REC & SREC Monetization
We handle registry registration (WREGIS, GATS, M-RETS), aggregator setup, monthly production reporting, and strategic market execution to maximize the price of every certificate.
$15K – $75Ktypical annual revenue
Every megawatt-hour your system produces earns a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) — a tradable asset most owners never cash in. Ridgemont Energy Capital turns your RECs into real, recurring revenue, with institutional rigor and zero upfront cost.
We manage every step — registry registration, aggregation, reporting, and market execution — so owners capture full value without the operational burden.
We handle registry registration (WREGIS, GATS, M-RETS), aggregator setup, monthly production reporting, and strategic market execution to maximize the price of every certificate.
$15K – $75Ktypical annual revenueUnder IRC §6418, we facilitate the sale of your 30% federal Investment Tax Credit to qualified buyers — converting a tax position into immediate, bankable cash.
$300K – $800Kone-time, per transactionWe help agricultural and rural businesses secure Rural Energy for America Program grants — covering up to 50% of project costs, capped at $1M — from eligibility through award.
Up to 50%of project cost, capped at $1MFor 500kW+ systems, we connect owners directly with Fortune 500 buyers — Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft — for long-term offtake contracts at premium, contracted pricing.
Premiumlong-term contracted pricingEstimate annual REC revenue across the Western voluntary markets we serve, based on your state and system size. Figures use representative voluntary REC values by state.
Illustrative estimate only. Actual revenue depends on registry eligibility, contract structure, and live market pricing. We provide a precise figure during your free assessment.
We review your system, location, and eligibility and model your monetization potential — no cost, no obligation.
We register your system with the appropriate tracking registry and handle all aggregator setup and paperwork.
We position your certificates in the right market and structure execution to capture the strongest available pricing.
Your first certificates sell and proceeds are paid out — with ongoing reporting and reinvestment thereafter.
Five years developing commercial solar and managing more than $15M in USDA REAP grants. Leads registry strategy and grant facilitation.
nhammond@ridgemontenergycapital.com →Corporate offtake specialist and primary contact for large-system owners, structuring long-term agreements with Fortune 500 buyers.
bhosman@ridgemontenergycapital.com →Yes. You retain full ownership of your system, the electricity it generates, and your utility connection. RECs and SRECs are a separate, tradable environmental attribute — monetizing them does not affect your power supply or net-metering arrangement.
There is zero upfront cost. We are compensated only when you earn — a 10–15% commission on REC/SREC sales and 2–3% on ITC transfers. If you don't get paid, neither do we.
In most cases, yes. Even a 50kW system can generate meaningful annual REC revenue in a strong state market. The free assessment tells you exactly where you stand before you commit to anything.
Registry registration, aggregation, monthly reporting, and timing the market are specialized, ongoing work. We handle all of it and use aggregated volume and buyer relationships to secure pricing that's difficult for an individual owner to access — typically more than offsetting our commission.
Yes. Every certificate we transact is registry-verified through the official tracking systems (WREGIS, GATS, M-RETS and others) and is valid for compliance and voluntary markets. Buyers receive fully documented, auditable certificates.
Book a free, no-obligation assessment. We'll model your monetization potential and walk you through every option — usually within one business day.