--- title: "How GREC Registration Works — From Assessment to Payment" description: "The 5-step GREC process: eligibility assessment, documentation, state certification, PJM-GATS enrollment, and market sale — handled for you." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": [ "Organization", "LocalBusiness" ], "@id": "https://geothermalrec.com/#organization", "name": "Emergent Energy Solutions", "url": "https://geothermalrec.com", "logo": "https://geothermalrec.com/logo.png", "description": "National geothermal REC aggregator and brokerage. 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Most residential and commercial geothermal heat pumps installed after program eligibility dates qualify." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "position": 2, "name": "Documentation Collection", "text": "We collect your system specs, installation invoice, Manual J load calculation, ENERGY STAR certification, and proof of installer credentials." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "position": 3, "name": "State Certification and PJM-GATS Registration", "text": "We submit your system for state certification (Maryland PSC, Virginia SCC, or relevant state authority) and register with PJM-GATS or NEPOOL-GIS. This process typically takes 4–8 weeks." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "position": 4, "name": "Monthly GREC Issuance", "text": "After registration is approved, GRECs are issued monthly into your account based on your system's measured or calculated thermal output." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "position": 5, "name": "Market Sale and Payment", "text": "Emergent Energy aggregates your GRECs and executes market sales to utilities. You receive payment net of our aggregation fee — typically within 30–45 days of sale. No upfront fees, ever." } ] } ] --- [sales@emergentenergy.us](mailto:sales@emergentenergy.us) [215-645-7141](tel:2156457141) West Chester, PA [![Emergent Energy Solutions](https://www.pasrecs.com/assets/emergent-logo-dark-BEceeyq5.png)](/) [How It Works](/how-it-works)[States](/states)[Maryland](/maryland)[Virginia](/virginia)[For Installers](/for-installers)[Blog](/blog)[FAQ](/faq)[Get Evaluation](/evaluate) 1. [Home](/) 2. / How It Works # How GREC Registration Works — From Assessment to Payment We handle everything — you get paid. ## The 5-Step Registration Process 1 ### Eligibility assessment We review your system's installation date, location, capacity, and fuel type replaced to confirm GREC eligibility. Most residential and commercial geothermal heat pumps installed after program eligibility dates qualify. This assessment is free with no obligation. Use our [GREC revenue calculator](/calculator) to get a preliminary estimate before you start. 2 ### Documentation collection We collect your system specs, installation invoice, Manual J load calculation (required in some states), ENERGY STAR certification, and proof of installer credentials. We guide you through exactly what's needed for your state — no guesswork. 3 ### State certification and PJM-GATS registration We submit your system for state certification (Maryland PSC, Virginia SCC, or relevant state authority) and register with PJM-GATS or NEPOOL-GIS. This process typically takes 4–8 weeks depending on the state and current processing queue. 4 ### Monthly GREC issuance After registration is approved, GRECs are issued monthly into your account based on your system's measured or calculated thermal output. The number of credits is determined by system capacity, efficiency rating, and fuel type displaced. 5 ### Market sale and payment Emergent Energy aggregates your GRECs with our full portfolio and executes market sales to utilities meeting their RPS obligations. You receive payment net of our aggregation fee — typically within 30–45 days of sale. No upfront fees, ever. ## Expected Timeline Milestone Timeframe Free assessment 1–3 business days Documentation collection 1–2 weeks State certification + GATS registration 4–8 weeks First GREC issuance Following month after approval First payment Within 45 days of first GREC sale Have questions about the process? [See our full FAQ →](/faq) ## Ready to Start? [Start My Free Assessment](/evaluate) ![Emergent Energy Solutions](https://www.pasrecs.com/assets/emergent-logo-dark-BEceeyq5.png) National geothermal REC aggregator and brokerage service. Registration, tracking, and market sale — at no upfront cost. 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