Difference between revisions of "Carbon tax"
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|Description=This measure is usually enacted at an economy-wide level, but it has a very strong influence on the choices in the power system. One reason is that relatively low energy taxes are usually enacted at the moment on power system feedstock. Secondly, there are several competitive alternatives in the power system. Finally, the choices in the power system are usually rather price sensitive. | |Description=This measure is usually enacted at an economy-wide level, but it has a very strong influence on the choices in the power system. One reason is that relatively low energy taxes are usually enacted at the moment on power system feedstock. Secondly, there are several competitive alternatives in the power system. Finally, the choices in the power system are usually rather price sensitive. | ||
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Revision as of 16:04, 9 December 2013
Description: | This measure is usually enacted at an economy-wide level, but it has a very strong influence on the choices in the power system. One reason is that relatively low energy taxes are usually enacted at the moment on power system feedstock. Secondly, there are several competitive alternatives in the power system. Finally, the choices in the power system are usually rather price sensitive. |
Is implemented in: | Energy conversion Energy supply |
Associated policy response component
Component: Air pollution and energy policies
Page: Air pollution and energy policies/Policy issues