RenewablePLUS

RenewablePLUS is a green electricity label developed by Bischoff & Ditze Energy, a German provider specializing in Guarantees of Origin (GoOs). The label is designed for energy buyers and suppliers in Germany who want to demonstrate that their electricity comes from renewable sources and that their purchase actively supports new or expanded renewable energy production. What sets RenewablePLUS apart from a standard GoO is a mandatory investment commitment: the plant operators whose GoOs are sold under this label must reinvest in new renewable facilities, expand existing ones, or fund qualifying environmental measures tied to renewable energy.

The label also incorporates a climate neutrality component, meaning that greenhouse gas emissions associated with the electricity's generation — including construction and operational emissions — are offset through certified emission reduction credits. This is handled in alignment with the EcoPLUS quality standard. RenewablePLUS can additionally be structured to meet the requirements of well-known international frameworks such as EKOenergy, Green-e, and LEED, making it relevant for organizations pursuing broader sustainability certifications.

RenewablePLUS is independently audited and certified by TÜV Rheinland GmbH, a recognized third-party auditor, which provides verification of the label's claims. It is listed on platforms such as Check24 in Germany, and is suited for companies looking to substantiate green electricity claims with an independently verified, investment-backed standard rather than a basic certificate of origin.