There has been considerable interest in the news lately over Governor Palin’s rejection of the $28.56 million in federal stimulus funds for energy. Talk of a special session is brewing, and legislative leaders recently sent a letter to Secretary Chu to request clarification. The language in the original stimulus bill is clear as to state responsibilities and requirements to institute international energy code standards in communities that have building code authority. However, the state of Missouri has been granted some flexibility to these requirements leaving the door open for Alaskan leaders to seek additional clarification. For your information, I am attaching correspondence from Secretary Chu to the Governor; the official response from the Governor’s Chief of Staff, Mike Nizich, and a letter from legislative leaders on the same subject.

Federal Stimulus Energy_Nizich_Chu_Ltr_2009.pdf (2.69 mb)