QUÉBEC, May 15, 2024
/CNW/ - A greenhouse gas emission units auction is being held
today. The Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les
changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) hold
this auction in conjunction with the California Air Resources Board
(CARB).
The joint auction will take place between 1 p.m. and
4 p.m. ET. In total,
51 589 488 emission units for the Current Auction and 7 211
000 emission units for the Advance Auction (2027 vintage) will be
put on sale at a minimum price of $32,82 CAD ($24,04
USD). Bidders from Québec and California will be able to submit bids for the
purchase of emission units, enabling them to reach their
environmental objectives set under their respective greenhouse gas
cap-and-trade systems.
Quick fact:
- The results of the auction (the quantity of emission units sold
and final prices) and the identities of participating bidders will
be posted on May 23, 2024 on the
Ministry Website.
Associated link:
- The May 15, 2024 Joint Auction
#39 Notice is available at:
www.environnement.gouv.qc.ca/changements/carbone/ventes-encheres/avis-resultats-en.htm.
Source and information :
Media Relations
Ministère de
l'Environnement,
de la Lutte contre les
changements climatiques,
de la Faune et des
Parcs
Tél. : 418 521-3991
SOURCE Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les
changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs