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politics24 days ago•14 min saved

Northeast braces for higher electricity bills as Virginia re-enters cap-and-trade

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.

via Politico|

#cap-and-trade #electricity-prices #northeast-energy-policy

state-politics6 months ago•6 min saved

Pennsylvania Approves $50.1 Billion Budget and Exits RGGI

Pennsylvania's lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro have approved a $50.1 billion state budget, ending a four-month impasse. The budget, the largest in state history, includes increased funding for public schools, investments in education, and the end of efforts to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, with bipartisan support. However, it does not fund mass transit, and the delay has impacted counties, schools, and nonprofits.

via Inquirer.com|

#budget-impasse #gov-josh-shapiro #pennsylvania-budget