National Fuel Emissions Trading

Your Partner for the German National Fuel Emissions Trading System (nEHS) – Reliable, Insightful and Hands-On

In the National Fuel Emissions Trading (nEHS), we support corporate officials who are fuel or fossil energy suppliers, and thus subject to the German National Fuel Emissions Trading Act (BEHG), as well as those plant operators who are regulated by the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). For EU ETS plant operators, specific demarcation and implementation issues arise, e.g. if fuel use, interfaces with suppliers, or potential exemption criteria need to be assessed. We help ensure that the requirements of the BEHG are met reliably and efficiently – from emissions reporting and monitoring plans to communication with the DEHSt and the procurement of CO₂ allowances. In this way, we support decision-makers with a robust basis for decision-making, efficiently designed processes, and expert assistance with emissions reporting, application, and allowance procurement.

Consulting and Support for the National Fuel Emissions Trading (nEHS)

Reporting & Compliance

Compiling monitoring plans and emissions reports in accordance with the BEHG – we support you in ensuring a timely and reliable reporting within the National Emissions Trading System.

Communication with the DEHSt

Submission of emissions reports and management of electronic communication via the DEHSt’s Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) – we ensure that the necessary documents are prepared in a robust and professional manner.

Applications for BECV and Compensation for Double Taxation

Assistance with applications to prevent carbon leakage according to the German BEHG-Carbon-Leakage-Regulation (BECV) as well as applications for compensation for double taxation – we ensure robust, expert preparation of the required documentation.

Demand and Cost Forecasts

Identifying your company’s likely certificate demand, assessing the impact of the CO₂ price – we create a solid foundation for procurement and internal decisions within the nEHS.

Registry Account Management

Management of your registry account as a complete package or as a backup solution – including electronic communication with the DEHSt.

Procurement and Trading of nEHS Certificates (nEZ)

Purchasing CO₂ certificates and conducting CO₂ trading transactions in the nEHS – we support our clients as an intermediary/non-clearing member on the European Energy Exchange (EEX).

Verification

We assist you in having the emissions reports verified by an audit firm.

Application for BECV

A key benefit of our work lies in our comprehensive quality assurance: we check application data, special rules and legal developments, manage the process and clarify any relevant issues with the client.

Developing your application strategy to prevent carbon leakage (BEHG Carbon Leakage Regulation – BECV)

Support with providing evidence of ecological compensation

Consultation with the auditor (BECV application) and the authorised auditing body (ecological compensation)

Preparing your data for entry into the DEHSt’s form management system

Submitting your data via the virtual post office (VPS)

Our Expert

Thomas Mühlpointner

Managing Director FutureCamp Climate

„At present, the national fuel emissions trading scheme primarily affects companies in terms of emissions reporting, the procurement of allowances and cost planning for fuels. With the 2026/27 auction phase, the previous fixed-price model will be phased out. As a result, procurement timelines, budget assumptions and internal responsibilities will become increasingly important. From 2028, the EU ETS 2 is set to replace the national fuel emissions trading scheme or transition it into a European trading system. Companies should therefore assess at an early stage whether their data processes, responsibilities and procurement strategies are prepared for this transition. We can assist you in complying with BEHG obligations, planning your projected allowance requirements and preparing for the transition to the EU ETS 2.“

How to Contact Us

We develop solutions that make your company future-proof. If you have questions, our team will advise you in a practical, straightforward, and personalized manner.