States forge ahead with Inflation Reduction Act energy rebates — so far, South Dakota is the only one to opt out

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The Inflation Reduction Act created two consumer rebate programs tied to energy efficiency.
They’re respectively worth up to $8,000 and $14,000 for consumers, depending on criteria like income and specific efficiency-related upgrades or purchases.
Arizona, Maine, New York, New Mexico, Rhode Island and Wisconsin started rolling out their rebate programs. Many others have applied. South Dakota has declined to participate.

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