November 21, 2024

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VA DEQ)

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Va. Air Board Approves RGGI Withdrawal
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s bid to remove the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative passed its final regulatory hurdle on Wednesday.
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PJM OC Briefs: March 9, 2023
The OC approved a proposal to allow for cost recovery for facilities determined critical for interconnection reliability operating limits under NERC standards.
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Va. Air Panel Votes to Exit RGGI
Appointees of Gov. Glenn Youngkin acted to withdraw from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, likely setting up a legal showdown with environmentalists.
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Youngkin Report: RGGI a ‘Direct Carbon Tax’ on Va. Ratepayers
Gov. Youngkin’s main argument against Va.’s participation in the RGGI is that none of the money received to date from the program is funding customer rebates.
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Youngkin Takes 1st Steps Toward Virginia RGGI Withdrawal
In one of his first acts as Virginia governor, Glenn Youngkin signed an order aimed at taking the state out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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Virginia Adopts Advanced Clean Cars Regulations for 2025 Models
The Virginia DEQ approved a measure to adopt standards that will reduce tailpipe emissions and set zero-emission vehicle sales requirements.
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Virginia Replacing Diesel School Buses with Low-Carbon Vehicles
Virginia will replace 83 diesel school buses with zero- or low-carbon vehicles, which will reduce the state’s GHG emissions by about 10,000 tons per year.
Virginia Legislators Act to Curb Vehicle Emissions
Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation to tighten vehicle emission standards and promote electric vehicles.
Report Finds Virginia State Agencies Lagging on Environmental Justice
Implementing Virginia’s ambitious environmental justice goals could cost the state millions of dollars, according to a new report.

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