Ontoly helps building owners turn emissions reduction projects—like electrification, fuel switching, or energy efficiency upgrades—into certified carbon credits. We review your project data, assess eligibility and additionality, and issue verified credits through our secure registry. You can then sell or retire these credits to meet climate goals or unlock financing.

Building owners, asset managers, and retrofit partners can all participate—with the building owner’s approval—whether you're working on a single property or a large portfolio. Both residential and commercial buildings are eligible, provided they meet the data and project requirements outlined in our approved methodologies.

Start by taking our quick eligibility quiz to see if your project qualifies. From there, you can sign up for our data portal, submit your utility and project data, and begin the certification process. Our team will guide you each step of the way.

You can purchase credits directly through our platform or by connecting with project developers. We also support pre-issuance purchase agreements, allowing buyers to secure credits early and support decarbonization projects from the start. Reach out to explore available projects and upcoming issuances.

Yes—Ontoly credits are designed to meet the expectations of corporate buyers aligning with frameworks like SBTi, GHG Protocol, and other net-zero-aligned strategies. All credits are fully retired upon purchase to support transparent reporting and emissions claims.

Ontoly credits are based on real utility data, reviewed through rigorous methodologies, and verified under strict QA/QC procedures. We follow best practices from the ICVCM and Oxford Principles, and all credits are tracked in our secure registry to ensure transparent ownership and prevent double counting.

Ontoly’s certification framework is grounded in real utility data, robust methodologies, and independent scientific oversight. Our process includes financial additionality assessments, QA/QC checks, and transparent tracking in a secure registry to ensure credibility and prevent double counting.

Our methodologies were developed in alignment with the Oxford Principles for Net Zero Aligned Offsetting and the Core Carbon Principles set by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM). We’ve also consulted extensively with building-sector stakeholders, policy experts, and our Scientific and Strategic Advisory Boards to ensure our standard reflects both technical rigor and practical relevance.

Ontoly selected its initial methodologies based on three key principles: data quality, integrity, and practical implementation. We focused on project types where emissions reductions can be accurately quantified using real utility data—such as electricity and gas bills—while controlling for key variables like occupancy, weather, and building type.

By prioritizing methodologies grounded in high-quality, verifiable data, we ensure that the credits issued truly reflect additional, measurable climate impact. This approach allows us to maintain credibility while managing complexity across diverse building projects.

Yes. Ontoly is actively working to broaden the range of eligible project types under the Building Emissions Reduction Standard. While our current focus is on operational emissions reductions—such as electrification, energy efficiency upgrades, and fuel switching—we are exploring the inclusion of additional project categories. These may encompass embodied carbon reductions, innovative retrofit technologies, and other impactful decarbonization strategies. Our aim is to align with evolving climate policies and market needs, ensuring that our methodologies remain robust and inclusive. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to expand our program offerings.

The value varies by project type, retrofit cost, and market demand. Ontoly helps estimate value through our financial additionality assessment. In general, building carbon credits command higher prices than many other credit types—driven by strong compliance demand. For example, Vancouver’s Building Performance Standard sets a carbon price at $350/tCO₂e, while New York’s Local Law 97 uses a price of $268/tCO₂e.

No, carbon credit value is not guaranteed. Prices depend on market conditions, project type, and buyer demand. However, Ontoly provides a project-specific valuation estimate based on our financial additionality assessment to help you understand potential value before committing.

Possibly—but access to regulatory markets depends on your project location, eligibility rules, and verification requirements. Regulatory credits can sometimes command higher prices, but they also come with stricter compliance standards and longer timelines. Ontoly focuses on high-integrity credits that may be eligible for future regulatory use while enabling faster market access and financing opportunities today.

Projects that deliver measurable, verifiable emissions reductions—like electrification, deep energy retrofits, or fuel switching—are strong candidates. Larger buildings or portfolios with significant baseline emissions tend to generate more credits and higher value. However, smaller projects can also qualify if they meet our data and additionality requirements. Ontoly can help assess your project's credit potential through a quick eligibility check.

Yes. Ontoly is actively working to broaden the range of eligible project types under the Building Emissions Reduction Standard. While our current focus is on operational emissions reductions—such as electrification, energy efficiency upgrades, and fuel switching—we are exploring the inclusion of additional project categories. These may encompass embodied carbon reductions, innovative retrofit technologies, and other impactful decarbonization strategies. Our aim is to align with evolving climate policies and market needs, ensuring that our methodologies remain robust and inclusive. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to expand our program offerings.

Participating is designed to be straightforward. Most of the effort involves gathering existing documentation—like utility bills, retrofit details, and any incentive applications. Ontoly provides tools and guidance to make the process easier, including a project eligibility quiz, a data portal for uploads, and support through each step.

For many building owners, the time commitment is a few hours upfront, with minimal ongoing work once the project is approved.

For large buildings, certification costs average $2,000 per building, charged only upon successful credit issuance. This fee covers the use of Ontoly’s software, data validation, financial additionality assessments, and expert QA/QC reviews.

In some cases, you may be able to secure a buyer in advance through a pre-issuance purchase agreement, helping to de-risk the process financially.

We’re actively working with pilot projects to deliver value and may refine our fee structure as the program grows.

At credit prices of $150–$200 per tonne, building owners can generate $75,000–$100,000 per year for projects that reduce around 500 tonnes of CO₂e annually.

With an average certification cost of just $2,000 per building—charged only upon issuance—the net benefit can be substantial. Ontoly provides a project-specific value estimate upfront so you can evaluate your return on investment before moving forward.