RGGI provides critical funding for communities and localities

• RGGI has generated $378 million of critical funding to support low-income energy efficiency programs and flood resilience infrastructure in Virginia.

• Energy efficiency upgrades are the best way to lower electricity bills, and Virginia’s funds are directed to helping those households most in need.

• Flood resilience infrastructure protects Virginians against increased flooding and extreme weather events.

RGGI results in energy cost savings

• Electricity prices in RGGI states dropped by almost 6% as they went up by almost 9% throughout the rest of the country. RGGI is saving Virginians’ money and supporting the transition from volatile fossil fuels.

RGGI results in pollution reduction

• RGGI states reduce climate-warming emissions 90% faster than the rest of the country - while growing 31% faster economically.

• Since 2008, RGGI states have slashed their emissions by over 50 percent. Before RGGI, Virginia’s emissions weren’t going down.

RGGI results in improved public health

• RGGI has significantly improved public health by transitioning away from energy generation that pollutes air and water.

• RGGI has been working for other states for years, improving their public health by an estimated $5.7 billion.