Carbon Trust publishes views on Green Tariffs

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16 June 2008
A number of electricity supply companies currently sell renewable electricity tariffs, often referred to as “green” tariffs. Renewable electricity has significant environmental benefits due to the low levels of carbon dioxide emissions associated with its production.

However, despite the benefits of renewable electricity, there is currently significant uncertainty regarding the additional environmental benefit of the green electricity tariffs on offer i.e. whether these tariffs achieve any new renewable capacity or carbon saving beyond that created by regulation. In addition, there are concerns about potential double counting of the carbon benefit from renewable generation.

Read more about the Carbon Trust's views on Green Tariffs