View Public Input on TCI-P

This page shows public input on the TCI-P development and implementation process received through the online TCI-P Public Input Portal. You can submit your input here.

For more information on how to reach out to your jurisdiction directly, see the TCI Jurisdiction Points of Contact page.

All public input on the TCI-P development and implementation process received through the online TCI-P Public Input Portal since March 1, 2021 appears on this page. You can view public input from the 2019-2020 policy development process here.

Date	First	Last	Affiliation	City	State	Input	File
5/5/2021	James	O'Hanlon	Business owner/EV owner	Worcester	Vermont	Hello, I am a business owner and environmentally minded resident of Vermont. I am also an EV driver and have been since 2014. Since I purchased my first EV 7 years ago I have seen the... read more Hello, I am a business owner and environmentally minded resident of Vermont. I am also an EV driver and have been since 2014. Since I purchased my first EV 7 years ago I have seen the number of electric vehicle in Vermont increase substantially, yet the charging infrastructure has remained almost unchanged. How can the state claim to encourage EV ownership and use without providing the charging infrastructure to support that? Specifically, Level II chargers are good for park and ride and workplace locations only. Regular drivers need Level III chargers in locations near stores, restaurants or other facilities in order to make EV's a viable option. Level II chargers in easy to find locations with multiple chargers. This is what Tesla did from the beginning. The gas car companies that are producing the rest of the EV's on the road are apparently not interested in providing the charging infrastructure to support their products, so it must then fall to the state. Level III chargers. The state does not need to expend any more funds on Level II chargers. These are inexpensive and businesses can provide these as a courtesy to their employees. Level III chargers allow EV drivers the freedom and mobility to take longer trips and go more places without worrying about running out of charge. Level III chargers please, and at least 4 at each location. Thank you	-
4/2/2021	David	Stevenson	Caesar Rodney Institute	Lewes	Delaware	Please see attached file Please see attached file	Comments on TCI Model Rule April 2021.pdf
5/7/2021	Daphne	Cole	CBF	Blackstone	Virginia	It is unconscionable to consider reducing the current emissions allowance! We must constantly limit the amount of emissions in order to attain attain a sustainable level in our environment! As... read more It is unconscionable to consider reducing the current emissions allowance! We must constantly limit the amount of emissions in order to attain attain a sustainable level in our environment! As always once a ruling is in place, it must be allowed to reach levels and maintain them. It is only when regulations are in place, we see progress. We must address this source of pollution to protect clean air, tackle the climate crisis, and begin the hard work of remedying years of systemic discrimination that resulted in more car exhaust and dirtier air in overburdened, underserved communities.	-
5/7/2021	Alexander	Pellegrino	CCAN	Harrisonburg	Virginia	I am writing in broad support of this model rule with a few specific recommendations for incorporation. Overall, TCI represents an important step for our commonwealth to be better regional... read more I am writing in broad support of this model rule with a few specific recommendations for incorporation. Overall, TCI represents an important step for our commonwealth to be better regional stewards of our climate and receive financial benefits. Especially by adopting TCI and incorporating strong equity provisions, we can ensure that emissions are reduced and communities that are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis receive disproportionate health and financial benefits. Specific recommendations: Air quality monitoring commitments should be integrated into the Model Rule. Each Participating Jurisdiction should establish air pollution reduction targets. Establish an equity advisory board TCI-P decision-makers must attribute the same weight and urgency to comments from overburdened and underserved communities discussing impacts of TCI-P on those communities as they do to comments regarding technical program design.	-
5/7/2021	Chris	Herb	CEMA	Cromwell	Connecticut	Please see our comments attached in opposition. Please see our comments attached in opposition.	-
5/5/2021	Kim	Jemaine	Chesapeake Climate Action Network	Glen Allen	Virginia	We call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include (1) a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments... read more We call for the TCI-P Model Rule to include (1) a minimum investment amount to ensure overburdened and underserved communities in Virginia receive a greater-then-proportional share of investments from the program, (2) integration of air quality commitments across Virginia, and (3) robust empowerment of Virginia's Equity Advisory Body. Overall, we support a rule which ensures meaningful climate action and sets forth significant investment in historically overburdened communities.	-
3/24/2021	Thomas	Modzelewski	Citizen	New York	New York	Please see attached Comment Letter Please see attached Comment Letter	TCI-P Comment Letter Submission_TJM.pdf
3/31/2021	Leslie	Bellas	Citizen	Oakland	Maryland	Please see the attached comment letter. Please see the attached comment letter.	FINAL Comments on TCI-P_LB.pdf
