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$7 Billion in Solar Grants at Risk as EPA Moves Toward Cancellation

7 Aug 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the Trump administration, is reportedly preparing to cancel $7 billion in federal grants aimed at helping low- and moderate-income families install solar panels. These grants were awarded under the "Solar for All" program, part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act championed by President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

 

Termination letters are being drafted to notify approximately 60 recipients, including state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Native American tribes. The move, if finalized, would represent a significant rollback of funding intended to expand clean energy access and community solar initiatives nationwide.

Advocates and recipients have expressed strong opposition, with Kym Meyer, litigation director at the Southern Environmental Law Center, stating that legal action would likely follow if funding is withdrawn.

An EPA spokesperson later clarified that no final decision has been made and that the agency aims to ensure the program aligns with Congressional intent.

The "Solar for All" program has been crucial in advancing solar energy adoption in underserved communities, particularly in Republican-led states where projects have been implemented.

 

Source: nytimes.com

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