2/29/2020 |
Carol |
Talley |
UVM MC and UVM |
Charlotte |
Vermont |
I am firmly in favor of the TCI and Vermont's participation. There is no question in my mind this is in our better interests.
Do the right thing for our climate future and join this... read more I am firmly in favor of the TCI and Vermont's participation. There is no question in my mind this is in our better interests.
Do the right thing for our climate future and join this initiative. |
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2/27/2020 |
Denise |
Taliaferro |
Climate Action Rhode Island (CARI) |
East Greenwich |
Rhode Island |
I support TCI because transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in my state and we have to act on climate. I support TCI because transportation is the largest source of carbon emissions in my state and we have to act on climate. |
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2/15/2020 |
Virginia |
Talbot |
Lesley University |
Cambridge |
Massachusetts |
Transportation is a major contributor to climate change, and climate change is already devastating our planet. Meanwhile, clean transportation is better for the environment, for our health, and... read more Transportation is a major contributor to climate change, and climate change is already devastating our planet. Meanwhile, clean transportation is better for the environment, for our health, and the economy. Public transportation in particular is crucial to our state's future success. Please support clean public transportation and legislation to promote green transportation options. Support the Transportation and Climate Initiative! |
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2/26/2020 |
James |
Talbot |
neverland designs |
Austin |
Texas |
As a business owner and frequent traveler to your region, I urge you to create a broad transportation system that is favorable for biking and walking, frequent & reliable public... read more As a business owner and frequent traveler to your region, I urge you to create a broad transportation system that is favorable for biking and walking, frequent & reliable public transportation, greater access for electric vehicles, and a more equitable, cleaner public transportation system. Thanks for including my input. |
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10/14/2020 |
James |
Talbot |
Neverland Designs |
Austin |
Texas |
I support a strong TCI program that provides a minimum increase of 35% of investment in underserved communities, at least a 25% cap on carbon emissions by '32 if not sooner, and a strong... read more I support a strong TCI program that provides a minimum increase of 35% of investment in underserved communities, at least a 25% cap on carbon emissions by '32 if not sooner, and a strong investment in infrastructure for walking, bicycles, and public transit.
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2/28/2020 |
Heather |
Takle |
PowerOptions |
Boston |
Massachusetts |
PowerOptions fully supports the TCI draft MOU to establish a regional cap-and-invest program to reduce carbon dioxide (“CO2”) emissions from transportation, and to invest proceeds from the program... read more PowerOptions fully supports the TCI draft MOU to establish a regional cap-and-invest program to reduce carbon dioxide (“CO2”) emissions from transportation, and to invest proceeds from the program in measures designed to further reduce CO2 emissions and provide incentives for low-carbon and more resilient transportation.
PowerOptions is the largest energy-buying consortium in New England, with more than 450 non-profits and public entity members across Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Our members use 1 billion kWh of electricity and 10 million dekatherms of natural
gas annually and include hospitals and healthcare systems, colleges and universities, community and human service agencies, K-12 public and private schools, museums, as well as municipalities and housing authorities. In addition to our core business of electricity and natural gas supply, we are at the forefront of working with our Members to implement cost-effective clean energy initiatives. Our additional program offerings include: a solarplus storage program, with more than 70 MWs of solar developed or underway; a newly launched electric vehicle charging station program with more than 10 stations installed with our Members; and access to energy efficiency services and incentives in partnership with our local utilities while offering opportunities for on-bill financing through our electricity supply program. Recently, we have also begun current discussions with numerous Members about programs for clean transportation.
Our Members cross the TCI Region include more than 140 municipal entities and 44 colleges and universities, many who are adopting goals for zero emissions. A regional transportation cap-and invest program will be instrumental in supporting their efforts to meet these goals as well as contribute to the Region’s efforts to reduce transportation emissions. Our most important comment and recommendation is that the TCI program should look to create stable investments and incentives over long durations that Members can rely on. Without such, as happens in other clean energy programs, investment by our Members in clean transportation to meet their emissions reduction goals becomes challenging.
