RGGI

RGGI

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is a cooperative effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions among nine Northeastern states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The cap-and-trade program auctions emission allowances, and generated revenue is used to fund energy efficiency improvements.

In Virginia, veto unlikely to end carbon cap fight between governor, Legislature

By Elizabeth McGowan

Even after an expected veto, Republicans in Virginia’s General Assembly will have leverage to shape RGGI effort.

Virginia

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam vetoes attempts to pull state from regional carbon-cutting initiatives

By Elizabeth McGowan

By issuing a pair of vetoes Thursday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam sent a message to the legislature and beyond that he is intent on sticking with an aggressive carbon-cutting agenda.

transportation

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As states look to cut transportation emissions, RGGI offers a model — and room to improve

By Sarah Shemkus

Stakeholders said cutting greenhouse gases from transportation will be more complex than power plants.

efficiency

Maine energy efficiency spending rebounds with RGGI auction prices

By Bill Opalka

More ambitious targets and other reforms spurred higher auction prices and more money for efficiency programs.

RGGI

Petition gives Pennsylvania a pathway to join Northeast’s carbon cap program

By Marie Cusick

Dozens of signatories argue that state regulators have a constitutional duty to address climate change.