I recently had the privilege of touring the southern Uk and found there are many fields of solar panels as well as wind turbines in the sea off the southern coast. There is nothing unsightly about either - in face, they have an elegance that emphasizes the cleanliness of their product. It seems quite absurd that such a small island seems to have more development than the grand United States. The population is less prone to allergies, I'm sure due to cleaner air. It is time to take steps to clean up in Virginia. Let's do it before the time is past and we can no longer make any difference. 

I am glad to see Virginia taking steps to cut carbon pollution to combat climate change, despite Trump’s continued attacks on environmental protections. As a Virginian, I am eager to see the state produce a strong, equitable, and scientifically sound plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

I request that DEQ use its authority to:
• Create a rule based on the strongest available science that significantly reduces carbon pollution from Virginia’s power plants.
• Ensure that Virginia residents benefit from any profits from carbon standards, especially front-line communities.
• Address the disproportionate environmental burdens experienced by vulnerable communities.
• Grow the clean energy economy by maximizing investments in zero-carbon wind, solar, and energy efficiency.
• Provide accessible public hearing opportunities in the evenings in multiple parts of the state to ensure all concerned Virginians can fully participate in the rule-making process.

(Re: 9VAC5-140, Regulation for Emissions Trading Programs)
(NOIRA Stage: Reduce and Cap Carbon Dioxide from Fossil Fuel Fired Electric Power Generating Facilities (Rev. C17))