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At
the third Climate Talk a first review of the allocation of CO 2
-emission-rights in Germany was conducted. Experts from business,
science and government discussed the practical and legal difficulties
of allocation, both for industry and administration. Presentations
were given by Dr. Simon Marr (Deutsche Emissionshandelsstelle -
DEHSt), Dr. Jürgen Altenburg (RWE Power AG) and Peter Ebsen
(Baker& McKenzie LLP).
Simon
Marr, who acted for the indisposed Dr. Wolfgang Seidel, outlined
the European situation regarding the allocation before he turned
to the state of affairs in Germany. Jürgen Altenburg described
the allocation-process from an electricity-operator's perspective.
He pointed out practical and legal problems regarding data gathering
and application procedures. Last but not least, Peter Ebsen addressed
legal problems and identified matters which, he expected, were going
to be legally challenged.
The
ensuing discussion showed that the introduction of emission trading
was and is an ongoing learning process for all players involved.
Practice brings up ever new problems, some of which are expected
to find a final solution only by court ruling. Furthermore, it became
apparent that it is now the time for all players to think about
future strategies and act accordingly, already today.
The
discussion was eventually moved to a nearby restaurant where the
evening drew to a relaxed close.
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