Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for generating and/or providing additional renewable capacity credits relating to energy capacity of a renewable energy source. An example method includes converting the energy capacity of the renewable energy source into one or more additional renewable capacity credits and providing the additional renewable capacity credits to offset energy consumption for a particular energy-consuming device, location, or process.

Abstract: An exchange system for managing the buying and selling of goods and services between registered buyers and registered sellers. The exchange system includes a host system, a plurality of shop systems and a plurality of supplier systems. The host system is capable of selectively receiving, storing, and transmitting information representative of buying and selling of the goods and services. The plurality of shop systems is remotely located from the host system and in communication with the host system. Each of the plurality of shop systems is associated with a registered buyer and is capable of inputting a request for quotation into the host system. The plurality of supplier systems is remotely located from the host system and in communication with the host system. Each of the plurality of supplier systems is associated with a registered seller and receives the request for quotation on the registered seller's behalf.