₂e
Madagascar Fahatokiana Improved Cookstove Program
Verra · Madagascar · Energy Efficiency
162.1K
issued tCO₂e
Clean Cooking - Cook Stove for Rural India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
148.5K
issued tCO₂e
Changing Lives via Improved Cooking Initiative - India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
140.4K
issued tCO₂e
Installation of high efficiency wood burning cookstoves in Angola - Project 2
Verra · Angola · Energy Efficiency
133.5K
issued tCO₂e
Installation of high efficiency wood burning cookstoves in Tanzania - Project 3
Verra · Tanzania · Energy Efficiency
129.6K
issued tCO₂e
OYU - Clean Cooking in Uganda
Verra · Uganda · Energy Efficiency
119.8K
issued tCO₂e
ICS distribution for Improving life style of Malagasy Community
Verra · Madagascar · Energy Efficiency
118.7K
issued tCO₂e
UPLIFTING OF MALAGASY COMMUNITIES BY DISTRIBUTING EFFICIENT COOKING APPLIANCE
Verra · Madagascar · Energy Efficiency
111.4K
issued tCO₂e
Improved Cookstove Distribution in Kenya by EKI Phase 01
Verra · Kenya · Energy Efficiency
108.4K
issued tCO₂e
Energy Efficient Cook Stove Implementation in India
Verra · India · Energy Efficiency
104.8K
issued tCO₂e
Related methodologies
Same scope, with a more favourable ICVCM decision.
- VM0050 Energy Efficiency and Fuel-Switch Measures in Cookstoves 24 projects · CCP-Approved
Questions about VMR0006
How many projects use VMR0006?
230 projects, in 39 countries, as of June 2026.
Is VMR0006 approved by the ICVCM?
Methodology withdrawn from ICVCM assessment.
How much of the credits issued under VMR0006 have been retired?
42.6%, or 22,739,423 of 53,353,430 tonnes.