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North Carolina passes law barring state participation in power sector cap-and-trade

Published 18:43 on October 3, 2023  /  Last updated at 18:43 on October 3, 2023  / Allison Gacad /  Americas, US

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) allowed the state's budget bill to go into effect on Monday, blocking the state from implementing a power sector cap-and-trade programme, following years of efforts from environmental groups motioning for state participation in RGGI.
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) allowed the state's budget bill to go into effect on Monday, blocking the state from implementing a power sector cap-and-trade programme, following years of efforts from environmental groups motioning for state participation in RGGI.


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