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Economic policy for low-carbon transition
and the role of carbon leakage
Tsinghua University 4.9.2008
Karsten NeuhoffFaculty of EconomicsCambridge University
www.electricitypolicy.org.uk/tsec/2
www.climate-strategies.org
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Outline
• The challenge for low-carbon policies
• Provide for the needs of different investors
• Provide for different technologies
• Leakage concerns
• European package – a consistent framework?
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2007 2020 2050
Gt CO2
in EU-27
Assumed emission growth business as usual 1%/year
2012
Linear 75% reduction trajectory
The challenge for emission reductions
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Upward bias of ex-ante estimates (bottom up)
* Upper estimate >£8000 million.Source: AEA Technology Environment, 2005, An Evaluation of the Air Quality Strategy,Report to DEFRA, available at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/
Cost estimates of UK Policies during 1990-2001
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Lead Free
Petrol
Euro I petrol
Cars*
2000 fuel
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2005 fuel in
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Flue Gas De-
Sulphurisation
(FGD)
Low NOX
burners
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Effective climate policy for EU industry
• The challenge for low-carbon policies
• Provide for the needs of different investors
• Provide for different technologies
• Leakage concerns
• European package – a consistent framework?
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Allowance prices – important for project investment
EU ETS Price Development
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EU
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Phase I Allowances
Phase II Allowances (2011)
Phase II Allowances (2008)
• Risk of very low carbon prices hampers investment• Use reserve price in government auctions to create price floor
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Eur
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2020today 2050
Conventional coal
Oil
Gas
Illustrative
Future carbon targets – determine strategic choices
BAU
Energy Efficiency
RenewablesCCS/ additional nuclear
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Create clear emission reduction trajectories
• Define clear (& small) CDM inflow volumes– CDM for diffusion of technologies / removal of
barriers• Use auction revenue for international cooperation• Avoid leakage (emissions moving outside cap)
-> Visibility for investment and corporate strategies
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Effective climate policy for EU industry
• The challenge for low-carbon policies
• Provide for the needs of different investors
• Provide for different technologies
• Leakage concerns
• European package – a consistent framework?
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Empirical evidence – experience reduces cost
Source IEA
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Technology policy complements carbon pricing
Low carbon technology
Conventional technology
Learninginvestment
Future savings
Learninginvestment
Future savings
Cos
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Experience (e.g. installed capacity)
Carboncost
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Effective climate policy for EU industry
• The challenge for low-carbon policies
• Provide for the needs of different investors
• Provide for different technologies
• Leakage concerns
• European package – a consistent framework?
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C
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iron
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Lime
Fertilisers & Nitrogen
Alu
min
ium
Other inorganicbasic chemicals
Pulp &Paper
Malt
Coke oven
Industrial gases
Non-wovens
Refined petroleum
Household paper
Hollow glass
Finishing of textiles
Rubber tyres & tubes manufact.
Copper
Casting of ironImpact from direct emissions
Impact from indirect emissions (electricity)
Flat glass
Veneer sheets
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4%2%
Starches& starch products
Preparation of yarn
Other textile weaving
Retreading/rebuilding tyres
Commodities with significant carbon cost
Share of GDP of UK
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Three approaches address leakage for exposed sectors
Price level
CO2
costs
Price levelPrice level
CO2
costsCO2
costs
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Government ledsectoral agreement
Export taxes Border adjustment
Cos
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Export taxes Border adjustmentExport taxes Border adjustment
Conditionalfree allocationState aid
•Little substitution to low carbon products/services
•Distorts investment•Bureaucratic constraints for innovation
•Risk of lock-in
•Has to be aligned with international climate engagement
•Requires at least informal international cooperation
•Requires strong policies of developing countries
•Risk of low common denominator
Initial evaluation
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Summary leakage
• Potential issue only for 1-2% of economic activity– Materiality to be assessed on sub-sector level– Relevance only if there will no strong global deal 2009
• Instruments exist to avoid leakage – sub-sector by sub-sector– State aid, free allocation, border adjustment– Side effects: lower efficiency / international complications
• In Europe decide on instrument in 2010/2011– Focus first on international deal– Cooperate in parallel internationally on instruments to address leakage– Ensure transparent approach – no special provisions in Directive
• This creates maximum investment security– Industry & environment interest coincide -> we will avoid leakage– Investments that would be viable under global deal remain viable
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Effective climate policy for EU industry
• The challenge for low-carbon policies
• Provide for the needs of different investors
• Provide for different technologies
• Leakage concerns
• European package – a consistent framework?
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2007 2020 2050
Gt CO2
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Assumed emission growth business as usual 1%/year
2012
Linear 75% reduction trajectory
Contribution from new low carbon technology portfolio
Renewable target
Kyo
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Trajectory
20%
with
out
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How does it all fit together?
Contribution from energy efficiency
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Effective climate policy for EU industry
Emission trading – share target across sectors• Short-term – address ‘risk’ from low carbon prices• Long-term – clear European and National targets
Technology policy• Support deployment of low carbon technologies• Ensure a portfolio of renewables is available by 2020
Beyond Europe• For few sectors, work internationally on leakage policies• Lead by example in implementation and technology
www.electricitypolicy.org.ukwww.climate-strategies.org