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JFAC deadlocks on Office of Energy's home energy rebates and 'speed council' proposals
Summary
Committee debated OEMR proposals to administer $24.58 million in federal home energy rebates under the Inflation Reduction Act and to create a Speed Council to streamline permitting, but motions to fund the programs failed to win committee approval.
The Office of Energy and Mineral Resources asked the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee for authority to administer the federal Home Energy Rebates Program and for funding to create a Speed Council to streamline permitting of large infrastructure projects.
Kellen McGurkin, a Legislative Services analyst, said OEMR's request included $24,579,900 in federal funds and four limited‑duration FTEs to administer the Home Energy Rebates Program created under the Inflation Reduction Act. The request included $20,000,000 in trustee/benefit funding for direct rebates to Idaho households, about $4,000,220 for third‑party implementation/contract costs, and roughly $502,000 for personnel costs. McGurkin also…
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