Pollution to solution

POLUTION TO SOLUTION

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), developed by the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states more than a decade ago, has been a resounding success. Under the program, carbon emissions from power plants in these states have been reduced by 60 percent since 2005, while paving the way for a cleaner future.

Smart investment in clean energy programs has been critical to the success of the program. With the recent tightening of power plant pollution program limits by the nine existing RGGI states, and the integration of New Jersey and Virginia with the RGGI, it is important that In this region, the revenue from this program should be distributed in ways that move towards cleanliness as soon as possible. The future of energy

Smart clean energy investment can make a big difference. The northeastern and central Atlantic states saved 2.4 million tons of electricity and 4.4 million megawatts of electricity from 2009 to 2016 through their clean energy investments.

• If New Jersey is to rejoin the RGGI, adopt a strong cap on strength. Follow the example of the leading states by investing in plant emissions, and revenue from carbon prices in clean energy, with investments from 2020 to 2030 that could save about 9 million megawatts of electricity. That is, more than 96,000 households use electricity. In this period 
• To maximize the benefits to the region's environment and residents, each state must commit to investing in clean energy carbon revenues and carbon caps developed by the leading states in the Northeast and Central Atlantic. The best way to invest income is to adopt.
• The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative contributed to a 60% reduction in carbon emissions from power plants in the region from 2005 to 2017, while reducing energy bills for consumers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.

RGGI-funded investments in clean energy have reduced energy use, saving residents, businesses and industries 65 658 million on energy bills.

• There has been a reduction in unhealthy air pollution from power plants, premature deaths, asthma attacks and emergency room visits.
• According to a 2017 study, in the first six years of the program, improvements in air quality resulted in an estimated 9,000 avoided asthma attacks and prolonged the lives of 300 and 830 people. Got help
• Power generation from wind turbines and solar panels in the region increased ninefold between 2008 and 2017, thanks to RGGI investment, other policies and lower prices for clean energy technologies.
• The huge investment from RGGI is pushing for clean energy in the region. The most profitable investments are:

Focus on energy efficiency. Massachusetts spends most of its carbon auction proceeds to meet the state's ambitious energy saving goals. In 2017, Massachusetts Performance Investments helped the state avoid electricity consumption by 2.57%, reducing electricity sales and reducing global warming pollution.

• Help unlock private investment in clean energy. Connecticut's Commercial Property Estimated Clean Energy (CPAC) program, partially supported by RGGI's revenue since mid-2017, is a way for businesses to finance clean energy investments. Provides loans that are paid over time on property tax bills. From 2011 to 2017, the program contributed more than 100 100 million to clean energy investments, saving consumers nearly ڈالر 200 million in energy costs over the life of the projects.
• Increase the benefits of clean energy for low- and middle-income households. Maryland provides RGGI funds to local governments and community organizations that serve low- and middle-income residents. In 2016 alone, these programs reduced energy consumption by 7.4 million kWh and saved consumers $ 1.2 million on electricity bills.
• Encourage local governments to adopt clean energy. 
• Reduce pollution from sources other than power generation. Sometimes, the most important and cost-effective clean energy investment can be found outside the power sector. Mines, for example, have been allocating 35% of carbon auction funds for many years to reduce pollution from home heating systems.
• As a result, thousands of men have installed high-performance ductless heat pumps and reduced their home heating bills.
• Take the next generation of clean energy technologies. Since New York State's global temperature pollution e