(The Center Square) – Majority party Democrats’ proposed supplemental House and Senate budgets each contain a provision for $150 million in energy rebate vouchers that would be funded by revenue from carbon auctions that are part of the Climate Commitment Act.
Both versions would provide one-time vouchers of $200 per household and require utilities and organizations that send the payments to use government-approved language when delivered.
There are some differences between the two proposed budgets.
The House version would cancel some payments if voters end up passing Initiative 2117 in November to repeal the CCA.
Half of the funding “shall be disbursed by the department [of Commerce] to each utility on October 15, 2024,” and will prioritize customers “at or below 80 percent area median income.” The other $75 million must be sent out by Feb. 15, 2025, unless voters approve I-2117.
The Senate version requires
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