EU Emission Allowance

European Commission insists sale of 300 million carbon permits to fund clean energy projects cannot be delayed until markets recover

Removing credits from the emissions trading scheme could eventually force companies towards greener technologies

Deutsche Bank forecasts Poland and Czech Republic will get 28 per cent of EU ETS phase-three credits for free

Carbon now expected to cost €12/t at the end of 2011 and €24/t on average over Phase 3 of EU Emission Trading Scheme

Germany's biggest bank accused of leaving the door open for tax evasion as Deutsche denies any wrong-doing

Six men appear in German court accused of evading more than €200m in carbon credit VAT

Volumes fall, but higher price of credits means market value rises five per cent in first half of 2011

Spot market to be suspended as officials prepare to move accounts to single central registry

CER market continues recent volatility with dip below €10 mark before strong recovery

European Commission estimates energy-intensive sector will have accumulated allowances worth €7-12bn by the end of 2012