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Originally Posted by Azure
Maybe you can tell those people where they can get the financing from in the meantime while the government does what it does best, and sit around on their ass not actually sending out the rebates?
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Well that's easy. The program that woman applied for also gives out 10-year interest free loans. If she didn't want to pay interest during the long processing time (which is spelled out clearly before you apply), she could have gone that route. It doesn't impact the rebate at all, so you can get both.
The government is handing out free money that will allow many people to save significantly on their utility bills. And we're talking about people who own their houses, not people living in abject poverty. So maybe a little personal responsibility for understanding the program and being aware of how the finances work is in order. Or should the government just be sending cheques to anyone who says they'll install a heat pump, without actually verifying it all?