The TCI program takes the best of the successful Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and applies it to transportation. Over the past 10 years, RGGI has been instrumental in cutting power plant carbon emissions in half across the Northeast while growing the region’s economy and creating jobs. According to a report1 published by RGGI, Inc. in October 2019, RGGI investments in 2017 are estimated to return $1.4 billion in lifetime energy bill savings to nearly 300,000 households and 3,000 businesses that participated in programs funded by RGGI proceeds, and to more than 100,000 households that received direct bill assistance. By pulling together a potentially even larger group of states than RGGI, TCI can be even more powerful in providing significant reductions in our most carbon-intensive sector, transportation, while providing investment in clean transportation infrastructure across our region. The opportunity to tap into these investments will be critical to our Members in reducing their transportation emissions and reaching their clean energy and climate goals, thereby multiplying the reductions set by the TCI program. PowerOptions looks forward to following the developments of TCI and the opportunities for our Members to contribute to the Regions reduction of transportation emissions. |
TCIDraftMOU_PowerOptionsComments.pdf |
10/28/2019 |
Herb |
Taggart |
Mr. |
levant |
Maine |
Maine is already taxed by the state and federal government on Gas we don't need any more read more Maine is already taxed by the state and federal government on Gas we don't need any more |
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2/24/2020 |
Peter |
Tafuri |
Taxpayer |
Fleetville |
Pennsylvania |
We need a comprehensive 21st century public transit system! We need a comprehensive 21st century public transit system! |
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2/24/2020 |
Martha |
Tack |
Sutton resident |
Sutton |
Vermont |
Regional policies make the most sense! Please join the TCI today! Regional policies make the most sense! Please join the TCI today! |
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12/1/2019 |
Paul |
Tacey |
Taxpayer |
Beverly |
Massachusetts |
Clean up the fraud and waste in the Massachusetts legislature before you come to steal more of my money. Massachusetts has a corruption problem in their government. I have taken steps to move out... read more Clean up the fraud and waste in the Massachusetts legislature before you come to steal more of my money. Massachusetts has a corruption problem in their government. I have taken steps to move out of this state. |
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11/8/2019 |
Stephen |
Tacchi |
Republican |
Attleboro Falls |
Massachusetts |
Any tax related to a carbon tax or fuel tax that is not spent on roads or bridges is a rip off.
TCI is another tax against hard working sales people we need to drive to make a living. We... read more Any tax related to a carbon tax or fuel tax that is not spent on roads or bridges is a rip off.
TCI is another tax against hard working sales people we need to drive to make a living. We get nothing in return.
I will think about this next time I vote. Your drink too much global warming cool aid.
Try fitting crime and secure the boarder. Money better spent to support Trump.
Steve Tacchi
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11/22/2019 |
Kenji |
Tabery |
Paired Power |
Campbell |
California |
Please find below Paired Power's comments as it pertains to TCI jurisdictions policy measures to implement low-carbon transportation models. As TCI jurisdictions have designed a workplan with... read more Please find below Paired Power's comments as it pertains to TCI jurisdictions policy measures to implement low-carbon transportation models. As TCI jurisdictions have designed a workplan with the goal of developing a policy that accelerates the transition to a low-carbon transportation future and delivers a better, cleaner, more resilient transportation system that benefits all communities, while making significant reductions in greenhouse gases and other harmful air pollution across the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern region, Paired Power would like to comment that renewable energy, such as on-site solar systems, can be deployed to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure for resilient multi-modal transportation needs (e-bike, passenger vehicle, private and public fleets, electric buses, etc.). Please see World Resource Institute working paper attachment titled "Using Renewables For Electric Vehicle Demand" for more information on this cost-effective policy measure to achieve low-carbon transportation goals and eliminate GHG pollution for the region. Please let us know if we can clarify or add to any part of this submission. Thank you. |
USING RENEWABLES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEMAND_World Resource Institute Working Paper.pdf |
11/5/2019 |
Tristan |
Taber |
University of Southern Maine |
Hallowell |
Maine |
I live in Hallowell, ME. I care about this because air quality is vital to our health. I support Governor Mills for participating in the regional design process. I hope that the policy design... read more I live in Hallowell, ME. I care about this because air quality is vital to our health. I support Governor Mills for participating in the regional design process. I hope that the policy design reflects the best and latest available science on climate emissions from transportation and will tough on pollution. I request that the policy have a strong component of equity that ensures that low-income, rural, or aging populations are not hurt by this program -- after all an old jalopy is all some people can afford. I think that it is wonderful that this is a bipartisan project. I would love to see increased access to clean public transit in my community. Especially with winter setting upon us, I think it is important to recognize the double impact of diminished air quality from low cloud layers and increased exhaust from individual vehicles. Incentives like rebates for purchasing electric or hybrid vehicles could go a long way to making a better world for ourselves, our children, and grandchildren. |
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2/27/2020 |
Bonita |
Tabakin |
N. Potomac Association |
North Potomac |
Maryland |
We are supportive of this initiative with one huge caveat: NO 5G NO 4G NOTHING HIGHER THAN 3G. Why? No one, including our pollinating insects can survive this level of radiation. This level melts... read more We are supportive of this initiative with one huge caveat: NO 5G NO 4G NOTHING HIGHER THAN 3G. Why? No one, including our pollinating insects can survive this level of radiation. This level melts human and animal, birds, fish frontal lobes. Do you know what the frontal lobes of the brain control? Guess what. If I am next to any I phone user, that 5G goes right through me to get to that phone.
