China takes key step towards launching emissions trading market
China’s environment ministry has ordered provincial governments to produce lists of power plants to be included the national ETS and get them ready to open accounts in the CO2 permit registry.
Read MoreChina releases provincial allocation plan for REC scheme
China has released provincial targets for its mandatory renewable energy credit scheme, which will launch in a test version this year before starting properly in 2020.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: China aims for 2020 ETS start, quick expansion -sources citing govt plan
China aims to finally launch its emissions trading scheme for its power sector next year, and then expand the market to other major industries over the following five years, multiple sources told Carbon Pulse, citing a draft government plan.
Read MoreChina power lobby eyes continued growth for nascent electricity market
More than 40% of electricity sold by China’s grid companies this year is likely to go through its recently-established power markets, according to the China Electricity Council (CEC), marking further progress in the ongoing power market reform seen as crucial for the success of the national carbon market.
Read MoreChina issues new draft national ETS regulations that would welcome investors
China has circulated a set of draft regulations for its national emissions trading scheme for public consultation, the first official ETS document to surface since the government delayed the programme indefinitely in Dec. 2017.
Read MoreChinese official hints at 2020 ETS start
China expects the first trade in its national emissions trading scheme to go through in 2020, a government official said over the weekend, the first official indication that the programme might get off the ground next year.
Read MoreChina needs higher-level body running the ETS, analysts say
China needs to move the operation of its national emissions trading scheme above environment ministry level if the scheme is to succeed in helping curb emissions, a report said this week.
Read MorePower sector reform, strong ETS key policies for China to meet Paris targets -study
China is likely to meet its Paris target of peaking CO2 emissions well ahead of 2030, but only if it fully implements its suite of planned policies, including reforming the power generation sector and establishing a broad emissions trading scheme, a study has found.
Read MoreICAP Status Report 2019: Emissions Trading Worldwide
Carbon Pulse partner ICAP has published its annual Status Report “Emissions Trading Worldwide”. The 2019 edition provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments and design elements of all ETS in operation, scheduled and under consideration around the world.
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