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EU ETS
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EHS Law Insights
Continued Brexit uncertainty for UK carbon emitters in EU ETS
By Adam Hedley
In May 2019, we blogged about the UK government’s consultation on which direction UK carbon emissions policy should take post Brexit, with the preferred course being a UK-only ETS (emissions…
EHS Law Insights
The future of UK carbon emissions policy
By Adam Hedley
The UK government is currently consulting on the future policy options for the regulation and pricing of carbon emissions once the UK has left the EU. The government’s preferred option…
Real Estate, Land Use & Environmental Law Blog
EU Carbon Trading System Wins Parliament’s Support
Today the European Parliament approved a proposal to delay the issue of 900 million emissions allowances (each representing the right to emit one metric ton of carbon dioxide or greenhouse…
Environmental Law Prof Blog
Is the European Union (EU) gently shifting energy law and policy and shaping the future of a climate treaty?
The European Union is steadfast in its commitment to reduce emissions by reducing reliance on traditional fossil fuels. To date it has taken several measures, each of which promises to…
Energy Business Law
Consultation Describes State Aid for Third EU Carbon Emissions Trading Period
by Prajakt Samant The European Commission (EC) published in December 2011 a Consultation on the draft guidelines for targeting State Aid (Guidelines) in furtherance of the European Union (EU) Emission…
Environmental Law Prof Blog
Recent Study Shows Utilities Exploited Free Allowances in EU-ETS
An ECN study analyzing the impact of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) on electricity prices, in particular on wholesale power markets across the EU, found that a significant part…