“As the federal government continues to retreat from climate action, programs like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) are more essential than ever. For over two decades, RGGI has saved families billions of dollars in energy costs, substantially reduced pollution, and supported thousands of jobs while providing significant health benefits by cleaning up our air.
“By updating the regulations – including an 85% reduction in the emissions cap over time, as well as more robust reporting, monitoring, and enforcement mechanisms – New York is helping to ensure RGGI will continue to deliver even more benefits for participating states in the coming years. We applaud Governor Hochul, DEC, and NYSERDA for leading the way in this bipartisan, multi-state effort, and for their strong commitment to building an affordable, clean energy future for all,” said Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters.