What Is Energy Origin Tracking All About?
Energy origin tracking is all about transparency and trust in the energy we use every day. Electricity and gas suppliers can declare their offers as coming from specific sources—like Spanish solar or Danish wind energy—only if they back those claims with reliable energy attribute certificates, such as guarantees of origin. This system empowers consumers to make impactful purchasing choices, knowing exactly where their energy comes from. Behind the scenes, facilitators ensure these claims are transparent and trustworthy, making the whole process reliable and efficient.
Main Benefits of Optimizing Energy Tracking Systems
Optimizing energy tracking systems brings a bunch of key advantages that really matter:
- Trusted interaction between all stakeholders, ensuring transparency
- Efficient management of energy certificate schemes that reduce overhead
- Future-proof design that adapts to the ongoing energy transition
- Clear roles and responsibilities defined for every player in the ecosystem
- International comparability, making local systems understandable worldwide
- Robust verification processes at every stage of certification
Enunda’s Expertise in Energy Certification Systems
Enunda stands out as a centre of expertise in energy origin tracking. The company helps facilitators design and optimize their energy tracking systems to be trusted, efficient, and future-proof. With deep knowledge in energy origin certification, system management, and international relations, Enunda guides systemic evolutions by framing the broader context. Their expertise also covers mission, vision, and strategy development, alongside project design, management, and leadership. This holistic approach ensures that energy tracking systems are not just functional but also aligned with the bigger picture of the clean energy transition.
Vision on Energy Tracking System Design
The vision behind energy tracking system design is simple yet powerful: a transparent tracking instrument is essential for the energy transition. When stakeholders are informed about the origin of energy, they can make choices that actively impact energy sourcing. Transparency means everyone understands the system’s principles, functioning, and boundaries—this is key for building trust. Plus, since many players operate globally, local tracking systems should be comparable internationally. While customization is necessary, the core principles of reliability should be universally clear. And let’s not forget the balance—systems must be robust but not bogged down by unnecessary overhead.
About Enunda and Its Founder
Enunda’s name comes from the Latin words ENergia (Energy) and UNDA (Wave), symbolizing energy that initiates a wave of transformation. The founder, Katrien Verwimp, MSc, MBA, brings a wealth of technical, organizational, regulatory, policy, and business knowledge. She has supported various organizations worldwide, including the Association of Issuing Bodies and the CertifHy project, to enhance transparency in energy origin certification. As a coach trained in systemic transformation, Katrien is passionate about supporting the global clean energy transition, fostering collaboration and empowerment among stakeholders.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – promoting renewable energy transparency
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – enabling informed energy choices
- SDG 13: Climate Action – supporting the transition to low-carbon energy sources
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – fostering international cooperation in energy tracking
Why Trust and Transparency Matter in Energy Tracking
Trust is the foundation of any energy tracking system. Without it, claims about green energy origins lose their meaning. Transparency means every stakeholder knows their role and how the system works, creating a shared understanding and confidence. Verification at every step ensures that the system operates as intended, preventing fraud or misrepresentation. And here’s the thing—trust doesn’t just happen. It’s built through openness, collaboration, and a clear vision. That’s the wave Enunda aims to create: a dynamic, co-creative transformation driven by wisdom and connection.
