From the Anchorage Daily News on Tuesday, September 30, 2008:
With a fresh infusion of $60 million into the state’s Home Energy Rebate Program, thousands of Alaska homeowners are clamoring to receive home-improvement rebate checks worth as much as $10,000, creating an unprecedented backlog and leaving many people frustrated and stressed with the process to get a piece of the big state giveaway.
In response, the state’s Alaska Housing Finance Corp. has hired more staff and plans to step in to help with the scramble, while local contractors continue to work overtime.
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Who would I call to get details on doing energy audits for the new AK rebate program?
You can find more information on the rebate program by visiting the PORTAL website: http://www.cchrc.org/portal. You’ll find a list of AKWarm Certified Energy Raters right there on the main page.
You can also call the PORTAL at 455-HEAT (455-4328) for more information, or stop by 8:30-5:30 pm Mon-Thu or 10:00-5:30 Fri.
The office is located at 326 Driveway St. #100, Fairbanks.