prBAS EN 16325:2026

This European Standard specifies requirements for Guarantees of Origin of electricity from all energy sources and of gaseous hydrocarbons, Hydrogen, and heating & cooling. This standard will establish the relevant terminology and definitions, requirements for registration, issuing, transferring and cancellation in line with the RED and Cogeneration. This standard will specify how to create accounts and associated ownership rights. This standard will also cover measuring methods and auditing procedures. These Guarantees of Origin may be traded and/or used for Disclosure/Labelling. This standard is suitable for certification purposes. This standard will specify the requirements on the issuing bodies and on the auditing bodies.