Source: Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard Program (PennAEPS), 2024–25 compliance year.
See how much revenue your energy efficiency project could generate through Pennsylvania's Tier II REC market.
Annual Savings
263 MWh
Annual REC Revenue
$6k
Lifetime Revenue
$58k
REC Price Used
$22/MWh
Estimates are based on industry averages. Actual savings depend on project specifics.
Our Services
Transform your energy efficiency investments into revenue through Pennsylvania's Tier II REC market.
We evaluate your energy efficiency projects and submit them as PA Tier II generation assets for REC creation and registration.
As a generation asset aggregator, we bundle multiple completed projects across the PJM territory to maximize REC production.
We clear RECs through RFPs and competitive markets, generating monetary incentives for asset owners from the sale of credits.
We handle submission of utility rebates through PPL, First Energy, and PECO for renovation and energy efficiency upgrades.
How It Works
Our streamlined 4-step process takes your completed energy efficiency projects and converts them into monetized RECs.
Share relevant project details through our submission form. Upload utility rebate documents if available.
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Emergent reviews your submission, verifies documentation meets requirements, and estimates REC production for the system's life.
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We submit the project for REC creation, registration, and prepare for liquidation to qualified purchasers.
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RECs are cleared through RFPs, generating monetary incentives. Revenue is shared between asset owner and Emergent.
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See how Pennsylvania building owners are turning completed energy efficiency projects into recurring REC revenue.
200+
Projects Registered
$4.2M+
REC Revenue Generated
98%
Approval Rate
45 Days
Avg. Time to First Credit
LED Retrofit
Philadelphia, PA
150,000 sq ft Commercial Office
Annual Savings
525 MWh/yr
Annual RECs
$11,550/yr
Lifetime REC Revenue
$115,500
ROI achieved in under 6 months from REC revenue alone
HVAC + VFD Upgrade
Lehigh Valley, PA
220,000 sq ft Distribution Center
Annual Savings
840 MWh/yr
Annual RECs
$18,480/yr
Lifetime REC Revenue
$184,800
REC revenue covered 40% of total project cost
Geothermal System
Lancaster, PA
85,000 sq ft Manufacturing Facility
Annual Savings
425 MWh/yr
Annual RECs
$9,350/yr
Lifetime REC Revenue
$140,250
15-year measure life maximized lifetime credit generation
Eligible Projects
Completed energy efficiency projects in Pennsylvania from the past 10 years — ideally with utility rebate documentation from PPL, First Energy, or PECO.
HID, Fluorescent to LED upgrades
Compressors, sequencing, leak management
System replacements & automation
Upgrades and replacements
Building renovations with rebate data
Renewable energy systems
Variable frequency drives
Central BAS & sequencing changes
Industrial process optimization
Recovered biogas systems
Renewable gas fuel cells
Biomass-fired electric generation
Market Data · 2025 PUC AEPS Report
Total AEPS compliance costs hit $702 million in 2025. Tier II prices reached $26.92/MWh with the PUC projecting a supply shortfall beginning in 2028.
$702M
Total Compliance Cost
2024/25 reporting year
$26.92
Tier II Avg Price
per MWh · up 1,300% since 2020
25.0M
Credits Retired
across Solar, Tier I & Tier II
2028
Supply Shortfall
PUC projected Tier II deficit
2008–2025 · $/MWh weighted average
Recent compliance years · Weighted avg $/MWh
2020–2025 · $ Millions by tier
Energy efficiency is only 0.5% of supply
The 2025 PUC AEPS Report projects a likely shortfall in Tier II credit supply beginning in 2028 as waste coal facilities — currently 50.5% of supply — continue to retire. With the 10% compliance obligation requiring 13.6M+ credits annually and 100% sourced from Pennsylvania, prices could approach the $45 ACP cap. Energy efficiency projects represent just 0.5% of current supply, signaling massive untapped opportunity for building owners to register qualifying projects now.
Act 114's in-state requirement, retiring waste coal generators, and a 10% compliance obligation have driven Tier II prices from $0.10/MWh in 2016 to $26.92 in 2025 — a 26,000%+ increase. Total Tier II compliance costs surged from $3.6M in 2020 to $367.6M in 2025. As prices approach the $45 ACP cap, now is the optimal time to register and monetize your energy efficiency projects.
Source: PA PUC 2025 AEPS Annual Report · Compliance year ending May 31, 2025
Insights & Resources
Expert analysis on Pennsylvania's energy efficiency credit market, regulatory updates, and strategies to maximize your REC revenue.
A West Chester, PA manufacturing facility eliminated 2.5M kWh of annual waste, captured $210K in PECO incentives, and unlocked $50K+/year in Tier II REC revenue — from a single compressed air upgrade.
Read case study35 articles — updated regularly
A practical guide for Pennsylvania EGSs on calculating and meeting annual Tier II AEC obligations under the AEPS — including procurement options and ACP risk management.
Pennsylvania building owners can often stack utility rebates and Tier II AECs from the same energy efficiency project. Here's how both programs work, what each pays, and why most projects qualify for both.
An analysis of Pennsylvania's Tier II Alternative Energy Credit market in 2025 — pricing trends, supply dynamics, compliance obligations, and what generators and EGSs should expect.
Ready to monetize your energy efficiency project? This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire PA Tier II REC application process — from gathering documentation to receiving your first credit revenue.
LED lighting retrofits are the most common qualifying project for PA Tier II RECs. See real revenue projections based on facility size, fixture count, and operating hours.
HVAC system upgrades — from rooftop units to chillers to heat pumps — generate significant PA Tier II REC revenue. Learn which equipment qualifies and how much your upgrade could earn.
Did you complete an energy efficiency project in the last 10 years? You could still register it for PA Tier II RECs and capture years of unclaimed credit revenue. Here's how.
Many building owners assume they have to choose between utility rebates and RECs. Wrong — they're completely separate programs, and you should pursue both. Here's how to maximize your return.
Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard creates a unique opportunity for commercial building owners. Learn how Tier II Renewable Energy Credits turn past energy efficiency investments into ongoing income streams.
Get Started
Complete this form for a no-obligation assessment of your project's REC potential. We respond within 2 business days. for PA Tier II RECs.
No upfront fees. No retainers. Just results.
We review your project documentation and estimate REC production.
Our compensation is a percentage of the REC revenue generated. You receive the majority of proceeds.
If your project doesn't generate RECs, you owe us nothing. Our incentives are fully aligned with yours.