As a Virginian, I appreciate the initiative taken by Governor McAuliffe, but I know the work does not stop here. I request that DEQ uses its full authority to:

1. Create a rule based on the strongest available science — that significantly reduces carbon pollution from Virginia's power plants. 
2. Ensure that Virginians — not utilities — benefit from any profits from carbon regulations.
3. Address the disproportionate environmental effects experienced by our most vulnerable communities.
4. Grow the economy and reduce carbon pollution by maximizing investments in zero-carbon wind, solar, geothermal, and energy efficiency.