For Immediate Release

"Cutting greenhouse gas pollution is the right thing to do for the health of our citizens, the health of our environment and the health of our economy. Joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative will allow New Hampshire to cut the emissions that contribute to global climate change, increase energy efficiency, and in the long-term will help consumers save on energy costs.

"Our nine neighboring states are already committed to moving forward with RGGI and it is important we partner with them. I want to thank lawmakers for recognizing the importance of passing legislation allowing New Hampshire to join the RGGI and all the stakeholders who worked to ensure we are not getting left behind," Gov. Lynch said.

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