“Just from a practical perspective, it seems like it wouldn’t be very effective in trying to get families that are just barely getting by” to make the switch to heat pumps, said senior fellow Wayne Winegarden. “What’s also interesting is that all these offsets are coming because state policy has made electricity and energy so expensive.”
Californians who meet specific income thresholds may be eligible to receive rebates of $4,000 and up to $8,000 if they buy electric heat pumps for their homes.
But the Pacific Research Institute, a Pasadena think tank that espouses free-market solutions to policy matters, questions whether the rebate program is a good use of taxpayer dollars.
Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.
Are rebates the best use of tax dollars?
Wayne H Winegarden
“Just from a practical perspective, it seems like it wouldn’t be very effective in trying to get families that are just barely getting by” to make the switch to heat pumps, said senior fellow Wayne Winegarden. “What’s also interesting is that all these offsets are coming because state policy has made electricity and energy so expensive.”
Californians who meet specific income thresholds may be eligible to receive rebates of $4,000 and up to $8,000 if they buy electric heat pumps for their homes.
But the Pacific Research Institute, a Pasadena think tank that espouses free-market solutions to policy matters, questions whether the rebate program is a good use of taxpayer dollars.
Read the entire interview in San Diego Union-Tribune.
Nothing contained in this blog is to be construed as necessarily reflecting the views of the Pacific Research Institute or as an attempt to thwart or aid the passage of any legislation.