What's your OBPS compliance obligation this year?
Pick your sector, enter production and emissions. Get your annual Output-Based Pricing System credits, cash owed, and emissions intensity in 30 seconds.
You earn 9,200 tCO₂e in OBPS credits (surplus at the standard).
| SCENARIO | INTENSITY | OBLIGATION |
|---|---|---|
| If you cut emissions 20% | 1.10 (-26%) | +$2,964,000 |
| If you cut emissions 10% | 1.24 (-17%) | +$1,919,000 |
| Your input | 1.38 (-8%) | +$874,000 |
| If emissions rose 10% | 1.51 (+2%) | $171,000 |
| If emissions rose 20% | 1.65 (+11%) | $1,216,000 |
Your facility is operating just under the OBPS standard — small efficiency losses could push you above the threshold.
Annual obligation = (actual emissions − production × sector standard) × $95/tCO₂e. A positive number is cash you owe; a negative number is surplus credits you can bank or sell.
Common questions
What does the OBPS calculator compute?
The tool computes your facility's annual OBPS compliance obligation: actual emissions minus production multiplied by the sector performance standard, multiplied by the federal carbon price. A positive result is cash owed; a negative result is credits earned.
What is the OBPS performance standard?
The OBPS performance standard is a sector-specific emissions intensity (tonnes CO₂e per unit of production) published annually by Environment and Climate Change Canada. Facilities emitting below the standard earn credits; those emitting above it must remit payment or buy credits.
Which sectors does this calculator cover?
The simple calculator covers the most common Ontario OBPS-covered industrial sectors: steel and iron, cement and lime, nitrogen fertilizers, hydrogen, and pulp and paper. The standards shown are illustrative; consult ECCC's annual publication for binding values.
What's the difference between this and the carbon pricing projection tool?
The OBPS compliance calculator computes a single-year obligation against the actual output-based standard for your sector and production level. The carbon pricing projection tool models a 5-year liability at the federal carbon price schedule without sector-specific standards.
Is this an official compliance submission?
No. This is a simplified illustrative calculator. Actual OBPS filings require emissions verification, production data attestation, and compliance with ECCC's Output-Based Pricing System Regulations. Consult qualified advisors and verify against current federal schedules before filing.