US EditionWest Virginia Nonprofits Speak Out About Federal Funding Cuts Under President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Act
MCDOWELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, JUL 29 – Federal funding cuts and the end of a 30% solar tax credit threaten McDowell County nonprofits and solar projects, putting at-risk programs and economic recovery efforts in jeopardy.
- Will Herchel, founder and CEO of Verogy, seeks faster approvals for solar projects to secure a federal tax credit before it ends in December 2025.
- The Trump administration's recent legislation, known as the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' eliminates a 30% federal tax credit for solar and wind systems, causing concern among developers like Herchel.
- Experts predict that the new bill could raise electricity rates by 18% by 2035, costing U.S. households an average of $170 more per year.
- Columbia University researcher Diana Hernandez warned that rising energy costs may lead to dangerous situations, as people may avoid using air conditioning to save money.
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West Virginia nonprofits speak out about federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Act
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) — Nonprofit leaders in West Virginia are speaking out about potentially harmful impacts to communities after changes to federal funding are put in motion from President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Act. According to the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy’s data in 2025, federal dollars make up nearly half of the state’s overall budget, with about $5 billion specific to programs like Medicaid and other human s…
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