EU proposes early 2012 auction for 120 million carbon allowances

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Jos Delbeke outlines plans to auction phase three EUAs next year

The European Commission today announced plans to auction 120 million carbon allowances for phase three of its flagship emissions trading scheme during early 2012. In a statement, Jos Delbeke, director...

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