Action | Reduce and Cap Carbon Dioxide from Fossil Fuel Fired Electric Power Generating Facilities (Rev. C17) |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 7/26/2017 |
Thank you to Gov McAuliffe for announcing his intentions to limit CO2 pollution. Please see my thoughts below for more information. I am a resident of Virginia and my zip code is 22180.
I am glad to see Virginia taking steps to cut carbon pollution in an effort to comply with the Paris Climate Accord. As a resident of the Commonwealth, I am very excited for the state to create a plan that provides an equitable and just cap that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. To ensure that the policy best benefit Virginians, the DEQ should:
- Create a rule based on the strongest available science that significantly reduces carbon pollution from Virginia’s new and existing power plants;
- Ensure that Virginians — not utilities — benefit from any profits from carbon regulations especially our frontline communities;
- Address the disproportionate environmental effects experienced by our most vulnerable communities;
- Grow the economy and reduce carbon pollution by maximizing investments in zero-carbon wind, solar, and energy efficiency;
- Provide a transparent and accessible public hearing process where all concerned Virginians can fully participate in the rulemaking process.