Why Exiting RGGI Will Benefit Virginia Consumers and Producers

“The most notable problem with RGGI is its overall negligible impact on carbon emissions. In 2019, the Congressional Research Service observed that nine partner states “account for approximately 7% of U.S. CO2 emissions and 16% of U.S. gross domestic product” and called carbon emissions reductions “arguably negligible” at best.” — Gabriella writes in Virginian-Pilot, January 1st, 2022

In Episode 239 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her recent op-ed in The Virginian-Pilot (cross-posted to Daily Press) on Virginia’s imminent withdrawal from the 11-member Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). It was pitched on behalf of Independent Women’s Forum, where she serves as a Visiting Fellow. 

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SHOW NOTES

State Senator Obenshain Website

IWF Blog Post | Virginian-Pilot | Daily Press

Carbon Tax and Revenue Recycling: Revenue, Economic, and Distributional Implications – Tax Foundation

A Review of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative – The CATO Institute

Virginia: EIA