My turn: Alaskans stand to benefit from energy stimulus funds

Last September, Gov. Sarah Palin declared September "Energy Efficiency Month", explaining that "One of the best things we can do as Alaskans to stretch our family dollars further is to save energy - at home and on the road." Yet, when given the opportunity to augment our energy efficiency, weatherization and energy development programs in Alaska she is threatening to turn away as much as $55.5 million for energy relief from the Federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.