Users may create additional Users within their Organization by accessing the Organization information tab within the System.
M-RETS expressly prohibits the sharing of User credentials. M-RETS requires every person that logs into the System to have their own separate User login credentials. M-RETS tracks the specific activities of each User through the unique User ID and password.
More information about confidentiality can be found in the M-RETS Terms of Use.
Every User in M-RETS has customizable permissions. Users can be set as Manage, Read Only, or No Access. Only a User with Manage permissions for the Organization can change permissions. The abilities of each level are as follows:
- Manage: Ability to view and edit the topic
- Read Only: Ability to solely view the topic
- No Access: Inability to view or edit the topic
In M-RETS, 'Organization' refers to the Organization Information, Billing Contact Information, and User List.
In M-RETS, 'Transactions' refers to incoming and outgoing transfers of Certificates. A User with 'Manage' permissions will be able to transfer as well as accept incoming transfers of Certificates.
In M-RETS, 'Generators' refers to Projects and Generators. A User with 'Manage' permission will be able to create new Generators and edit current Generators.
In M-RETS, 'Billing' refers to the invoicing System. A User with 'Manage' permissions will be able to view and save invoice details.
In M-RETS, 'API' refers to the application programming interface. Any User that intends to connect and use our API will need Manage permissions.
In M-RETS, 'Generation' refers to the uploading and issuance of Certificates. A User with 'Manage' permissions will be able to upload MWh information for issuance.
M-RETS allows Users to opt into email notifications when certain changes occur to their Organization. By default, M-RETS disables email notifications. M-RETS encourages Users to enable email notifications in their settings. An informational walk-through on notification settings is on the integrated help system.
There are three notification settings:
- Transfers
- Issuances
- Retirements
Section 4.1.3: Notification Categories
This setting automatically emails Users upon initiation and completion of a transfer.
Example:
This setting emails Users upon generation data upload.
Example:
This setting emails Users when Certificates are retired.
Example:
It is the Organization's responsibility to make sure the User list is current. This includes inactivating Users when they leave the company or no longer require access. This also includes adding Users to replace Users that have left the Organization. Failure to do this can lead to significant delays in accessing an Organization.
In order to reinstate access to M-RETS, the Organization shall be required to present specific evidence that the managing employee is no longer with the Organization and the Organization maintains no other way to reset the password (e.g. accessing the former employee's email and utilizing the password reset function). M-RETS reserves the right to set the level of specific evidence, including but not limited to affidavits from executives maintaining the circumstances surrounding the departure of the employee and failure to transfer access to another User within the Organization.
Organizations may inactivate a User at any time for any reason. M-RETS may inactivate a User for failure to adhere to the Operating Procedures or Terms of Use.