Senate passes bill striking down RGGI

Senate Approves Legislation to Repeal RGGI Tax

The Pennsylvania Senate approved bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) electricity tax.

Senate passes bill striking down RGGI

By 31-18 Tuesday, the state Senate approved Senate Bill 186, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Regulation Abrogation Act, which would set in law the Commonwealth Court decision striking down RGGI — a decision Gov. Josh Shapiro continues to appeal to…

Senate Approves Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal RGGI Electricity Tax - Senator Pittman

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Senate approved bipartisan legislation on Tuesday to repeal the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) electricity tax enacted through executive order by the Wolf Administration in 2019, according to Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41). RGGI, a multi-state compact, would increase electricity rates for consumers, cut energy and has placed a halt on expansion of numerous manufacturing jobs. No new investments…