Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans
The lawsuit challenges the EPA’s cancellation of grants meant to save $350 million annually and create 200,000 jobs by expanding solar power to 900,000 low-income households.
- Oregon's Department of Energy is suing the EPA regarding the cancellation of its Solar For All grant, aimed at helping low-income families and rural residents afford solar energy.
- Oregon officials claim that canceling the grant could result in over $83 million in lost energy savings and fewer renewable energy jobs.
- Oregon Department of Energy Director Janine Benner stated that they are requesting that the EPA rescind the termination of the grant and restore obligated funds.
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Citing jobs and lower bills, lawsuit seeks to revive $7 billion solar program
Massachusetts was going to receive $156 million to help install solar with low-income households through the Solar for All project before the Environmental Protection Agency canceled the program in August.
Lawsuit Filed Against EPA for Ending $7 Billion Solar Program
A group of business owners and nonprofit groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over ending a $7 billion residential solar program, according to an Oct. 6 lawsuit filed at the Rhode Island District Court. The Solar for All program was set up by the Biden administration as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In April 2024, the program awarded grants to 60 recipients, including tribes, states, and nonprofits, to expand solar …
Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion for solar energy | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> A coalition of solar energy companies, labor unions, nonprofit groups and homeowners sued the Environmental Protection Agency today over its termination of $7 billion in grants intended to help low- and moderate-income families install solar panels on their homes.
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