October 5, 2024

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

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North Carolina Panel Calls for Joining RGGI
A North Carolina environmental panel approved a plan to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative while GOP legislators in Pennsylvania sought to block such a move.
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NJ RGGI Spending Focuses on Transportation
New Jersey has launched an online dashboard that gives residents a clearer look at how the state spends the money it receives from the RGGI.
Pa. Releases Rulemaking to Join RGGI
The Pennsylvania DEP published a rulemaking requiring fossil fuel generators to obtain emission allowances under the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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Maine Bill Aims to Block Regulatory ‘Back Door’ to Carbon Tax
Republicans in Maine have sponsored a bill that gives the legislature last say in whether the state joins RGGI.
NY Works to Sustain Community Solar Growth
New York agencies hosted a technical conference on ways to advance commercial, industrial, and community solar development.
Deep Divide Over Climate Legislation in North Carolina
Two bills would move North Carolina toward reaching net zero by 2050, a third would repeal the state's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard.
Study Says NC Needs Clean Energy Standard to Meet Climate Goals
Environmental advocates say North Carolina's upcoming decision on joining the RGGI could be critical to its efforts to cut carbon emissions 70% by 2030.
Virginia Legislators Act to Curb Vehicle Emissions
Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation to tighten vehicle emission standards and promote electric vehicles.
Maryland Panel Votes to Boost GHG Goal to 50%
A Maryland House committee approved legislation to increase the state’s 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target to 50% from 2006 levels.
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TCI-P Bill Advances in Conn. General Assembly
Connecticut lawmakers voted to advance legislation for implementing the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program.

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