utslippskvote

Utslippkvote, also known as emission quotas or emission allowances, are a type of environmental policy instrument used to limit greenhouse gas emissions. They are typically part of a cap-and-trade system, where a government sets a limit (cap) on the total amount of emissions that can be produced by a group of emitters, such as industries or power plants. Each emitter is then allocated a certain number of emission allowances, which represent the right to emit a specific amount of greenhouse gases. If an emitter produces fewer emissions than its allowance, it can sell the unused allowances to others who have exceeded their limits. Conversely, if an emitter exceeds its allowance, it must purchase additional allowances from the market or face penalties. Utslippkvote systems aim to create a market-based mechanism for reducing emissions, as the price of allowances can reflect the cost of reducing emissions and incentivize more efficient and cleaner technologies. They are used in various countries and sectors, including power generation, transportation, and industrial processes. The European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) is one of the most well-known examples of a utslippkvote system.