355 Generation180 community members from Virginia wrote to Gov. Youngkin to urge him to continue participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Due to word limits, we share a few personalized letters as separate comments. A letter with 321 signatures is shared as its own comment as well. 

 

These Virginians support RGGI!

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

You are my elected representative; I urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI.  This is unlawful and puts my health at risk, which is also putting Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

Dawn Shiner

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

Sincerely,

Dorothy Sharpe

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).  We are fellow Virginians and Graduates of Rice University.   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

Thomas Dietz

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

My granddaughters live in Denmark with dual citizenship with the US.  They share with me all that their country is doing to fight climate change and how important it is to them that everyone do what they can to endure impacts are addressed.  They tell me how important it is to them that the U.S. be a strong leader in making good decisions that affect their future.  If things ho poorly they will have our generation to blame as time is of the essence.  I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

 Jane Holtorf

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).  AND, I would like to see better incentives for solar and wind power for the average citizen. Our power production added to the grid. No more caving to APCO and other PUBLiC utilities whom regularly fleece consumers.   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

Robert McNabb

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.  Please think about the Long Game.

Thomas Keenan

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,  I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.  As an alpinist, I have personally witnessed the rapid decline of glacial ice around the world. Only a person with no children and/or no concern about the future of the United States, the world as we know it, would ignore this crisis.  Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

John Fitzgerald

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I live with my family in Salem, VA, within view of the huge wide vertical scar over Fort Lewis Mountain where the Mountain Valley Pipeline is being emplaced. I write this to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

 Michael Bently

 

Governor Youngkin,  I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

Ana Bruno

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

This summer has been hotter than any on record. It's critical to do everything possible to ensure we are prepared and take advantage of every opportunity to embrace the undeniable future of energy and our economy.  I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

John Frazee

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  The threat of higher energy cost is just that. You need to give these alternatives a chance to prove their worth to the economy AND our environment.   Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.  Looking for a bright future for future generations.

Kind regards,

Monica Williams

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

As a Virginia voter who is deeply concerned about our looming climate crisis, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   Since the year 2020, Virginia has become a national clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower consumers' electric bills, create well-paid jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would seriously endanger Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

Allen Muchnick

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.  Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginia.

Regards, Donna L. Koutrakos

 

Elected representative, I urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and ]provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health.      Please support a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

Bernard Hyde Jr

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am a proud Virginian and Veteran and I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

Robert Chenoweth

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

Nancy C Talley

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future, to fight climate change (our kids future) and to continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

Larry Bright

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.  As a retired person, I appreciate all you do for Virginia. I moved here from NC in 2016.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians. I live along the New River and enjoy the beauty that I see here every day and the wildlife in our area!

Thanks!

Bonnie Rowland

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am a resident of Charles City County.  We were fortunate to stop the Chickahominy and C4GT power plants from destroying our community and surrounding areas.  Virginia deserves better than being a sacrifice zone for the wealthy that contribute nothing to Virginia residents.  I am writing to you, as my elected representative, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  Please reverse your attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk.   Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits all Virginians.

Wanda Roberts

 

Dear Governor Youngkin,

I am writing to you, as my governor, to urge you to protect Virginia’s clean energy future and continue our participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).   In the last three years, Virginia has become a clean energy leader with the passing of landmark programs like the Virginia Clean Economy Act (VCEA), Clean Car Standards, and the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). These programs lower electric bills, create jobs, attract business, and provide greater consumer choice - all while supporting our sustainable energy goals.  PLEASE reverse your short-sighted attempt to repeal RGGI, which is not only unlawful but would put Virginia’s economy, climate, and public health at risk!  Thank you for your support in building a clean energy economy that benefits ALL Virginians.

Linda Childs