As a resident of Northern Virginia, as a mother, as a tax payer  my family, those around me and particularly the significant number of disadvantage communities we all DESERVE quality of life meaning clean air and health among other things.

RGGI which is a VA law is offering lots of that:

• It Lowers emissions. Since RGGI was founded, emissions from power plants in RGGI states have dropped by 50%, double the amount that emissions have dropped in non-RGGI states.
• It Improves public health. Even just in its initial 5 years, over 8000 asthma attacks were avoided
• Takes $$$ from polluters and gives it to people.
  • Over $265 to the Community Flood Preparedness Fund – Virginia’s only source of proactive flood prevention. 
  • Over $294 million to fund energy efficiency retrofits for low and moderate income homes and new, energy efficient affordable housing.

I do not understand really why is such a great interest from the governor to remove it.  We the people of VA will continue fighting to maintain our right gained by RGGI.