- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rejects $377 million in federal energy funding.
- Funding included money for energy-efficiency rebates and electrification.
- DeSantis issued a line-item veto for a $5 million federal grant for rebates distribution.
- Move comes as Biden administration promotes benefits of climate law.
- DeSantis also rejected a $24 million federal grant for rural waste-water system upgrades.
DeSantis Says No Thanks to $377 Million in Federal Energy Funds
Florida Republican Governor and 2024 presidential contender Ron DeSantis quietly rejected hundreds of millions of dollars in federal energy funding, as the Biden administration touts the benefits of its marquee climate law on the campaign trail in battleground states.
Ari Natter
