To get this generation, many states now require fossil fuel powered generators to buy "green tags" from, for instance, solar generators, for every unit of power sold by that fossil plant.

FORBES: Mike Gordon

It is now trying to preserve some of the remnants of Britain's uncompetitive coal industry and, though both ministers and PowerGen deny they have an agreement, the government is hoping that, in a spirit of co-operation, the big generators will buy more coal.

ECONOMIST: A REC or a wreck?

Philip Morris Companies Inc. says it may buy back-up electrical generators for key plants, and rent additional warehouse space to stockpile inventory.

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Electricity generators and others must buy the permits in order to emit carbon dioxide.

WSJ: Vote Leaves EU Emissions Trading in Tatters

Electricity generators and some other industries must buy the permits to cover their carbon dioxide emissions.

WSJ: Vote Leaves EU Emissions Trading in Tatters