Yes, we have a mental crisis in this nation and the world. Why make it worse by destroying the frontal lobes?
We have a hunger crisis in the USA, why make it worse by destroying the pollinators?
The Tabakin and Latterner families and all relatives here and abroad. |
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2/28/2020 |
Maria |
Szokolai |
Unaffiliated |
Rockville |
Maryland |
We, as a government, a country, and a citizenry need to be doing everything we can to reduce climate change. Please support the Transportation and Climate Initiative as one way to do so. We, as a government, a country, and a citizenry need to be doing everything we can to reduce climate change. Please support the Transportation and Climate Initiative as one way to do so. |
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4/5/2020 |
john |
sykes |
Delaware Interfaith Power & Light |
Lewes |
Delaware |
Please expand passenger rail service to central and lower Delaware. Please expand passenger rail service to central and lower Delaware. |
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2/21/2020 |
Arthur |
Swers |
NRDC |
Floyd |
Virginia |
It is past time for us to seriously deal with climate change and not deny it because of money. We must take responsibility and find ways to redirect our energy systems to clean technologies.... read more It is past time for us to seriously deal with climate change and not deny it because of money. We must take responsibility and find ways to redirect our energy systems to clean technologies. Transportation is a major cause of greenhouse gases and we need to combat this with clean energy buses, trains and even planes.
What are we leaving to our children and grandchildren? They should be thankful for what we have accomplished not curse us for the mess we have left them. |
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2/10/2020 |
Peter |
Sweet |
Self |
Greenville |
Rhode Island |
Hello,
This is a TERRIBLE idea and one that I will NEVER support. This is ill conceived and will cause severe harm to Rhode Islanders. I am completely opposed to this tax and I oppose... read more Hello,
This is a TERRIBLE idea and one that I will NEVER support. This is ill conceived and will cause severe harm to Rhode Islanders. I am completely opposed to this tax and I oppose the people and the politicians who support it. We do NOT need another tax! |
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11/13/2019 |
Joseph |
Sweeney |
MA Resident |
Needham |
Massachusetts |
I am totally against the TCI initiative. This is a cowardly step to try and bypass the responsibility of lawmakers to write tax law as well as push a climate agenda that reasonably minded people... read more I am totally against the TCI initiative. This is a cowardly step to try and bypass the responsibility of lawmakers to write tax law as well as push a climate agenda that reasonably minded people still have serious disagreements about. In 2014 MA residents resoundingly rejected another brazen and cowardly attempt to index gas tax increase to inflation rather than making lawmakers vote on it. TCI is worse as legislators don't even weigh on it. One of the proverbial "straws that broke the camel's back" to form this once great nation was taxation without representation. TCI is that in spades and I advise MA government officials not to join this initiative. |
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11/14/2019 |
Timothy |
Sweeney |
Citizen and Voter in Massachusetts |
Chicopee |
Massachusetts |
Taxation, fees, and restrictive regulations are the wrong way to stimulate the economy. Positive incentives are much more effective. Taxation, fees, and restrictive regulations are the wrong way to stimulate the economy. Positive incentives are much more effective. |
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