The effort to repeal RGGI is short-sighted, misguided, and counter-productive.

Here are a couple of good points made by Mark Frondorf in the Winchester Star newspaper made of Feb. 22. 

"Virginia has received over $100 million. If Virginia terminates RGGI, all will suffer. RGGI is the only revenue source for the Community Flood Preparedness Fund, CFPF. Flooding risk is increasing and threatens Virginians statewide. Many localities lack capacity to address growing risks, but some have been addressed through CFPF awards. Reducing flooding helps residents and businesses.

RGGI is not broken. Why does Youngkin want to fix it? His administration claims RGGI-associated costs are transferred to consumers through rates imposed by Dominion Energy. While arguably true, this ignores costs required to alleviate flooding, estimated in some Virginia regions at $40 billion. Taxpayers or ratepayers will foot that bill."

Keep the RGGI--don't repeal it for Youngkin's national political aspirations.

Sincerely,

Rev. Dr. David N. Young