RGGI generates new funds for Virginia and reduces electricity sector emissions. Fossil fuels (coal, oil, and gas) are responsible for more than three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions, and all reports show that the window to mitigate the climate impacts of warming is narrowing. To date, Virginia has received $590 million in funding for energy efficiency for low-income Virginians and flood preparedness in the state. 

As the NRDC reported last year (RGGI Lowers Bills, Saving Consumers Billions on Energy (nrdc.org) ), "Thanks to the investments made to date, including $196 million invested in 2020 alone, consumers [in RGGI states] are on track to save $15 billion on their utility bills." 

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This program is good for Virginia, good for Virginians, and good for the planet. Youngkin's push to pull VA from the program is contrary to will of the people and the legislature and should not be allowed to happen. Keep Virginia in RGGI!