Dear Governor Markell, The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is a key part of Delawares and the Northeast

Regions strategy to reduce pollution from fossil fuels and shift to clean energy. By limiting carbon pollution from power plants, requiring emitters to buy permits to pollute and investing the revenues in energy efficiency and renewable energy, RGGI has helped Delaware meet our environmental and energy challenges while curbing dependence on fossil fuels and saving consumers money. RGGI-funded investments are also benefiting Delaware economically, boosting growth by $63 million and creating 535 jobs during the first two and a half years of operation.1 The undersigned organizations, businesses, and individuals urge state officials to keep Delaware on a path to a cleaner, more prosperous energy future by improving RGGI in the following ways. 1) Adjust the cap to ensure that it reduces emissions 20% below current levels by 2020 and is on track to reduce emissions by, at least 80% by 2050 2) Ensure that the revenues from the RGGI program are invested in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will save energy, lower costs, create local jobs and reduce pollution 3) Prevent loopholes that will undermine the effectiveness of the program in achieving its emission reduction targets

Delaware:
1 Analysis Group, 2011, The Economic Impacts of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative on Ten Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States, available at: http://www.analysisgroup.com/RGGI.aspx

The Northeasts Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has helped reduce emissions, generate funding for state energy efficiency programs, and boosted the regional economy, but the program needs improvement . Attached is a letter to Governor Markell, outlining three reforms to the Program that will make it even more effective. Economic Value of RGGI: RGGI funded investments have increased growth by $63 million and created 535 jobs during the first two and a half years of operation. Enhancing this program further will mean even greater economic benefits. Energy Efficiency: Through 2010, RGGI proceeds have helped fund the Energize Delaware Appliance Rebate Program, which has already saved 1.9 million KWh annually, as well as saved homeowners $336,000 annually. What you Can Do: We hope that you will sign-on to the attached letter, which will be sent to Governor Markell, urging him to improve RGGI even further by adopting these three reforms outlined below: 1) Adjust the cap to ensure that it reduces emissions 20% below current levels by 2020 and is on track to reduce emissions by, at least 80% by 2050 2) Ensure that the revenues from the RGGI program are invested in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will save energy, lower costs, create local jobs and reduce pollution 3) Prevent loopholes that will undermine the effectiveness of the program in achieving its emission reduction targets

If you wish to offer your businesses support for RGGI and the attached sign-on letter, which will be sent to the Governor, please email Chris Gregory at cgregory@neec.org to sign on.
Sincerely, CT: The Northeasts Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has helped reduce emissions, generate funding for state energy efficiency programs, and boosted the regional economy, but the program needs improvement. Attached is a letter to Governor Malloy, outlining three reforms to the Program that will make it even more effective. Economic Value: RGGI funded investments have boosted growth in the state by $189 million and

created 1,309 jobs during the first two and a half years of operation. Enhancing this program further will mean even greater economic benefits. Energy Efficiency: Through 2010, $29.6 million from RGGI proceeds have helped fund energy efficiency programs in Connecticut. These programs resulted in $6.3 billion KWh lifetime savings, or the equivalent of reducing energy costs by $1.3 billion. What you Can Do: We hope that you will sign-on to the attached letter, which will be sent to Governor Malloy, urging him to improve RGGI even further by adopting the three key reforms outlined below: 1) Adjust the cap to ensure that it reduces emissions 20% below current levels by 2020 and is on track to reduce emissions by, at least 80% by 2050 2) Ensure that the revenues from the RGGI program are invested in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will save energy, lower costs, create local jobs and reduce pollution 3) Prevent loopholes that will undermine the effectiveness of the program in achieving its emission reduction targets

If you wish to offer your businesses support for RGGI and the attached sign-on letter, which will be sent to the Governor, please email Chris Gregory at cgregory@neec.org to sign on.
Sincerely, MA The Northeasts Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has helped reduce emissions, generate funding for state energy efficiency programs, and boosted the regional economy, but the program needs improvement . Attached is a letter to Governor Patrick, outlining three reforms to the Program that will make it even more effective. Economic Impact: RGGI-funded investments are benefiting Massachusetts economically, boosting growth by $498 million and creating 3,791 jobs during the first two and a half years of operation. Enhancing this program further will mean even greater economic benefits. Energy Efficiency: Massachusetts is investing RGGI proceeds in energy efficiency programs administered by the state's electric utilities. Over their lifetime, programs implemented in 2010,

