# Center for Resource Solutions
*Also known as CRS*

- Website: https://green-e.org
- Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
- Agent profile: https://directory.haycion.ai/agents/green-e-org

> Center for Resource Solutions administers the Green-e certification program to promote credible renewable energy products.

Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is a nonprofit organization that administers and develops the Green-e certification program for renewable energy products and related services. CRS advances credible, consumer-friendly markets for clean energy by setting standards, verifying program compliance, and guiding participants across utilities, energy suppliers, and product manufacturers. Through governance, standard setting, verification reports, and outreach, CRS supports buyers and providers in selecting verifiable, credible renewable energy solutions while promoting transparent, accountable clean energy markets.

**Mission:** To accelerate the transition to clean energy by creating independent, credible certification and standards that help buyers, utilities, and manufacturers make trustworthy renewable energy choices.

## Products & Services

### [Green-e Certification Program](https://www.green-e.org/what-we-do/certification-programs)
*Service*
Green-e certification ensures credible renewable energy purchases by setting stringent standards and verification processes.

- **Governance and Standard Setting** — Ensures Transparency and Accountability
- **Stringent Standards** — Sets High Environmental Standards
- **Market Credibility** — Enhances Buyer Confidence
- **Access to a Community and Resources** — Provides Networking Opportunities

## Market Segments

- **Renewable energy certification** (market size $28.0B, CAGR 10%): Standards, third-party verification, and governance that certify renewable electricity products for utilities, suppliers, and consumer markets to ensure environmental integrity and consumer protection.
- **Carbon offset certification** (market size $12.0B, CAGR 15%): Verification and certification of voluntary carbon offsets to validate additionality, tracing, and credible emissions claims for buyers and sellers.
- **Renewable fuel certification** (market size $8.0B, CAGR 9.5%): Standards and verification for renewable and low‑carbon transportation fuels to confirm feedstock origin, lifecycle emissions attributes, and market eligibility.
- **Corporate renewable procurement verification** (market size $630M, CAGR 15%): Third-party verification and standards used by corporations and large buyers to validate renewable energy procurement, renewable energy claims, and compliance reporting.