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Price County reports 145,000 carbon credits available; officials discuss pricing and uses
Summary
County representatives told the committee Price County has 145,000 carbon credits available and discussed two pools with differing values (one estimated $18–$25 per credit; a second pool roughly 30–40% lower) and possible uses for proceeds including forest road improvements and CDs.
Price County representatives reported the county has 145,000 carbon credits available for sale and described two pools carrying different market values. Officials estimated the first pool could fetch roughly $18 to $25 per credit, while a second pool could sell for about 30–40% less. The county discussed using a portion of proceeds to pay sale setup costs, invest in Certificates of Deposit for interest income, or fund forest road improvements to increase timber sales.
Officials referenced Bayfield County as a local precedent: that county’s first sale covered vendor setup costs and a later sale generated about $1 million. No final decision was made about whether to list credits immediately or how proceeds would be allocated; follow‑up analysis and discussion were flagged as next steps.
