The UK wants a net zero ETS – but plans don’t yet add up
The UK government’s post-Brexit ambition for a net zero carbon market could be world-leading – but current plans repeat many of the mistakes of the EUETS
Should the UK end tax breaks on burning wood for power?
A new report from Ember reveals the cost of burning wood for power, with UK energy billpayers committed to subsidies of more than £13 billion.
Carbon Limbo
Brexit has frozen UK participation in the ETS – we estimate that the UK government will forgo at least €1.3 billion in auction revenue this year
Keeping Coal Down
A coalition of environment groups wrote to the Chancellor calling for a strong carbon price to keep coal emissions low.
‘No Deal’ Brexit will trigger a UK coal resurgence
A ‘No Deal’ Brexit will result in a major increase in coal burn. The UK needs a strong carbon price to ensure a smooth transition from coal to clean
Maintaining the UK lead in the coal phase-out
The UK is already leading the world in phasing out coal, but National Grid’s Future Energy Scenarios show we can phase-out coal even earlier, by 2022