I support maintaining Virginia’s participation in RGGI. Basically, RGGI helps reduce carbon emissions. Lower emissions result in improved public health with lower incidence of asthma, heart disease and other life threatening health risks. RGGI reduces greenhouse gas emissions as a market-based way to reduce carbon emitted at the source by power companies. RGGI funds help Virginians to adapt to climate instability. These funds help support flood resilience measures throughout Virginia. Local governments have already been awarded RGGI funds that they are counting on for proactive flood prevention. RGGI funds help less privileged Virginia homeowners to weatherize their homes so they can save money in their bills, and also reduce their carbon footprint in the process. Finally, removing RGGI is unlawful; the 2020 law mandates that Virginia participate in RGGI. This is a law that was passed by our legislature with much popular support.