energy prices values of carbon emissions credits changes in mix impacts on motor fuel and electricity market penetration by new technologies improvements efficiency potential vs actual growth the economy a range cases based means compliance prepared for committee science us house representatives october 1998 briefing paper information administration s analysis report what does kyoto protocol mean to markets sr oiaf 98 03 2 more detail see executive summary chapter 1 main economic effects complex agreement t he negotiated than 160 nations december 1997 aims reduce net certain greenhouse gases primarily dioxide co each participating developed countries must decide how meet its respective reduction goal during five year period 2008 2012 but specific ground rules remain be worked out at future negotiating sessions next meeting is buenos aires november study entitled