Florida raises eyebrows with decision on $377 million of crucial federal funding: ‘Negative implications for Florida residents’

[Rogue Valley]

Florida raises eyebrows with decision on $377 million of crucial federal funding: ‘Negative implications for Florida residents’

Residents are missing out on the benefit of more affordable energy.

news.yahoo.com

8.20.23
Last month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rejected $377 million in federal energy-efficiency funding despite the Sunshine State experiencing record-setting heat. Bloomberg reported the money included “hundreds of millions of dollars for energy-efficiency rebates and electrification as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as money from the bipartisan infrastructure legislation that became law in 2021.” The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Energy withdrew applications for the funds after DeSantis vetoed a $5 million federal grant “to support the implementation of programs to distribute the energy-efficiency rebates,” according to the Miami Times. Electrek further reported the denied funding included $174 million for energy-efficiency improvement rebates, $173 million for energy-efficient home appliances, and $7 million for training electrification contractors. “The decision to forgo these funds may have negative implications for Florida residents, as the programs would have led to lower utility bills, improved home comfort, and reduced greenhouse gas [pollution],” the Times stated.

Miami, in particular, has been beset by oppressive heat this summer, as it marked its hottest year on record by early July, per WUSF Public Media. But all of Florida is baking, and even the waters off South Florida have reached catastrophic temperatures for coral reefs, which support the area’s biodiversity, shorelines, infrastructure, and economy. A breeze from the Gulf of Mexico is causing the humidity to rise as well, forming a dangerous combination — even for typically muggy Florida. If the state had received the $377 million, its citizens would have likely benefited from more affordable energy. Florida — the fourth-largest electricity consumer in the nation — produces toxic gases primarily through its transportation and electric power companies, according to the Florida Climate Institute. It used only 6% renewable energy in 2021, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.[/COLOR][/B]

Floridians .... Gov. Ron DeSantis is directly taking money out of your home budget here with his nonsensical veto of federal funds that would have lowered your electric bill.

Aren't you tired of this assclown?

 

[PirateMk1]

Florida raises eyebrows with decision on $377 million of crucial federal funding: ‘Negative implications for Florida residents’

Residents are missing out on the benefit of more affordable energy.

news.yahoo.com

Floridians .... Gov. Ron DeSantis is directly taking money out of your home budget here with his nonsensical veto of federal funds that would have lowered your electric bill.

Aren't you tired of this assclown?

The funds come with strings. They didnt like them.

 

[Old 'N Chill]

The funds come with strings. They didnt like them.

What strings are you referring to? Please explain.

 

[Peacenik]

DeSantis seems to be on the wrong side of everything.

No wonder Republicans pick him.

 

[OrphanSlug]

I am convinced that DeSantis is having to do all this, gone way too far with the anti-anything that may even have a hint of a Democratic plan behind it that he is willing to harm his own to make a point with a base he is trying to take from Trump.

 

[Lursa]

I am convinced that DeSantis is having to do all this, gone way too far with the anti-anything that may even have a hint of a Democratic plan behind it that he is willing to harm his own to make a point with a base he is trying to take from Trump.

It's sad how stupid so many of 'his own' seem to be. He's turning down funds that (perhaps) could be used for disaster relief and homeowners, since almost no one will insure FL homes anymore at reasonable cost.

 

[multivita-man]

What strings are you referring to? Please explain.

Democrats voted for it - the ultimate string.

 

[multivita-man]

I am convinced that DeSantis is having to do all this, gone way too far with the anti-anything that may even have a hint of a Democratic plan behind it that he is willing to harm his own to make a point with a base he is trying to take from Trump.

And red state voters keep voting for them anyway, because we're at the point in our politics when ideology and political identity have overtaken everything else. Biden and the Democrats could probably offer to give every household free solar panels and massive tax credits for EV cars and red state governors would probably find ways to call it socialism and veto it, and MAGA/DeSantis/Ramaswamy voters would find ways to rationalize it. Actually getting something good from the government is bad if it comes from Democrats.

 

[bongsaway]

What strings are you referring to? Please explain.

I saw no mention of strings unless you consider helping the residents of florida strings. Republicans don't 'do' they undo. They don't give to their base, they take away.

Strings my arse, hatred is more like it. Why would a governor turn down federal monies?

 

[Risky Thicket]

It is getting to the point that DeSantis acts more like Orban than Orban.

Oddly, or maybe not, just a week or two ago DeSantis signed a bill that prevents disclosure of his travel costs and destinations. Floridians are able to see quarterly expenditures, I think, but they are not itemized. The point is Floridians have little knowledge of how their tax dollars are being spent where their governor is concerned. In fact, aside from public events, it is now illegal for the public to know who visits the governors office.

We can bet big money DeSantis and his wife are living in high cotton wherever they may be with plenty of cool air.

 

[American]

Florida raises eyebrows with decision on $377 million of crucial federal funding: ‘Negative implications for Florida residents’

Residents are missing out on the benefit of more affordable energy.

news.yahoo.com

Floridians .... Gov. Ron DeSantis is directly taking money out of your home budget here with his nonsensical veto of federal funds that would have lowered your electric bill.

Aren't you tired of this assclown?

There's always more to the story. No one just rejects money for no reason. Post the fine print, and let's have a looky.

 

[samiam5211]

There's always more to the story. No one just rejects money for no reason. Post the fine print, and let's have a looky.

Until someone posts the fine print or "strings", then the assumption that there were none remains the most likely case.

 

[American]

Until someone posts the fine print or "strings", then the assumption that there were none remains the most likely case.

No, because the money came from the government. There are always rules and conditions.

 

[samiam5211]

No, because the money came from the government. There are always rules and conditions.

The rules and conditions are all available to the public.

There isn't secret legislation.

Find the strings and inform us.