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Germany's CO2 Emissions Decrease in 2023

Germany's CO2 emissions decreased in 2023 due to increased use of renewables, electric vehicles, and a mild winter. The national emissions trading scheme (nEHS) plays a crucial role, with rising CO2 certificate prices incentivizing climate action.

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How are the revenues from the sale of CO2 certificates used?: Revenue from the sale of CO2 certificates funds the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), supporting investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric mobility.
What factors contributed to the decrease in Germany's CO2 emissions in 2023?: Germany's CO2 emissions decreased by 2% in 2023 due to factors such as increased use of heat pumps and electric vehicles, and a mild winter.
What sectors are included in Germany's national emissions trading scheme (nEHS)?: The national emissions trading scheme (nEHS) in Germany, launched in 2021, covers sectors not included in the EU Emissions Trading System, such as transportation and heating.
How does the increasing price of CO2 certificates incentivize climate-friendly business practices?: The rising CO2 certificate price, increasing from \u20ac25 in 2021 to \u20ac55 in 2025, incentivizes companies to adopt more climate-friendly practices.
How did the expansion of nEHS to include smaller coal-using companies affect the overall certificate sales in 2023?: In 2023, the nEHS expanded to include smaller companies using coal, slightly increasing the overall certificate demand but still showing a net decrease after excluding the coal sector's impact.

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