Carbon Costs Surge: $1.4 Trillion Price Tag Pits Decarbonization Against Energy Affordability

‼️ Over 80 carbon policies now require companies—from oil and gas to utilities—to cut emissions or buy allowances. BloombergNEF estimates compliance costs at $96 billion in 2026, rising to $188 billion by 2035 and totaling $1.4 trillion over the next decade. With energy prices likely to stay elevated, carbon costs will intensify the trade-off between decarbonization and affordability.

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