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feebate

fee·bate [ f bàyt ] (plural fee·bates)


noun 
Definition:
 
means of discouraging pollution: an antipollution measure that fines polluters and gives rebates to those who use environmentally friendly technology

[Late 20th century. Blend of fee + rebate1]
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