To the editor:

Many Floridians are still recovering and trying to rebuild after Hurricane Ian. The Inflation Reduction Act had allotted $346 million to Florida in rebates for energy efficient improvements and appliance improvements, Gov. DeSantis rejected this funding and he also rejected $24 million to update rural waste water systems.

The Department of Energy will give these funds to other states to help their people if the money if not allocated by Florida by August. Why would our governor make a seemingly irrational decision?

Electrical wiring, heat pumps, solar windows and energy saving appliances could all qualify rebates issued to their buyers.

Wake up, fellow Floridians! Why are we are not making this a big deal about Gov. DeSantis turning away funding supported by President Biden and Congress?

Other state governors are welcoming this funding but not Florida.

Anything the current administration proposes regardless of how much his opposition harms Florida residents. It’s pretty clear that our governor is looking out primarily for himself.

Kathleen Callard, RNBS

North Fort Myers