Although Palin will announce the revised energy relief plan, it will be some time before lawmakers can discuss the new plan. Photo courtesy the AP.
Palin Reintroduceds Energy Relief Plan
Jamey Kirk
Story Created:
Jun 20, 2008 at 12:55 PM AKDT
Story Updated:
Jun 20, 2008 at 12:56 PM AKDT
A new version of the Governor's energy cost-relief plan, which was originally introduced back in May, will be issued on Friday. Currently lawmakers are in a special session to decide on whether or not a license will be awarded to TransCanada Inc. for construction of a natural gas pipeline.
The proposed plan would cost the state $1.2-billion, and would aid Alaskans in dealing with the financial woes caused by rising energy prices. $475-million would be given as grants to the state's utility companies in order to lower customer bills.
In the May announcement made by Palin, she mentioned issuing a $100 per month debit energy cards to each resident. These cards could only be used for fuel needs, allowing each card holder to purchase gas, oil and other fuels. However administration members have stated that those plans had been abandoned.
Instead of the debit card, Palin intends to ask the Legislature to issue money directly to residents.
little ace said on Thursday, Jul 17 at 1:26 PM
I GHAVE LIVE IN ALASKA SENCE 1965 WE ALL HAVE A GOOD LIFE IN ALASKA.WE BEEN THOUGH GOOD TIME'S AND BAD TIME'S IN ALASKA.BUT KNOW WE HAVE RUN INTO SOME BAD TIME'S IN ALASKA .ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE IN THE LOW INCOME BRACKET LIKE I'M.BUT I'M SURE AND I BELIEVE THAT OUR GOVER PALIN WONT LET US DOWN WITH THE ENERGY BILL.I HAVE FAITH IN HER AND I PRAY FOR ALL ALASKAN THAT WE WELL MAKE IT THOUGH THIS ROUGH TIME.
Kimberley Crostick said on Wednesday, Jul 23 at 6:49 PM
I think that Palin's plan is great and for those who think that the majority will use the energy relief on something else well they are speaking for themselves. These lawmakers need to be reminded that the people they are talking about elected them and we can have them thrown out or simply not reelect them.
Cobbs said on Friday, Aug 1 at 8:41 AM
Low income is already elgible for money to help with debt. How about those of us not in low income that cannot afford to pay the changes in our heating costs and can obtain no relief from any resource? Our standard of living is declining and we are not eligible for any help, and never have been. We need some help as well. The proposal by the senate will buy 50 gal of #1 diesel. The $ 1200 would allow about 3 mos of fuel, if its not to cold. That sounds more realistic.
cesar v said on Tuesday, Aug 19 at 10:29 AM
I love you Palin
Jakul said on Tuesday, Aug 19 at 11:08 AM
you made my life easier Gov. Palin
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