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Virginia Rejoins RGGI to Cut Costs and Boost Energy Independence

1/22/2026

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced Virginia will rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), calling the 2023 withdrawal a costly mistake and noting RGGI funded flood mitigation and energy efficiency.
The Affordable Virginia Agenda aims to curb rising utility costs tied to data centers.
She plans a cabinet position on energy use and to expand solar and offshore wind.
The measures aim to lower costs and strengthen Virginia's energy independence.

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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger announced Virginia will rejoin the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), calling the 2023 withdrawal a costly mistake and noting RGGI funded flood mitigation and energy efficiency.
The Affordable Virginia Agenda aims to curb rising utility costs tied to data centers.
She plans a cabinet position on energy use and to expand solar and offshore wind.
The measures aim to lower costs and strengthen Virginia's energy independence.