4/27/2021	Judith	Kniffin	citizen	Bennington	Vermont	Our house is heated by solar energy, and our car is electric. The more and sooner committed we are to separating from fuel-fired energy, the better. And a firm and stated commitment encourages... read more Our house is heated by solar energy, and our car is electric. The more and sooner committed we are to separating from fuel-fired energy, the better. And a firm and stated commitment encourages those people who would otherwise "wait and see."	-
4/27/2021	Judi	Daly	citizen	Moretown	Vermont	TCI-P- must strengthen the Vermont economy, reduce carbon pollution, and address equity – specifically the needs of communities that are overburdened by fossil fuel pollution and under-served by... read more TCI-P- must strengthen the Vermont economy, reduce carbon pollution, and address equity – specifically the needs of communities that are overburdened by fossil fuel pollution and under-served by cleaner transportation options. Vermont averages $2 billion a year in fossil fuel spending, and roughly 75%, or $1.5 billion, leaves our state’s economy. Conversely, investing in renewable energy and efficiency solutions keeps a much higher portion of our energy dollars here in Vermont, creates family-sustaining jobs, and spurs economic growth. TCI-P offers an historic opportunity to advance solutions that recognize our shared responsibility to take climate action, improve our ailing transportation infrastructure, stimulate our economy, and strengthen our most vulnerable communities.	-
5/4/2021	James	Riordan	Citizen	Fredericksburg	Virginia	As stated in a recent Fredericksburg Free Lance Star article, this initiative is "all pain and no gain" for the citizens of Virginia. Imposing a significant tax on gas-powered vehicles... read more As stated in a recent Fredericksburg Free Lance Star article, this initiative is "all pain and no gain" for the citizens of Virginia. Imposing a significant tax on gas-powered vehicles while not taxing EVs, which actually cause a greater carbon deficit during their manufacture, is absurd.	-
5/4/2021	Joe	Bared	Citizen	Arlington	Virginia	We don't want to pay any more taxes. The carbon that the government wants to reduce is political. You should stop spreading falsehood about carbon emission. The Government should... read more We don't want to pay any more taxes. The carbon that the government wants to reduce is political. You should stop spreading falsehood about carbon emission. The Government should protect us the people not take advantage of us by robbing us with taxes on a fake issue trumped up by big government and big industry, equivalent to fascism.	-
5/4/2021	Michael	Ward	citizen	Bethel	Vermont	Anything that will lower toxic emissions is imperative. Anything that will lower toxic emissions is imperative.	-
5/4/2021	Caitlin	Perry	Citizen	Milton	Vermont	Dear Phil Scott, I urge you to join the transportation and climate initiative program. We need cleaner energy and transportation NOW! Not in 2050. Invest in these changes now and our state... read more Dear Phil Scott, I urge you to join the transportation and climate initiative program. We need cleaner energy and transportation NOW! Not in 2050. Invest in these changes now and our state will be among leading states in renewable energy technology and legislation. This is needed. Jobs in renewable energy will replace the ones that everyone is scared of losing in the fossil fuel industry. We need to make this shift soon so we are not behind, for jobs and economic reasons as well as for the health of the environment in Vermont and our planet. Thank you for your considerations, Caitlin	-
5/4/2021	Volpe	Boykin	Citizen	Carrsville	Virginia	This is more Democrat destruction to the economy that will drive up prices and accomplish absolutely nothing except rising prices. I hope by November people wake up and vote out the idiots that... read more This is more Democrat destruction to the economy that will drive up prices and accomplish absolutely nothing except rising prices. I hope by November people wake up and vote out the idiots that come up with these destructive crackpot ideas	-
5/5/2021	Jeff	Roadcap	Citizen	Broadway	Virginia	I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. This ignorance of trying to kill fossil fuels in a short order is irresponsible.... read more I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. This ignorance of trying to kill fossil fuels in a short order is irresponsible. Technology is improving and we will get there but not at the expense of killing businesses and costing families more. This venture needs to be funded privately not by the taxpayer! Stop the stupidity!!	-
5/5/2021	Mary	Bunn	Citizen	Charlottesville	Virginia	I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump. I’m opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost consumers and businesses too much at the gas pump.	-
5/5/2021	Barbara	Taylor	Citizen	Abingdon	Virginia	I'm STRONGLY opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost me as a consumer and businesses alike too much at the gas pump. read more I'm STRONGLY opposed to Virginia joining the TCI. It will cost me as a consumer and businesses alike too much at the gas pump.	-
5/5/2021	Stephen	Szafranski	Citizen	Fredericksburg	Virginia	I oppose any participation in tci by the state of Virginia I oppose any participation in tci by the state of Virginia	-
5/6/2021	Michael	Basile	Citizen	Charlottesville	Virginia	Reduce taxes period. Especially on transportation. Most people make less money, so don’t suggest our state government needs more. You need less. Screw your “cut” criminals. There... read more Reduce taxes period. Especially on transportation. Most people make less money, so don’t suggest our state government needs more. You need less. Screw your “cut” criminals. There are reports that solar activity is diminishing at this time and we are entering a global cooling period. This BS tax is theft. Don’t raise taxes, lower them.	-

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