2011 and 2012 will reduce consumer energy costs by $6 billion and save 2.6 billion kWh of electricity. What you Can Do: We hope that you will sign-on to the attached letter, which will be sent to Governor Patrick, urging him to improve RGGI even further by adopting the three key reforms outlined below: 1) Adjust the cap to ensure that it reduces emissions 20% below current levels by 2020 and is on track to reduce emissions by, at least 80% by 2050 2) Ensure that the revenues from the RGGI program are invested in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will save energy, lower costs, create local jobs and reduce pollution 3) Prevent loopholes that will undermine the effectiveness of the program in achieving its emission reduction targets

If you wish to offer your businesses support for RGGI and the attached sign-on letter, which will be sent to the Governor, please email Chris Gregory at cgregory@neec.org to sign on.
Sincerely, MD The Northeasts Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has helped reduce emissions, generate funding for state energy efficiency programs, and boosted the regional economy, but the program needs improvement . Attached is a letter to Governor OMalley, outlining three reforms to the Program that will make it even more effective. Economic Impact: RGGI-funded investments are benefiting Maryland economically, boosting growth by $127 million and creating 1,370 jobs during the first two and a half years of operation. Enhancing this program further will mean even greater economic benefits. Energy Efficiency: Marylands energy efficiency programs are funded entirely from RGGI proceeds. As a result of 2009 and 2010, more than 3,000 low-income apartments have received energy efficiency retrofits; more than 350 farmers have received funding for energy efficiency projects; and more than 900 people have received training for careers in energy efficiency (just to name a few highlights). What you Can Do:

We hope that you will sign-on to the attached letter, which will be sent to Governor OMalley, urging him to improve RGGI even further by adopting the three key reforms outlined below: 1) Adjust the cap to ensure that it reduces emissions 20% below current levels by 2020 and is on track to reduce emissions by, at least 80% by 2050 2) Ensure that the revenues from the RGGI program are invested in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will save energy, lower costs, create local jobs and reduce pollution 3) Prevent loopholes that will undermine the effectiveness of the program in achieving its emission reduction targets

If you wish to offer your businesses support for RGGI and the attached sign-on letter, which will be sent to the Governor, please email Chris Gregory at cgregory@neec.org to sign on.
Sincerely, ME The Northeasts Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has helped reduce emissions, generate funding for state energy efficiency programs, and boosted the regional economy, but the program needs improvement . Attached is a letter to Governor LePage, outlining three reforms to the Program that will make it even more effective. Economic Impact: RGGI-funded investments are also benefiting Maine economically, increasing growth by $92 million and creating 918 jobs during the first two and a half years of operation. Enhancing this program further will mean even greater economic benefits. Energy Efficiency: RGGI proceeds represented 35% of Efficiency Maines total funding in 2010. These programs are predicted to save nearly $3 for every $1 invested, generate $95.8.3 million in lifetime economic benefits for the state of Maine, and avoid more than 429,901 tons CO2 pollution over the lifetime of the installed measures. What you Can Do: We hope that you will sign-on to the attached letter, which will be sent to Governor LePage, urging him to improve RGGI even further by adopting the three key reforms outlined below: 1) Adjust the cap to ensure that it reduces emissions 20% below current levels by

2020 and is on track to reduce emissions by, at least 80% by 2050 2) Ensure that the revenues from the RGGI program are invested in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will save energy, lower costs, create local jobs and reduce pollution 3) Prevent loopholes that will undermine the effectiveness of the program in achieving its emission reduction targets

If you wish to offer your businesses support for RGGI and the attached sign-on letter, which will be sent to the Governor, please email Chris Gregory at cgregory@neec.org to sign on.

NH The Northeasts Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has helped reduce emissions, generate funding for state energy efficiency programs, and boosted the regional economy, but the program needs improvement . Attached is a letter to Governor Lynch, outlining three reforms to the Program that will make it even more effective. Economic Impact: RGGI-funded investments are benefiting New Hampshire economically, boosting growth by $17 million and creating 458 jobs during the first two and a half years of operation. Enhancing this program further will mean even greater economic benefits. Energy Efficiency: $31 million in RGGI proceeds were allocated to 36 energy efficiency projects and programs in New Hampshire. Through July 2010, 30 of the projects received a total of $17.7 million, and are projected to reduce consumer energy costs by $60.6 million over the lifetime of installed measures. What you Can Do: We hope that you will sign-on to the attached letter, which will be sent to Governor Lynch, urging him to improve RGGI even further by adopting the three key reforms outlined below: 1) Adjust the cap to ensure that it reduces emissions 20% below current levels by 2020 and is on track to reduce emissions by, at least 80% by 2050 2) Ensure that the revenues from the RGGI program are invested in energy

efficiency and renewable energy programs that will save energy, lower costs, create local jobs and reduce pollution 3) Prevent loopholes that will undermine the effectiveness of the program in achieving its emission reduction targets

