On-Site Generation

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Definition

On-Site Generation is electricity generated by a generation facility located where some or all of the energy is used. If the generation facility is owned and operated by the consuming company, it can be called self-generation. On-site generation is a form of distributed energy generation.

References

  • GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance (2015)