"As the lowest-lying coastal state, Delaware is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and must act to reduce greenhouse gas emissions," said Shawn M. Garvin, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. "RGGI proves that state leadership and cooperation can result in meaningful greenhouse gas reductions that in turn, mitigate the effects of climate change on our economy, communities and natural resources. RGGI is a cost-effective and flexible mechanism that can serve as a national model for reducing carbon emissions that accelerate climate change."
"Maryland is proud of the teamwork among states to achieve consensus for a stronger and broader, balanced and sustainable RGGI," said Maryland Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles, who also served as Secretary and was recently elected to serve as Treasurer of the RGGI, Inc. Board of Directors. "This consensus agreement is a win for both our environment and our economy. We are particularly enthusiastic about the climate progress we will make through the 30% reduction in the emissions cap and the innovative new Emissions Containment Reserve."
"Combatting and preparing for the impacts of climate change remains a top priority of the BakerPolito Administration, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts continues to focus on strategies to aggressively reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet the requirements of the Global Warming Solutions Act," said Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Martin Suuberg. "The bipartisan agreement announced today by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative demonstrates the collaborative regional approach to addressing climate change in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, and positions Massachusetts and other member states to meet important greenhouse gas reduction targets."
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "The continued success of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) sends a clear message — reducing the pollution from greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change goes hand-in-hand with economic growth while yielding substantial health benefits. The changes announced today will continue that progress and by 2030, the RGGI states will have reduced the emissions cap 65 percent from 2009 levels, far ahead of goals set in the Clean Power Plan or the Paris Climate Accord. As the federal government has abdicated its authority, Governor Cuomo and the governors of the other RGGI states are setting the standard for leadership on climate."
"These proposed changes will substantially strengthen the RGGI program and mark an important milestone in our work to act on climate change,” said Janet Coit, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, right. "Reducing the emissions cap by 30 percent from 2020 to 2030, in particular, will ensure this successful program continues to drive down harmful emissions and to promote a cleaner energy system well into the future. Rhode Island Public Utilities Commissioner Marion Gold and I feel fortunate to represent Rhode Island on RGGI. And we applaud the work of all state leaders involved in this bipartisan effort to address one of the most challenging – and vital – issues of our time. The RGGI program is an important part of our work in Rhode Island to address a changing climate and to invest in clean energy. This new RGGI agreement will strengthen these efforts, benefiting our families, environment, and economy."
"RGGI has proved incredibly successful at driving down emissions from the power sector in a way that puts money back in Vermonters' pockets. Vermont is glad to help continue to lead in the absence of federal action," said Julie Moore, Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, below right.
Additional statements from RGGI states’ governors will be compiled on the RGGI, Inc. website. 
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