Table 1 Impacts of iterative tiers to account for albedo deductions and benefits
Tier | Ineligibility threshold | Discounting | Benefits | Projected credits with albedo accounting (million metric tons CO2) | Difference from current projected credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | -- | -- | -- | 795 | N/A |
2 | 100% Median Albedo | -- | -- | 556 | 30.0% fewer credits |
50% Median Albedo | -- | -- | 484 | 39.1% fewer credits | |
3 | 100% Median Albedo | All other albedo deductions | -- | 425 | 46.5% fewer credits |
50% Median Albedo | All other albedo deductions | -- | 405 | 49.0% fewer credits | |
4 | 100% Median Albedo | All other albedo deductions | Albedo benefits accounted | 429 | 46.0% fewer credits |
50% Median Albedo | All other albedo deductions | Albedo benefits accounted | 408 | 48.6% fewer credits |
