SSS Jurisdiction Wiki
This wiki provides jurisdiction-specific information for Standard Supply Service (SSS) reporting, including electricity market structure, clean energy resources, EAC/REC infrastructure, and SSS eligibility analysis.
Regions
| Region | Jurisdictions | Count | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | United States (50 states), Canada | 52 | ✅ Complete |
| Europe | France, Germany, UK, Sweden, Norway, + 11 more | 16 | ✅ Complete |
| Asia | Japan, China, South Korea, India, Australia, + 7 more | 12 | ✅ Complete |
| Latin America | Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia | 5 | ✅ Complete |
| Middle East | UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel | 3 | ✅ Complete |
| Africa | Nigeria, South Africa | 2 | ✅ Complete |
| Oceania | New Zealand | 1 | ✅ Complete |
SSS Relevance Ratings
| Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very High | >50% low-carbon, strong SSS case |
| ⭐⭐⭐ High | 30-50% low-carbon, good SSS potential |
| ⭐⭐ Medium | 15-30% low-carbon, selective SSS value |
| ⭐ Low | <15% low-carbon, limited SSS relevance |
High-Priority Jurisdictions
These jurisdictions have significant SSS-eligible resources (nuclear, legacy hydro) that could benefit corporate Scope 2 reporting:
North America
- Idaho — 44% hydro, no RPS, very clean grid
- Washington — 59% hydro (Grand Coulee), nuclear
- Vermont — Nuclear (Vermont Yankee legacy), hydro
- Illinois — 5,100 MW nuclear (Exelon fleet)
- South Carolina — Nuclear capacity
Europe
- France — 70% nuclear, ~25% renewable
- Norway — 98% renewable (90% hydro)
- Sweden — 40% nuclear, 40% hydro
- Switzerland — 57% hydro, 32% nuclear
- Finland — 35-40% nuclear, 20% hydro
Asia
- Japan — Restarting nuclear fleet (~8% and growing)
- South Korea — 30%+ nuclear
- China — Growing nuclear, 13% hydro (regional variation)
Latin America
- Brazil — 65%+ hydro, 2% nuclear
- Colombia — 70%+ hydro
Middle East
- UAE — Barakah nuclear plant (5.6 GW)
Wiki Structure
Each jurisdiction page includes:
- Overview — SSS relevance rating, key metrics
- Market Structure — Utility types, market design
- Clean Energy Policy — RPS, net zero targets, support schemes
- Utility Landscape — Major utilities, ownership structure
- SSS-Eligible Resources — Nuclear, hydro, wind (non-REC)
- EAC/REC Registry — Tracking systems, retirement rules
- Emissions Factors — Grid carbon intensity, data sources
- Confidence Assessment — Data quality, verification needs
Data Sources
- US: EIA, EPA eGRID, state PUCs, REC tracking registries
- Europe: AIB, national TSOs, GO registries
- Asia: IEA, IRENA, national energy ministries
- Latin America: OLADE, national energy ministries, IRENA
- Middle East: IEA, national energy authorities
- Africa: IEA, national utilities, IRENA