Law on a National Trade Certificate for Fuel Emissions (Fuel Emissions Trading Act).

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Environment gen.

Keyword

Business/industry/corporations Climate change Emissions Emissions trading Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Monitoring Pollution control Certification

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Entry into force notes

Different parts of this Law enter into force on different dates based on Article 24.

Abstract

This Law lays down foundations for certified trading of fuel emissions as far as these regulations are not covered by the EU Emission Trading Law. The Law provides for the protection of national climate goals for the decrease of greenhouse gases by 2050 in light of EU Climate Protection Ordinance and is drafted with the aim of improving energy efficiency. The Law includes provisions on annual trading and use of fuel emissions, responsibilities for monitoring plans and determining trade periods, providing investigation reports on fuel emissions. The Law states that trade of fuel emission shall be based on the trade certificate that will be sold on fixed price from 2026. The emission trading shall be electronically registered and the handler or individuals will be able to open an account in the national emissions trading registry. The accounts are subject to sanctions in case of default by the holder. The Law further describes tax obligations and fine regulations. The Law consists of 8 Sections divided into 24 Articles: Definitions (1); Quantity planning (2); Basic responsibilities (3); Emission certificates, disposal and register (4); Common rules (5); Sanctions (6); Evaluation (7); Final provisions (8). Appendix 1 of the Law provides a list on fuels within the scope of this Law. Appendix 2 of the Law provides for emissions reporting in 2021 and 2022.

Full text

German

Website

www.bgbl.de

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EU) 2018/842 of the European Parliament and of the Council on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 contributing to climate action to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation (EU) No. 525/2013.

Legislation | European Union | 2018

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Emissions, International relations/cooperation, Climate change, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ordinance on Emissions Reporting Pursuant to the Fuel Emissions Trading Act for the Years 2023 to 2030 (Emission Reporting Ordinance 2030 - EBeV 2030).

Legislation | Germany | 2022

Keyword: Emissions, Emissions trading, Certification, Business/industry/corporations, Monitoring, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on measures to prevent carbon leakage through national fuel emissions trading.

Legislation | Germany | 2021

Keyword: Certification, Climate change, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Emissions, Emissions trading, Energy conservation/energy production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Emissions Reporting Ordinance 2022.

Legislation | Germany | 2020

Keyword: Emissions, Emissions trading, Climate change, Certification, Business/industry/corporations, Monitoring, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX