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JFAC splits on federal home energy rebates; committee debate highlights policy and accounting questions
Summary
A proposal to accept federal Inflation Reduction Act funds for home energy and appliance rebates divided the committee. Members debated sending Idaho's share to the state for home electrification and energy-efficiency rebates versus concerns about federal policy and inflation.
A JFAC proposal to accept and appropriate federal funding for home energy rebates drew extended debate and a close committee vote on Friday, reflecting differing views on federal programs, energy codes and state policy.
The Office of Energy and Mineral Resources requested federal authority to administer the home energy rebate programs created under the federal Inflation Reduction Act, including funding to staff and run the program in Idaho. The governor's recommendation added $24,497,900 in federal spending authority for home energy rebates and an additional general-fund position and small general-fund operating amount to create a state-level speed council.
Committee members were sharply split. Supporters said Idaho's residents already have…
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