REC weight (multiplier)
REC multiplier
A REC weight is the multiplier that awards more or fewer RECs for the same 1 MWh depending on the type and conditions of the plant.
The law allows certificates to be issued on actual supply multiplied by a weight for renewables that need balanced deployment or technology development. Issued RECs = supplied MWh × weight.
Weights are set by source and installation type in an annex to the RPS operating guideline, so REC counts differ from generation. Weight tables change, so check the notice's date when a story quotes one.