Northeast braces for higher electricity bills as Virginia re-enters cap-and-trade
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Virginia’s return to RGGI is driving a spike in carbon allowances, risking higher Northeast electricity bills as data centers and gas prices push wholesale costs; states weigh using auction revenue for relief and efficiency, while Republicans attack affordability and Democrats defend reliability and renewables investments.
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