Carbon tax: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 08:51, 2 April 2014

Description:	A tax on carbon leads to higher fossil fuel prices, making low-carbon alternatives more attractive.
Is implemented in:	Energy conversion, Energy demand, Climate policy

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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=A tax on carbon leads to higher fossil fuel prices, making low-carbon alternatives more attractive.
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