DE Senate Committee to Consider Senate Bill 65 to Remove DE from RGGI

Legislation introduced in early March by Senator Gerald Hocker is expected to go before the Senate Environment, Energy & Transportation Committee on Wednesday. Senate Bill 65 would remove Delaware from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Delaware has exceeded its CO2 reduction goals – cutting emissions by 45%. However in spite of the progress, Delaware…

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Legislation to Remove DE from RGGI Introduced in DE General Assembly

State Senator Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) and Representative Bryan Shupe (R-Milford) have introduced legislation that would remove Delaware from RGGI – the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. Senate Bill 65 aims to provide relief to Delaware households and businesses burdened by rising energy costs. Delaware joined RGGI to reduce carbon dioxide emissions – the target was…

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