Washington policymakers see carbon allowance prices dropping with auctions, linkage

Published 23:37 on January 11, 2023  /  Last updated at 00:00 on January 12, 2023  / /  Americas, Canada, RINs & LCFS, US

Steep Washington Carbon Allowance (WCA) prices should abate as the state commences quarterly auctions and moves towards linking with the California-Quebec scheme, while fuel suppliers are reportedly gouging customers by justifying compliance with the carbon market and Clean Fuel Standard (CFS), Department of Ecology (ECY) officials told a legislative committee meeting on Wednesday.
Steep Washington Carbon Allowance (WCA) prices should abate as the state commences quarterly auctions and moves towards linking with the California-Quebec scheme, while fuel suppliers are reportedly gouging customers by justifying compliance with the carbon market and Clean Fuel Standard (CFS), Department of Ecology (ECY) officials told a legislative committee meeting on Wednesday.


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