The European Energy Exchange (EEX), in coordination with us, the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) at the German Environment Agency (UBA), changed the day of the week on which nEHS certificates (nEZ) with vintage 2026 are auctioned. In response to requests from many market participants, the auctions will take place on Wednesdays instead of Mondays.

Thus, the first auction date in 2026 will be on 1st July. The tentative last date for the year is scheduled for 28/10/2026. Please note that, depending on the quantity allocated pursuant to the ‘€65 rule’ (see paragraph 12(4) BEHV), auction dates at the end of the auction phase may be cancelled. If the ‘€65 rule’ applies in full from the start of the auctions, the last auction date would be 9th September 2026. 

Sales of nEZ with vintage 2026 at the excess quantity price (€68) will still take place twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) at EEX from 03/11/2026 until presumably 03/12/2026. 

For further details, please refer to the EEX's nEHS auction and sale calendar 2026.