RGGI Continues to Deliver Economic Benefits for Participating States--and Can Advance Key Equity Priorities in EJ Communities
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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As the RGGI states move forward, we continue to explore ways to build on these successes and make further progress towards our climate and equity goals."
Key Points:
- As the RGGI states move forward, we continue to explore ways to build on these successes and make further progress towards our climate and equity goals."
- Additionally, for the first time, the Analysis Group report includes a review of how RGGI states are addressing EJ and equity issues in overburdened communities.
- RGGI states could also require opportunities for EJ communities to participate in the regulatory process of reviewing environmental permits or spending plans for RGGI auction proceeds.
- "Beyond the environmental and economic benefits of RGGI, we found that the program can dovetail with RGGI states' equity goals as well," noted Daniel Stuart, report co-author.