The Rise of a Dynamic Clean Energy Marketplace

CleanTrade: Transforming the Clean Energy Marketplace

The shift toward renewable energy is gaining momentum worldwide, yet the sector has long struggled with fragmented markets, limited liquidity, and unclear pricing. REsurety's CleanTrade platform, now recognized as a CFTC-approved Swap Execution Facility (SEF), is changing the landscape for both corporate and institutional investors. By introducing standardized processes for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs), physical PPAs, and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), CleanTrade is eliminating inefficiencies and ushering in a new era of transparency and scalability for ESG-focused and renewable energy investments.

Boosting Liquidity and Market Confidence

CleanTrade’s regulatory approval marks a significant milestone for the clean energy industry. As the first SEF dedicated exclusively to clean energy, it operates within a robust regulatory framework, building trust and ensuring compliance for all participants. The platform’s impact was immediate: within just two months of its 2025 debut, CleanTrade processed $16 billion in notional value, reflecting strong interest from major investors and energy buyers.

By consolidating transactions that were once managed through emails, phone calls, and spreadsheets, CleanTrade streamlines the process, enabling instant pricing and reducing barriers for companies looking to manage price fluctuations and grid congestion risks.

Advanced analytics are integrated into the platform, empowering users to assess project-specific risks such as carbon capture potential and grid limitations. For instance, Akamai Technologies utilizes REsurety’s Locational Marginal Emissions data to fine-tune their PPA strategies and improve the precision of their emissions reporting. This level of detail is vital for organizations aiming to achieve ESG objectives with credible, project-based results.

Integrating ESG and Managing Financial Risk

CleanTrade has become a key resource for corporate sustainability teams striving to reach decarbonization targets while controlling financial exposure. Virtual PPAs, a core feature of the platform, enable companies to secure long-term energy prices, providing budget stability even as market rates fluctuate.

Research from the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) indicates that agreements like VPPAs and RECs can decrease the risk of financial distress in renewable projects by as much as 90% in critical U.S. markets such as MISO and PJM. This reliability is crucial for developers seeking investment and for corporations committed to achieving net-zero emissions.

CleanTrade’s transparency tools also allow organizations to monitor and verify their clean energy purchases, supporting compliance with ESG reporting requirements. Marathon Capital, for example, leverages REsurety’s data to guide clients in renewable energy procurement, delivering top-tier results for buyers. The platform’s granular carbon impact data helps companies avoid greenwashing by providing concrete evidence of emissions reductions.

Strategic Partnerships and Tangible ESG Results in 2025

CleanTrade’s influence is expanding through key collaborations in 2025. A partnership with S&P Global Commodity Insights grants access to CleanTrade’s transaction data, supporting the creation of new benchmarks for clean energy pricing and further enhancing market liquidity. The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) has also used CleanTrade to illustrate how corporate procurement can significantly lower project risk, with studies showing that VPPAs alone can reduce financial distress by 90% in major markets.

Leading companies such as Unilever, Salesforce, and Walmart have incorporated CleanTrade-driven strategies into their ESG initiatives. Walmart’s Project Gigaton, for example, has already prevented 750 million metric tons of emissions, in part through renewable energy sourcing enabled by platforms like CleanTrade. These examples highlight how structured marketplaces are empowering corporations to expand their sustainability efforts with measurable, verifiable results.

Conclusion: Paving the Way for the Future of Clean Energy Investment

The rise of liquid, transparent clean energy markets—led by platforms like CleanTrade—is revolutionizing how corporations and investors approach ESG and renewable energy opportunities. By closing liquidity gaps, standardizing pricing, and embedding environmental analytics, CleanTrade is accelerating clean energy adoption and equipping organizations to achieve ambitious sustainability targets. As the focus on decarbonization intensifies, CFTC-approved platforms will play an increasingly vital role in connecting capital with impactful clean energy projects.