Carbon Credits For Ethanol Cooking
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
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Abstract: This technical guide supports project developers designing carbon credit schemes for ethanol-based clean cooking. It outlines methodologies for quantifying emission reductions from replacing biomass and fossil fuels with ethanol, including standalone projects and Programme of Activities (PoAs). The guide explains financing options (ERPAs), monitoring plans, and validation protocols. A Tanzanian case study illustrates implementation. The document discusses carbon credit eligibility under Article 6, quality assurance, and voluntary market dynamics. It positions ethanol stoves as health-enhancing, deforestation-reducing climate tools and offers frameworks for scale-up. The publication merges technical instructions with policy insights, enabling carbon monetization pathways for clean cooking transitions.