The carbon tax scheme initially adopted in BC (although it has been significantly undermined by later politically motivated scaling back) was effective.  

That model was marked by simplicity of taxation and tax revenue recycling back to BC residents with the moderate but predetermined and well-publicized schedule of moderate increases in the carbon tax rate (and therefore of rebates to Provincial residents). Consumers, manufacturers and marketers therefore knew in advance that the rate of carbon taxation would increase in moderate (but significant in accumulation) set stages into the indefinite future.  

The cumulative effect of such a scheme:   
• Does not diminish the incentive to reduce carbon based consumption at the time of purchase; 
  • Helps maintain the amount of money available for consumption in the Provincial economy;   
• Encourages manufacturers and marketers to develop and market products and technology that that feature carbon fuel reduction.