The cash cow has stopped giving: Are Germany’s lignite plants now worthless?
Our new research finds German lignite gross profits collapsed 54% so far in 2019. With lignite now loss-making, the case for Gov. compensation has collapsed
The Great European Coal Collapse of 2019
Sandbag’s analysis of the first half of the year for the European power sector reveals coal generation has fallen an extraordinary 19%
UK carbon pricing after Brexit
After Brexit, the UK should aim to remain within the EU ETS. If that is not possible, the UK should implement a carbon tax rather than a standalone UK ETS.
How to optimise the EU ETS transition funds?
Member States have a choice about where to transfer their EU ETS allowances – this briefing shows the Modernisation Fund is best for the climate & Member States
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
NEW DATA: EU ETS emissions fall 4% as wind & solar replace coal generation
Hard coal emissions fell by 9% in 2018, down 40% since 2012.
Lignite emissions fell only 3% in 2018, and are now higher than hard coal emissions.