EMEA > EU ETS2 could lead to higher energy bills and limited decarbonisation, say researchers

EU ETS2 could lead to higher energy bills and limited decarbonisation, say researchers

Published 14:24 on April 15, 2025  /  Last updated at 14:24 on April 15, 2025  / /  EMEA, EU ETS

 The new EU Emissions Trading System (ETS2) for building and road transport fuels risks creating a boomerang effect with prices modelled to start at well over €100 per tonne of CO2, unless there are further investments and social policies to support European households, according to new research.
 The new EU Emissions Trading System (ETS2) for building and road transport fuels risks creating a boomerang effect with prices modelled to start at well over €100 per tonne of CO2, unless there are further investments and social policies to support European households, according to new research.


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