If you wish to offer your businesses support for RGGI and the attached sign-on letter, which will be sent to the Governor, please email Chris Gregory at cgregory@neec.org to sign on.
NY The Northeasts Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has helped reduce emissions, generate funding for state energy efficiency programs, and boosted the regional economy, but the program needs improvement . Attached is a letter to Governor Cuomo, outlining three reforms to the Program that will make it even more effective. Economic Impact: RGGI-funded investments are benefiting New York economically, increasing growth by $326 million and creating 4,620 jobs during the first two and a half years of operation. Enhancing this program further will mean even greater economic benefits. Energy Efficiency $112 million in RGGI proceeds were allocated to Green Jobs/Green New York. This program will provide energy audits for 100,000 households and small businesses and support the implementation of 56,000 projects. This will result in electricity savings of approximately 675,000 MWh and energy bill savings of $600 million over the lifetime of the installed measures. What you Can Do: We hope that you will sign-on to the attached letter, which will be sent to Governor Cuomo, urging him to improve RGGI even further by adopting the three key reforms outlined below: 1) Adjust the cap to ensure that it reduces emissions 20% below current levels by 2020 and is on track to reduce emissions by, at least 80% by 2050 2) Ensure that the revenues from the RGGI program are invested in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will save energy, lower costs, create local jobs and reduce pollution 3) Prevent loopholes that will undermine the effectiveness of the program in achieving its emission reduction targets

If you wish to offer your businesses support for RGGI and the attached sign-on letter, which will be sent to the Governor, please email Chris Gregory at cgregory@neec.org to sign on.

RI The Northeasts Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has helped reduce emissions, generate funding for state energy efficiency programs, and boosted the regional economy, but the program needs improvement . Attached is a letter to Governor Chafee, outlining three reforms to the Program that will make it even more effective. Economic Impact: RGGI-funded investments are also benefiting Rhode Island economically, boosting growth by $69 million and creating 567 jobs during the first two and a half years of operation. Enhancing this program further will mean even greater economic benefits. Energy Efficiency: Rhode Island has invested nearly $4 million of its RGGI proceeds in cost-effective energy efficiency programs administered by National Grid. In 2010, these programs provided energy efficiency services to more than 150,000 Rhode Islanders and saved more than 80 million kWh of electricity. What you Can Do: We hope that you will sign-on to the attached letter, which will be sent to Governor Chafee, urging him to improve RGGI even further by adopting the three key reforms outlined below: 1) Adjust the cap to ensure that it reduces emissions 20% below current levels by 2020 and is on track to reduce emissions by, at least 80% by 2050 2) Ensure that the revenues from the RGGI program are invested in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will save energy, lower costs, create local jobs and reduce pollution 3) Prevent loopholes that will undermine the effectiveness of the program in achieving its emission reduction targets

If you wish to offer your businesses support for RGGI and the attached sign-on letter, which will be sent to the Governor, please email Chris Gregory at cgregory@neec.org to sign on.
VT

The Northeasts Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has helped reduce emissions, generate funding for state energy efficiency programs, and boosted the regional economy, but the program needs improvement . Attached is a letter to Governor Shumlin, outlining three reforms to the Program that will make it even more effective. Economic Impact: RGGI-funded investments are benefiting Vermont economically, boosting growth by $22 million and creating 195 jobs during the first two and a half years of operation. Enhancing this program further will mean even greater economic benefits. Energy Efficiency Vermont is investing RGGI proceeds in Efficiency Vermonts Community Energy Mobilization (VCEM) project, a program to train volunteers to install energy efficiency measures in homes across the state. In 2009 and 2010 more than 500 volunteers received training, 1,100 homes received energy-efficient upgrades, and homes saved an estimated total of 590,000 kWh. What you Can Do: We hope that you will sign-on to the attached letter, which will be sent to Governor Shumlin, urging him to improve RGGI even further by adopting the three key reforms outlined below: 1) Adjust the cap to ensure that it reduces emissions 20% below current levels by 2020 and is on track to reduce emissions by, at least 80% by 2050 2) Ensure that the revenues from the RGGI program are invested in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that will save energy, lower costs, create local jobs and reduce pollution 3) Prevent loopholes that will undermine the effectiveness of the program in achieving its emission reduction targets

If you wish to offer your businesses support for RGGI and the attached sign-on letter, which will be sent to the Governor, please email Chris Gregory at cgregory@neec.org to sign on.