Part 1Emissions reduction targets

Supplementary

21Limits on use of carbon units

1

The Scottish Ministers must, by order, set a limit on the net amount of carbon units that may be credited to net Scottish emissions accounts during the periods mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (i) of subsection (2).

2

The Scottish Ministers must set the limit—

a

for the period 2010–2012, no later than 1 June 2010;

b

for the period 2013–2017, no later than 31 December 2011;

c

for the period 2018–2022, no later than 31 December 2016;

d

for the period 2023–2027, no later than 31 December 2021;

e

for the period 2028–2032, no later than 31 December 2026;

f

for the period 2033–2037, no later than 31 December 2031;

g

for the period 2038–2042, no later than 31 December 2036;

h

for the period 2043–2047, no later than 31 December 2041;

i

for the period 2048–2050, no later than 31 December 2046.

3

The “net amount of carbon units” means C minus D, where—

  • “C” is the amount of carbon units credited to net Scottish emissions accounts during the period in accordance with regulations under section 13(5);

  • “D” is the amount of carbon units debited from net Scottish emissions accounts during the period in accordance with such regulations.

4

An order under subsection (1) may provide that carbon units of a description specified in the order do not count towards the limit.

5

If the limit for a period is not set by the corresponding date mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (i) of subsection (2), the Scottish Ministers must set the limit as soon as reasonably practicable afterwards.