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Account Holder Registration Process
The following information will guide you through the steps necessary to create a North American Renewables Registry account. The Registry Administrator is available to assist you throughout the registration process. Please call 201-222-1422 or email naradmin@apx.com.
STEP 1 - Review Registry Operating Documents
You should first review the following registry operating documents:
 Terms of Use
Fee Schedule
Operating Rules
STEP 2 - Online registration
 Visit the application and select the "Register Here" link.
- A pop-up window will appear with a checklist describing the steps required to register for an account.
- Scroll down the page and select the appropriate "Account Type" and click the "Continue Registration" button.
The "Accounts Types" are:
General Account: Users who will participate in the Registry as asset owners, brokers, marketers and traders. This account type provides the full functionality to register renewable assets, have RECs issued in your account, transferred to your account as well as the ability to transfer RECs to other account holders.
Generator Account: Users who will participate in the Registry primarily as asset owners. This account type provides functionality to register renewable assets and transfer RECs to other account holders. A Generator Account cannot accept incoming REC transfers.
Retail Purchaser Account: Users who are buying RECs to retire for their own use. This account type provides functionality to accept REC transfers from other account holders and to register renewable assets. A Retail Purchaser Account cannot transfer RECs to other accounts.
Qualified Reporting Entity: Entities that are qualified to provide data for renewable energy assets registered in the Registry. This type of account cannot hold RECs or register assets.
Program Administrator: Users who represent certification and compliance programs that verify eligibilities related to the specific program. This account type can also be used by certification and compliance programs to verify compliance with certain mandates and policies. This type of account cannot hold RECs or register assets.
STEP 3 - Accept the Terms of Use
Your next step after clicking "Continue Registration" is to read and agree to the Registry Terms of Use:
- Review each section and indicate your acceptance of each section by checking "I Agree" to the left.
- Click the "I Agree" button to accept the Terms of Use.
STEP 4 - Complete Account Application
Upon accepting the Terms of Use, the next screen shows the online New Account Application Form.
- Complete all required fields which are noted by an asterisk (*) and click "Submit".
NOTE: It will be possible for the public to view the Organization Contact information you provide when your account is approved. Mark the account as a Private Account if you prefer that the account name and contact information does not appear in the public reports..
- Upon completion, you will receive an e-mail notification to activate the account.
This activation must occur before the Registry Administrator is notified of your pending account.
STEP 5 - Account Review
The Registry Administrator will review the account application.
- If the account application is complete and approved, an email notification describing account approval will be sent to the designated Account Manager E-mail address provided in the New Account Application form.
- If materials are incomplete or additional information is required, the Administrator will notify the Account Manager.
Approved accounts may begin using all functions of the system available to their User Type.
NOTE: Accounts registered prior to the full launch of the North American Renewable Registry will be approved on June 1, 2009 upon Registry launch.
STEP 6 - Billing
- Applicable Account Subscription and Registration Fees will be billed when the account is approved.
- Once the invoice is created, the Administrator sends the Account Manager an Email notification with the invoice and payment details.
- The Invoice is also made available online via the "My Invoices" report within the Registry for downloading and printing.
- Invoices must be paid in 30 days. Failure to pay will result in account deactivation.
STEP 7 - Create Sub-account(s) & Additional Logins
All types of account holders must first create an account for their organization.
- After account approval, additional Sub-Accounts can be created, and Logins added to your account.
- Owners of generating units/facilities, in addition to creating an account, must also register each one of their generators and must designate a Qualifying Reporting Entity for each facility.
- Please refer to the Registry’s online help for registration details.
STEP 8 (optional) - Asset Registration Process
If you require to register assets in the registry, please visit the following page process:
Asset Registration Process
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