Electricity and CBAM

Electricity is one of the six CBAM sectors. Its treatment has sector-specific rules, so a general goods workflow should not be assumed to cover every electricity case.

Product scope

Confirm the relevant CN classification for electrical energy.

Origin & route

Document the origin and the relevant import/interconnection context.

Emissions basis

Determine which emissions value and methodology are applicable to the case.

Evidence

Keep the underlying data and assumptions used in the assessment.

Before using a cost estimate

  1. Confirm scopeCheck the current EU CBAM rules and product classification.
  2. Confirm emissions methodElectricity has specific conditions around emissions calculations and use of actual values.
  3. Record assumptionsKeep the source and date for each regulatory or emissions input.
Sector-specific caution

Use the calculator as a planning aid only. Electricity cases can require sector-specific analysis beyond a generic tonnes-based goods model.