Ron DeSantis Refuses , Inflation Reduction Act Funds.
Florida is eligible for about "$350 million in energy efficiency incentives" under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Politico reports. .
But Gov. Ron DeSantis has turned down the funding and other IRA measures. .
While his refusal affects Biden's climate agenda, it also affects consumer rebates. .
Specifically, DeSantis rejected $5 million
to establish a rebate program for people
who purchase energy efficient appliances
or take steps to retrofit their homes. .
He also blocked an additional
$341 million to fund the program.
Additionally, DeSantis turned down
$3 million to help Florida combat pollution and rejected a program to help those
with low income access solar panels. .
Additionally, DeSantis turned down
$3 million to help Florida combat pollution and rejected a program to help those
with low income access solar panels. .
The Florida governor also vetoed
grants worth $24 million under the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Politico reports. .
While DeSantis is the only governor to block the energy rebates so far, other governors have rejected pollution mitigation funding.
Those governors represent
South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky.
Those governors represent
South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky.
Those governors represent
South Dakota, Iowa and Kentucky.
Other states that haven't applied for solar funding include Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota and South Dakota.
It’s unfortunate that some officials are putting politics ahead of delivering meaningful progress
for hard working Americans, Michael Kikukawa, White House spokesman, via Politico .
Despite this, President Biden and his administration are working with cities, counties, businesses, nonprofits, and other entities in the Sunshine State to ensure Floridians benefit from the lower costs and stronger economy delivered by his agenda, Michael Kikukawa, White House spokesman, via Politico