RGGI issues first ever offsets as states narrow opportunities

Published 21:20 on September 25, 2017  /  Last updated at 00:47 on September 26, 2017  / Ben Garside /  Americas, US

The first ever carbon offsets were issued under the US’ RGGI programme last Friday, just as participating states are starting to back away from using the credits as a compliance option in the regional cap-and-trade scheme.
The first ever carbon offsets were issued under the US’ RGGI programme last Friday, just as participating states are starting to back away from using the credits as a compliance option in the regional cap-and-trade scheme.


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