Germany Opens THG Certificate Trading to Private Individuals
The German government has introduced new regulations for the trading of THG (Treibhausgasminderungsquote) certificates, aiming to encourage the switch to low-emission drives and reduce fossil CO2 emissions. Private individuals can now sell their THG quota once a year, previously only possible for energy suppliers. The sale involves certification, platform choice, marketing, and payment, with eligible vehicles including pure electric vehicles, e-scooters, light electric commercial vehicles, and electric buses.
The CO2 quota can be transferred once a year, with used car quotas only sellable if not used in the current year. The THG allowance ranges between 80 and 125 euros per year, with flexible revenue-sharing models potentially exceeding this. Private individuals can receive tax-free CO2 premiums up to 255.99 euros, but self-employed individuals must tax the entire revenue. The THG allowance is intended to promote the switch to low-emission drives and put pressure on fuel providers to reduce fossil CO2 emissions. The legal basis for the THG quota currently applies until at least 2030.
To sell the THG quota, it's important to choose reputable providers, compare payout models, and pay attention to deadlines. The THG quota is a central instrument of German climate policy in the transport sector, with THG certificates issued for the reduction of greenhouse gases, such as through the use of biofuels or electromobility. The sale of THG quotas involves certification, platform choice, marketing, and payment, with eligible vehicles including pure electric vehicles, e-scooters, light electric commercial vehicles, and electric buses.
The THG allowance is a key tool for reducing CO2 emissions in the transport sector. Private individuals can now sell their THG quota once a year, with the sale involving certification, platform choice, marketing, and payment. The THG allowance ranges between 80 and 125 euros per year, with flexible revenue-sharing models potentially exceeding this. The legal basis for the THG quota currently applies until at least 2030.
