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$1.3 billion

The combined economic benefit -- calculated in new jobs and cheaper energy bills -- of cutting carbon emissions in nine northeastern states from 2012 to 2014.

The combined economic benefit -- calculated in new jobs and cheaper energy bills -- of cutting carbon emissions in nine northeastern states from 2012 to 2014.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.