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Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on Sunday that Americans crushed by the weight of inflation can lower their energy costs by installing solar panels at a 30% discount under the Inflation Reduction Act. He later faced criticism on social media.
During an appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” Granholm said the Democrats’ $437 billion climate and healthcare legislation would cost lower and middle class Americans thousands of dollars to weather their homes. said it would provide a tax refund for
“If you’re a low-income earner, you can completely weather your home through an extension, a massive extension, from a bipartisan infrastructure law. You don’t have to pay anything,” Granholm said.
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“If you want a heat pump, insulation, new windows, cover it,” she said. “With a moderate income, she can get 30% off the price of solar panels today. No. This is a huge incentive.”
“Starting next year, if you don’t qualify for the Weatherproofing Program, you can receive rebates on appliances and equipment that can help reduce your monthly electricity bill by up to 30%,” she added. “It’s all about reducing costs for people.”
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Ohio Republican Senate Candidate JD Vance tied up his Democratic opponentsCongressman Tim Ryan tweeted a clip of Granholm on Twitter, saying, “If you’re poor, Tim Ryan will take 30% off the price of solar panels.”
“It won’t keep you warm this winter, but it’s made in China, so it’s there,” he added.
Republicans denounced Granholm’s comments as missing the point.
Inflation control laws include: thousands of dollars in tax savings Rebates for homeowners to upgrade their homes to be more energy efficient. Households with incomes below her 80% of the regional median can claim rebates up to $14,000 on all appliance upgrade costs. % of cost, up to $14,000.
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The bill also provides a 30% tax credit for homeowners to install solar panels and other renewable energy measures.
This isn’t the first time Granholm has faced backlash for appearing estranged from lower and middle-class Americans. Granholm burst into laughter “That’s hilarious,” he said in an interview after being asked about his plans to increase oil production in the United States.