The 2020 law mandates that Virginia participate in RGGI. The new administration is required to follow the law. It cannot ignore or sidestepped the law. It is mind-boggling why the governor is trying to violate this law. Virginia has benefitted in many ways since it joined RGGI. The power plant emissions decreased 12.5% between 2020 and 2021 and by about 8% between 2021 and 2022. That is real progress towards meeting our goal to mitigate climate change. In addition, the decrease in pollution means fewer premature births, asthma attacks, and missed work and school days.  Participation in the RGGI is generating funds that are being used by providing energy-efficient homes to low-income families and providing dedicated funding to localities for planning to prevent recuring floodings. The RGGI is helping Viginia utility customers from high bills by steadily decreasing the reliance of fossil fuels which are volatile commodities.  I hope the law is upheld and that Virginia stays in RGGI, which will continue to benefit the citizens of this state.