SD Rejects $70M In Federal Consumer Energy Rebates

The South Dakota Spotlight reports:

Governor Kristi Noem’s administration recently turned down more than $70 million of federal funds from energy efficiency and environmental programs, according to her top budget official.

The Home Energy Rebates program would have provided the state with $69 million to give South Dakotans rebates for energy-efficient home retrofits and high-efficiency electric appliances.

Over the course of 30 years, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, that program could have reduced South Dakota’s carbon dioxide emissions by about 42 million metric tons and resulted in estimated consumer cost savings of $9,027 per South Dakota home.

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The Gov. #KristiNoem administration recently turned down more than $70 million of federal funds from energy efficiency and environmental programs, according to her top budget official.

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— South Dakota Searchlight (@SDSearchlight) August 24, 2024