Carbon Markets
U.S. carbon markets are experiencing a resurgence as key states reinforce their commitment to cap-and-trade systems despite hurdles. Washington’s latest carbon auction saw prices rebound following voter support for its program, while a court ruling has…Read the full report …...
U.S. carbon markets are experiencing a resurgence as key states reinforce their commitment to cap-and-trade systems despite hurdles. Washington's latest carbon auction saw prices rebound following voter support for its program, while a court ruling has invalidated the controversial withdrawal of Virginia from the regional carbon market. Meanwhile, progress in California, Québec, and Washington toward potential program linkage signals a move toward greater market integration, setting the stage for more robust and scalable climate solutions nationwide.
Recent developments in U.S. carbon markets highlight a changing landscape marked by fluctuating auction prices, new initiatives, and…Read the full report …...
Recent developments in U.S. carbon markets highlight a changing landscape marked by fluctuating auction prices, new initiatives, and regulatory reviews.
Regulatory developments are shaping the trajectory of carbon markets amid mixed outcomes in recent allowance auctions. California, Quebec, and Washington are considering a shared carbon market highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle…Read the full report …...
Regulatory developments are shaping the trajectory of carbon markets amid mixed outcomes in recent allowance auctions. California, Quebec, and Washington are considering a shared carbon market highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle climate change, while Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed a state-specific cap-and-invest program.
As carbon pricing gains traction as a policy tool to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions, regulatory attention on U.S. carbon markets has been on the rise. Recent developments in state-level emissions trading programs have yielded mixed results…Read the full report …...
As carbon pricing gains traction as a policy tool to combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions, regulatory attention on U.S. carbon markets has been on the rise. Recent developments in state-level emissions trading programs have yielded mixed results, with Washington's latest allowance auction seeing a significant price drop, while California, Quebec, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) cleared at record high prices.
Discussions around carbon markets reflect the growing emphasis on collaborative efforts to advance climate solutions. Despite gaining prominence as an efficient market-based solution to reduce emissions, carbon trading initiatives face obstacles due to concerns of…Read the full report …...
Discussions around carbon markets reflect the growing emphasis on collaborative efforts to advance climate solutions. Despite gaining prominence as an efficient market-based solution to reduce emissions, carbon trading initiatives face obstacles due to concerns of higher energy prices.
U.S. carbon markets demonstrated robust participation in recent auctions including Washington’s two consecutive auctions that sold out of carbon permits and raised over $850 million under…Read the full report …...
U.S. carbon markets demonstrated robust participation in recent auctions including Washington’s two consecutive auctions that sold out of carbon permits and raised over $850 million under the state’s cap-and-invest program launched this year. However, carbon-trading programs continue to face opposition in some jurisdictions over concerns of higher ratepayer bills.