NE States Join Forces in Fight Against Carbon Emissions
By Steve Dwyer
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Last fall, the Regional Green-house Gas Initiative (RGGI), a cooperative effort
by 10 Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states, went live as the first mandatory,
market-based CO2 emissions reduction program in the U.S. The 10-state RGGI
agreement consists of participation from Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,
Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and
Vermont.
The intent of the agreement is to cap CO2 carbon dioxide emissions from
electricity generation—while at the same time minimizing impacts to electricity ratepayers and maximizing
consumer benefits. It’s anticipated that RGGI will reduce CO2 emissions at the lowest possible cost
while expanding the deployment of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and
clean energy technologies. The 10-state consortium is aiming for a 10%
reduction in these emissions by 2018.
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