Americas > Cap trajectory, industry allocation proving contentious in Washington carbon market rulemaking

Cap trajectory, industry allocation proving contentious in Washington carbon market rulemaking

Published 20:29 on January 28, 2022  /  Last updated at 20:29 on January 28, 2022  / /  Americas, Canada, US

The fossil fuel industry and green groups are at odds with whether the steep linear reduction factor of Washington state’s forthcoming cap-and-trade regulation is appropriate, while free allowance distribution methods to industry and offset eligibility have generated pushback, according to public comments.
The fossil fuel industry and green groups are at odds with whether the steep linear reduction factor of Washington state’s forthcoming cap-and-trade regulation is appropriate, while free allowance distribution methods to industry and offset eligibility have generated pushback, according to public comments.


A Carbon Pulse subscription is required to read this content. Subscribe today to access our unrivalled news and intelligence, as well as our premium content including all job listings. Click here for details.

We offer a FREE TRIAL of our subscription service and it only takes a minute to register. If you already have a Carbon Pulse account, log in here.